Hi, Ive been lurking for a while. I currently have a small 12ft boat that was my grandfathers. My 7 year old and I take it to an electric only lake 2 miles from our house to play with. She is now really getting into fishing and my wife wants to go with us. Needless to say the 12 footer wont do anymore. Im looking for something in the 16 to 18 foot range that is stable and can handle the three of us easily. For some reason I'm set on an aluminum boat(probably given my aviation career). I'm not an experienced boater but learn quick. Im looking for advice on what kind of boat to be shopping for(deep v, etc...). Like everyone else these days I'm broke so Im in the market for a fixer upper. Im not worried about doing the work as long as its a sound structure. we would like to be able to trailer it to some other lakes near by that allow gas motors also. I envision an afternoon fishing and just cruising around with mabye some tubing when the daughter gets older. any advice on what I should be looking for? Thanks, and this site is amaizing.
Chad
Chad