Hey everyone,
New to the forum and boat owning. I've been doing some researching and trying to find a decent boat of craigslist. I found this forum and realized you guys really know what you're talking about and could use the input. Obviously, this is my first boat and I can't decide which type of boat I want.....I'm an avid fisherman and need a boat primarily for that, but would still like the ability to take friends/family out for some tubing. I will need something small enough to pull with my V6 explorer and be able to load the boat on the trailer by myself. Seeing how its my first boat I don't want to break the bank until I'm convinced I will use it enough and can properly take care of it. With that being said here's a couple options:
'84 starcraft with a 75hp merc. Seats 6 or 7. Will this boat sufficiently pull young adults to at least make the ride enjoyable and maybe be able to have enough juice to get them to fall off? I've read how pitch on the prop can help this, how do you optimize pitch angle? Is it possible to fabricate something to mount a trolling motor to the front? What about using a piece of plywood to make a casting deck in the open bow?
or
'86 Glasstron 17' ski/bass boat with a 125hp merc which has a 'bad starter.' Both boats are about the same price but the glasstron is by far set up better with electronics and a decent trolling motor. Wont be as comfortable for riders but should go much faster. How difficult is it to change a starter? I've talked with the guy a few times and he sounds sincere, has a better boat and if he holds the wiring the engine will fire up and stay going until he lets go of the wiring. Assuming its the starter, how much should it cost to fix? what if its not?
Any other recommendations on boats, motors or set ups which I should be considering would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
New to the forum and boat owning. I've been doing some researching and trying to find a decent boat of craigslist. I found this forum and realized you guys really know what you're talking about and could use the input. Obviously, this is my first boat and I can't decide which type of boat I want.....I'm an avid fisherman and need a boat primarily for that, but would still like the ability to take friends/family out for some tubing. I will need something small enough to pull with my V6 explorer and be able to load the boat on the trailer by myself. Seeing how its my first boat I don't want to break the bank until I'm convinced I will use it enough and can properly take care of it. With that being said here's a couple options:
'84 starcraft with a 75hp merc. Seats 6 or 7. Will this boat sufficiently pull young adults to at least make the ride enjoyable and maybe be able to have enough juice to get them to fall off? I've read how pitch on the prop can help this, how do you optimize pitch angle? Is it possible to fabricate something to mount a trolling motor to the front? What about using a piece of plywood to make a casting deck in the open bow?
or
'86 Glasstron 17' ski/bass boat with a 125hp merc which has a 'bad starter.' Both boats are about the same price but the glasstron is by far set up better with electronics and a decent trolling motor. Wont be as comfortable for riders but should go much faster. How difficult is it to change a starter? I've talked with the guy a few times and he sounds sincere, has a better boat and if he holds the wiring the engine will fire up and stay going until he lets go of the wiring. Assuming its the starter, how much should it cost to fix? what if its not?
Any other recommendations on boats, motors or set ups which I should be considering would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian