Hello all. I'm new here. A little about me. Middle aged Married father of 4 kids, professional wood craftsman (furniture, art and the like). Anyway the wife and I just bought a cottage on Keuka lake in the Finger lakes of NY. Naturally, I'd like to get out on the water, and it's obscene what the lake Marina's get for rentals for a day. Myself and two of my kids are big into fishing.We have been drooling over the Bass Buggy 18 at the bass pro in auburn ny. However the we don't have much money right now as the result of owning two homes, and having 4 kids.....so the 22k price tag for one (equipped with a 40-50hp merc, trailer w/brake, cover) is just too much right now. I did find a spotless 2013 trade in for under 13k, at a tracker dealer, that comes with a trailer (sans Brakes), and a cover. It also comes with a new 20hp Merc. My questions: I know that Suntracker does offer the bass buggy new with the 20 elpt merc as a factory option, but is that even capable of getting the boat underway with the family in it. Also how important would brakes be on a trailer for this boat being pulled thru hilly terrain behind my 02 a dodge caravan. Really we are just looking to get something we can get out on the water to put around in, fish a bit, and possibly picnic in. Not really into skiing or tubing.
I'm really new to boating, so I submit this question to you. Is it better to wait a few years more until more funds become available (if ever ;o) ) or the 2013 is a doable entry point?
I'm really new to boating, so I submit this question to you. Is it better to wait a few years more until more funds become available (if ever ;o) ) or the 2013 is a doable entry point?