i am looking at 2 boats this weekend and i need some help choosing. My budget dictates aluminum right now. I am looking at 2 used Mirrocraft aluminum boats. One is 14 feet and the other is 16 feet. I think both of them are semi v hulls from the 1990's. I would be using my boat on the many ponds, bays and Nrth River near me. I don't know if i will attempt to go chase the cod outside the bay when they come close to shore. I have a small 12 foot aluminum to use on the small ponds here and i will be keeping that. I have not run the motors yet and will do so before making my final decision. As far as price is concerned the 16 foot boat will be 500-600 more than the 14 foot boat. Bioth boats have been used mainly in fresh water but have seen the salt too.<br /><br />The 14 foot boat comes with a nice looking 35 hp Johnson that owner claims is dealer maintained. It comes with more stuff and a better trailer. It is clearly in better shape. i will need to do nothing to this boat. The trailer is very nice too.<br /><br />The 16 footer is dirty. It should clean up nice. needs some wood replaced and has a 25 horse Johnson. Trailer is a bit rusty but ok.<br /><br />Before running the engines, I am leaning to the 14 footer because of appearance. But should i choose the 16 footer becasue it is bigger. What are the advantages of 2 more feet. Will it be that more stable if i try to go outside the bay with this boat. I dont think the 16 footer will have any problems i cannot address as far as mainenance goes.<br /><br />any feedback appreciated. I know a lot of you guys will tell me that i should go with fiberglass but that is not an option for the budget right now. Maybe my next boat..<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />John
