Midnight Thunder
Cadet
- Joined
- May 29, 2007
- Messages
- 27
Hello All;
My family has been boating for years and it's time for a new power boat for the cotage.
We will use it to take a few people out at a time - a bowrider is a consideration - we'll also use it for light fishing. Skiing and water tubeing will be a real must.
So we're think of a I/O or Outboard with 120HP or just over.
The boat will stay in the water for the season in the northern lakes where unfortunatley there is a high concentration of iron in the water.
We looked at a Bayliner but with a little research found that the hulls are a little thin on the fiberglass - we prefer a good sturdy boat over speed.
I'm also concerned about the staining effect of the water and wonder if aluminum is a better bet.
I'm open to suggestions of boats, makes and fiberglass vs. aluminum. We are trying to keep it under $30k.
Thanks!
My family has been boating for years and it's time for a new power boat for the cotage.
We will use it to take a few people out at a time - a bowrider is a consideration - we'll also use it for light fishing. Skiing and water tubeing will be a real must.
So we're think of a I/O or Outboard with 120HP or just over.
The boat will stay in the water for the season in the northern lakes where unfortunatley there is a high concentration of iron in the water.
We looked at a Bayliner but with a little research found that the hulls are a little thin on the fiberglass - we prefer a good sturdy boat over speed.
I'm also concerned about the staining effect of the water and wonder if aluminum is a better bet.
I'm open to suggestions of boats, makes and fiberglass vs. aluminum. We are trying to keep it under $30k.
Thanks!