Buying a boat

psfrizz

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Im new to the boating, Live in Florida, Looking for 17-19 foot boat for the rivers and just doing some minor fishing or boating with the family, Looking for suggestions on what would be a good first boat to go with, Any suggestions would be great?
 

DC20

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Re: Buying a boat

How about either a center or dual console with an outboard?
 

psfrizz

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Re: Buying a boat

How about either a center or dual console with an outboard?

Do you know of a good web site or location in Florida to purchase a used one from, I have also heard that inline motors can be trouble or hard to fix, what are your thoughts on that?
 

jdlough

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Re: Buying a boat

A boat with a self-bailing deck (no carpet) and an outboard.
 

DC20

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Re: Buying a boat

Well there is always CL or Boattrader and even right here on iboats.
For shallow waters of Florida stick with an outboard and a self bailing deck. My 2 cents.
 
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