I am planning to buy a between 38 and 42 ft sport fishing boat to run it as a commercial fishing charter vessel and have about $400K budget. Looking for 97 - 98 and up. I am not a new boater but this is a bit out of my league... After long homework & research I am leaning towards Luhrs 40 express or Blackfin 40 express. I really like Luhrs for engine access and easy maintainability however in the middle of the helm they put the control console, looks bad. I wonder if they have those with side control console. Blackfin is very nice, price tag is too high. I also checked some Ocean Yachts express boats - did like the layout but the one I saw was not that clean... <br /><br />I like the express type so the guest can mingle with the captain have couple of cold one's - comfortable seating at the helm area and there is really easy three steps to aft and fishing chair.<br /><br />My broker in Miami is a real piece of work, he over looks to anythink other than Hatteras or Bertram or Rybovich... Million dolar boats... These are I understand the Mercedes Benz of fishing boats, I am a strong GMC type a guy... $ 400 K wasnt easy to put together however these guys are treating you like you are out there looking for a 18 ft bow rider!<br /><br />Are there any other brand / type strong - easy maintainable sports fishing boats. Inside luxury is no matter to me, I am looking for a fishing machine, simpler the better.<br /><br />Any help?
Worse than used car salesmen...