Im sure there are a lot of questions like this. I have always been on boats but have never owned one. I am looking into getting a boat that would be ideal for fishing on the Puget Sound or any of the lakes around Washington. My wife likes the idea of having a place like a cuddy cabin.
Trying to find an multi-functional boat that can be easy to fish/crab from, just cruising around to the different areas within the Puget Sound as I grow in experience and hopefully be able to pull an tube (although that isnt a must).
Something big enough to deal with the weather in the Puget Sound if it gets rough is important.
My price point is 25k (cant go above)
Hoping anything from 17-22ft
Max towing capacity of my vehicle is 3500 (with trailer)
Like the idea of outboard but I hear there are drawbacks with that.
Initially I wanted only aluminum but the wife really wants to boat too so I want something we can both be happy with. I started looking at some Tracker Boats but found alot of negative remarks regarding the brand. I am doing loads of reading and starting to form more informed opinions but I wanted to ask some experts or veterans. Are there brands or types of boats I should avoid? What are some of the most overlooked aspects when buying a boat. I know it will be work whatever I get. Any advice however small would be greatly appreciated.
Trying to find an multi-functional boat that can be easy to fish/crab from, just cruising around to the different areas within the Puget Sound as I grow in experience and hopefully be able to pull an tube (although that isnt a must).
Something big enough to deal with the weather in the Puget Sound if it gets rough is important.
My price point is 25k (cant go above)
Hoping anything from 17-22ft
Max towing capacity of my vehicle is 3500 (with trailer)
Like the idea of outboard but I hear there are drawbacks with that.
Initially I wanted only aluminum but the wife really wants to boat too so I want something we can both be happy with. I started looking at some Tracker Boats but found alot of negative remarks regarding the brand. I am doing loads of reading and starting to form more informed opinions but I wanted to ask some experts or veterans. Are there brands or types of boats I should avoid? What are some of the most overlooked aspects when buying a boat. I know it will be work whatever I get. Any advice however small would be greatly appreciated.