Never owned a boat you say..... have I've got a deal for you!

Seriously, before you buy anything you need to hook up with someone with a lot of experience with boats and boat motors. Someone that will give you an unbiased opinion.

6k should buy you a nice boat with a very reliable motor. Personally, I'd like to see a new or almost new motor on the back of the boat. An older boat with scratches or dings can still be a great fishing boat, but if the motor isn't reliable the thing is useless. Put the bulk of the 6k into the motor!