Which boat should I buy

dsujen

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Craigslist has a Sea master, wellcraft, sunbird, seapro, aquasport, angler, sea striper, and wahoo. All from 1990-1998. All with similar motors between 90-140 hp. All around $5-$6 thousand. All center consoles 17.5-19 feet. Which one should I look at? I like to go in the great bay and mullica river. I don't want to get too wet if it gets choppy. I had a 1983 cobia sun skiff 180 with a 110hp rude that was perfect for me until the floor rotted. I want a boat that wont rot and be safe for me and the wife and kid. I will only use it about 10 times a year and it will be stored on land under a tin lean to.
 

mr 88

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Bigger is better. Look at them all and see what you like in the layouts. Narrow it down to maybe 3 and then post links here. You are showing too many boats with zero info on any of them.
 

GA_Boater

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Look at all of them. Since you had one rot out underneath you, you know what to look for. You also have the Cobia experience to compare against.
 

jbcurt00

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Condition
Condition
Condition

After you see 12 used boats for sale on craigs, go see 12 more.

Did I mention its all about condition?
 

joe009

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with that many boats for sale,be careful there are many boats that were damaged by sandy and bought in large lots from insurance companies that are being sold.i have seen some of them.be very careful
 
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