06-27-2007, 02:08 AM
Depending on the two ladys in your life a few added "creature comforts" might be a good idea. Being a tuber I imagine you're probably use to going out fishing with limited room but you're self contained.. with a few other people aboard a boat space is a game of organization and comfort (just as tubing is I presume).. so usable space is something to keep in mind wheather it be storage, seating or walking/get-up-n-stretch/fishing room. I have 3 boats and with all three of 'em I was most concerned about fishability/useability in terms of space and comfort. That should give you an idea of what I find most important in a fishing boat concerning the interior layout.
$2500 may not seem like a great deal of money for a boat, but you should be able to find some folks that want to get rid of theirs quick and actually deal a little lower into your price range (or lower??).. the thing about that is having a little more patience.
Keep looking around and stop by and look at some boats at dealers to help get an idea of what you'ld like -or- what's acceptable.
Main thing concerning a boat is the motor though! Make sure you're able to water test it or at the very least put water muffs on it to hear it run, idle, and throtle up and down without a glitch.. check to make sure everything such as the water pump, seals, starter (bendix spring pops in and out smoothly if electric - recoil returns taughtly if pull start), gear shift/trans are in working order.
Soo much to look for but the main thing is too look and keep looking until you find something .. it maight seem like a part time job at the time but it'll be well worth it when you find something that will safely comfort the three of you.
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$2500 may not seem like a great deal of money for a boat, but you should be able to find some folks that want to get rid of theirs quick and actually deal a little lower into your price range (or lower??).. the thing about that is having a little more patience.
Keep looking around and stop by and look at some boats at dealers to help get an idea of what you'ld like -or- what's acceptable.
Main thing concerning a boat is the motor though! Make sure you're able to water test it or at the very least put water muffs on it to hear it run, idle, and throtle up and down without a glitch.. check to make sure everything such as the water pump, seals, starter (bendix spring pops in and out smoothly if electric - recoil returns taughtly if pull start), gear shift/trans are in working order.
Soo much to look for but the main thing is too look and keep looking until you find something .. it maight seem like a part time job at the time but it'll be well worth it when you find something that will safely comfort the three of you.
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