best boat between 16 to 19 feet

[socalboataddict]

been lurking in the reading room here and was wondering if anyone has any opinion as to best boat to keep an eye out for to purchase for general fishing in so cal ocean/beaches. would be looking for something a bit older to keep the price under 5000.<br /><br />is that possible. great info here so far on fixing up boats...<br /><br />regards<br /><br />socal

 

[JB]

Re: best boat between 16 to 19 feet

Boston Whaler Montauk. 1973 to 2000.<br /><br />Might be hard to find one under 5 grand, but it will never depreciate if kept well and it will never sink.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: best boat between 16 to 19 feet

The brand is irrelevant if the boat was not taken care of. Even Boston Whalers can succumb to the evils of poor treatment. You will want to be very careful and do a lot of inspecting to make sure you are not buying someones rotton log. Check the registration, if it has not been registered in ten years, either something went bad, or they just stopped using it. If it has been in a garage the whole time, it is a much better boat than if it has been sitting outside uncovered its whole life. There are a gazillion boats out there in your price range, but there are also a gazillion rotted hulks that people are trying to pass off as good boats. Its hard work, but you'll find a good one.

 

[socalboataddict]

Re: best boat between 16 to 19 feet

thanks for the tips fellas.....hope to share my future boat with everyone here.<br /><br />regards

 

[Realgun]

Re: best boat between 16 to 19 feet

Whatever floats your boat! <br /><br />Just get 1 you like in your price range. Brand is kinda irrelivant. The care of the boat is the kicker.