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I'm looking to buy a boat before next summer. My tow vehicle and price range are the limiting factors. My truck:
- 1989 Isuzu Pick-Up
- 2.6L 4cyl
- 4-Wheel Drive
- 4-Wheel disc brakes
- New HD rear leaf springs
- GVWR = 4700 lbs
- GAWR rear = 2600 lbs
- GAWR front = 2200 lbs
I just started...
I've recently been researching boats quite a bit and plan to buy my first by next June. I know what I want - something in the 19' to 21' range; a cruiser/runabout/or bowrider style, probably an I/O set-up, with a price range of 4 to 5k. Most of the boats in my price range have been older (80's...