Hi all -- looking for our first power boat after canoeing. I'm considering a truly pristine 1988 13' whaler with a 40hp oil injected Mercury that barely looks used. One owner and garage kept.
We are 2 adults and 2 little kids. We are on the west coast and looking for an all around boat for the ocean, big rivers and big lakes where weather can get rough. Need it to get to interested spots, beach it for picnics and hikes, etc., not cruising.
I can't afford a 15' whaler (really expensive around here). Will we regret the 13'? It looks a little tight for 4. Any families of 4 use this boat successfully?
Thanks!
We are 2 adults and 2 little kids. We are on the west coast and looking for an all around boat for the ocean, big rivers and big lakes where weather can get rough. Need it to get to interested spots, beach it for picnics and hikes, etc., not cruising.
I can't afford a 15' whaler (really expensive around here). Will we regret the 13'? It looks a little tight for 4. Any families of 4 use this boat successfully?
Thanks!