a fishing boat
What are some basic questions when purchasing a fishing boat?
I live on Lake Erie and would like to purchase a fishing boat approx. 12-14 feet. Gas or electric motor? What do I look for as far as rust?
What are the best bets for spending about a grand or so? Thank you
Look for a 14 footer with a deep V-hull. On Lake Erie you do not want a flat bottom jon boat because the weather and waves can get pretty rough.
For a boat that size you would probably be happy with a 15-25hp motor. You could get away with a 9.9, but your speed would suffer.
There should be no rust on the boat at all. Aluminum does not rust, and a rusty boat is sure to have problems in the very near future.
Make sure that the boat is seaworthy before purchasing. Look for loose rivets, holes, dings, dents, or other signs of potential abuse or regular wear and tear.
For 1 grand you are not going to get the titanic, or a luxurious boat of any kind, but you can get a decent, safe, and seaworthy small boat in that price range and should not settle for a bad boat.
Mechanical bait-runner fishing boat
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