Re: what features to look for in new boat?
Before we can help you with your question, some information would be helpful. Please add your location to your profile. That's a good start. What to look for depends a lot ... salt water or fresh? Great Lakes or small inland lake? Cruising 500 miles the Mississippi or just a couple hour's waterskiing? Do you have a certain body of water you plan to do most of your boating on? What kinds of boats are on it already? Is it a 2 1/2 month northern summer thing or a year-round craft for southern waters? Does it need to be trailerable or will it be slipped or moored when you're not on it? Are you a single guy, a young family, or more mature with occasional grandkids to use it? Sail or motor?
Every boat owner usually has more than one objective, so these don't necessarily have to be exclusive, but the more we know the better we can advise.
