With the current economic situation. I wouldn't buy a new boat.

If I was in the market for larger used boat, I would be looking in CA. They have no Salmon season in the saltwater. Their rockfish stocks are in the toilet. The thought of paying 5.00 per gallon for gas is pretty unappealing.


Myself I have no desire to own a big trailerable boat,

you need a tow rig= more gas or diesel expense

You need to store it= more out of pocket expense

You need to maintain it= money

I like classic older small light (16 ft oor less) weight hulls, with a good trailers.

I would go buy a new 4 stroke outboard with, with estart and powertrim. (25hp 4 stroke suzuki with controls is 3300.00)

Some electronics, and go fishing for less than 6k maybe even 5k.

If you have money to burn go for it, but if you have any concerns about our current economic situation hold off.



JY