This is my first post and my first venture into boating.
I am looking to buy a used, $12k or less, boat for lake use only for a family of five. If there isn't enough interest, we will sell in a year or two. If there is interest, we may sell and upgrade once we know what we want.
My kids are teenagers and want to tube and, possibly, ski. I looked at a 4 cylinder, 3.0 liter motor but I'm afraid until that may not do much more than 'cruise'. I have looked at a 4.3 L, V6 and a 5.0 L V8. The hours have ranged from 100-800 hours and from a single owner to 3 owners.
Are there any brands that are good for this price range or brands to avoid. How about hours? Engine size? Age? I don't know what to ask other than what I have already mentioned but will provide whatever information I am missing.
Thanks!
I am looking to buy a used, $12k or less, boat for lake use only for a family of five. If there isn't enough interest, we will sell in a year or two. If there is interest, we may sell and upgrade once we know what we want.
My kids are teenagers and want to tube and, possibly, ski. I looked at a 4 cylinder, 3.0 liter motor but I'm afraid until that may not do much more than 'cruise'. I have looked at a 4.3 L, V6 and a 5.0 L V8. The hours have ranged from 100-800 hours and from a single owner to 3 owners.
Are there any brands that are good for this price range or brands to avoid. How about hours? Engine size? Age? I don't know what to ask other than what I have already mentioned but will provide whatever information I am missing.
Thanks!