ButchGood
Cadet
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2018
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- 11
I just got back into fishing here in Texas. I've been fishing from a kayak and having a blast. But now I want a little fishing boat, but I am on a poor mans budget. I'm looking for a used boats, let me rephrase that, I'm looking at OLD boats. That's all my budget will allow right now. Fishing through craigslist and Facebook Market Place looking for an aluminum shallow water fishing boats 15 to 19 feet long with a 30 to 65 HP motor. I've been seeing some boats between $1500 and $3000 that look good. They look well used, they have their dents and dings, but I'm not looking for anything that's that pretty. I'm willing and able to do cosmetic work and customize to my liking. The motors start and run. Well some do, and some don't. I am hearing, "It was running fine when I put it up". That's what I'm worried the most about. Can I trust these old late 80's early 90's motors to be dependable? Are these Motors that were "running good when I put it up last year" even worth taking the chance on?
Please, if anyone has advice for a first time used boat shopper I would greatly appreciate it. What should I look for, What to be aware of, or even if these old boats are worth even messing with. I'm slowly saving right now. I'm not in a huge hurry to buy. But I sure would like to have something by the time the Whites and Crappie start running the end of February.
Please, if anyone has advice for a first time used boat shopper I would greatly appreciate it. What should I look for, What to be aware of, or even if these old boats are worth even messing with. I'm slowly saving right now. I'm not in a huge hurry to buy. But I sure would like to have something by the time the Whites and Crappie start running the end of February.