What's a decent not too expensive motorboat?

Hello, I'm interested in buying a motorboat with the indoor house thing, and challenge the rough waters of the Atlantic. I'm completely new to this and need some advice. Which brands of boats should I look for and which ones should I avoid? I'm looking for a small boat, for two or three people. how much would I need to spend?
Also I don't have a trailer so I would need it to be Parked by the water.

Does GPS work in the ocean? Where do I go to get the real big ocean swells?

thanks,

Re: What's a decent not too expensive motorboat?

Welcome to iboats.......lol... if this is a serious question you need to just stop here.... unless your idea of a "small boat for 2 or 3 people" is 300 feet "small boat" plus "real big ocean swells" = meat suit in lion's cage

GPS = GLOBAL Positioning System.... yes it works anywhere on the globe

Re: What's a decent not too expensive motorboat?

Welcome.

GPS will not work IN the ocean, but will work ON the ocean.

Most boats that are trailerable, come with a trailer.
Trailerable boats are generally under 26 or 28' in length.
A boat that size requires a serious truck to tow it.

Really big swells in the ocean? Check out the Bering sea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axW2XUhrjbo&feature=related


"indoor house thing" , to live aboard? or for a weekend trip?
For 2-3 people?

Not too expensive? A relative term. What is too expensive for me, is a drop in the bucket for someone else.

$10,000 or $200,000 tell us your budget.

No offense, but you really should get your feet wet before buying a boat. And take a Coast Guard boating course for sure.

Re: What's a decent not too expensive motorboat?

I pray that this is an April fools joke months too early.

If not, along with your GPS, make sure you have a marine radio to broadcast your distress call location. VHF will only work between 10-20 miles, depending on antenna height and transmit strength, but you probably wont get beyond that range before you're in need of help...

Re: What's a decent not too expensive motorboat?

swells said:

Hello, I'm interested in buying a motorboat with the indoor house thing, and to challenge the rough waters of the Atlantic. I'm completely new to this and need some advice. Which brands of boats should I look for and which ones should I avoid? I'm looking for a small boat, for two or three people. how much would I need to spend?
Also I don't have a trailer so I would need it to be Parked by the water.

Does GPS work in the ocean? Where do I go to get the real big ocean swells?

thanks,

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Where along the Atlantic ocean are you located? Why do you want 'big swells' and to challenge rough waters as a novice?

There are a huge number of boat brands, and it all depends on your budget as the other posters have indicated.

My advice would be to find a buddy that does boating and tag along for a while. Go to some boat shows - lots of them coming up in the next few months. Hang out at marinas. Go 'look' at some boats for sale, etc.

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I can answer all of your questions with 3 words...

Boaters Safety Course

Well, that doesn't really answer all of your questions; but taking one will save lives... Yours and anyone you bring on a boat while challenging the rough waters of the Atlantic, and its "real big ocean swells".

Seriously... Start with a Boaters Safety Course, and go from there. In the meantime, there's a lot you can learn with the search button and simply reading threads on iboats. But definitely take that course.

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The OP should be advised that they are years away from achieving the given goals, even if they find the right type of boat and have a million-dollar budget.

There is a learning curve that must be addressed. It starts with boating safety courses and related learnings.

I want to buy a jet fighter and engage in mock dog fights against other aviation club members. < Can you see why this goal won't happen with just money and the right plane? If so, the analogy is successful.

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Assuming he is sincere.

RENT small boats & run them ONLY in the bay WITH a PAPER CHART. When you can SAFELY do a 17' to a 19' bow rider in & out of windy...About 15 mph... gusts, then move up to about 22'. Master that ...RENTAL... Then try a 24' to 26' boat RENTAL.

Why do I keep telling you to rent ??????

Simple.

Boats are pushed all OVER the place when docking in salt water CURRENTS & WINDS.

THEY NEVER ARE AS CONTROLLABLE AS A CAR.

ANYTHING ABOVE 17' ............DOES REQUIRE............SOMEONE ON THE DOCK TO QUICKLY TIE LINES ON TO IT. Especially with your experience levels.

Most important.................You MAY NOT LIKE the danger & risk of crashing your boat into others.

You will be forced to pay HIGH insurance costs & ORDERED to leave a marina if you crash too often.
Boating is not a place for people who lost a car license and need a place to raise Hell on.