Thinking about a boat

[fellinger]

Im also selling my boat. Its a 25' Wellcraft coastal w/ loadrite trailer looking to get 4,500 obo for it

Say it isn't so! You just gonna pay Mike and I to take you out all next year? 

[BigAl13]

Im also selling my boat. Its a 25' Wellcraft coastal w/ loadrite trailer looking to get 4,500 obo for it

Say it isn't so! You just gonna pay Mike and I to take you out all next year? 

Yup 

[fellinger]

Im also selling my boat. Its a 25' Wellcraft coastal w/ loadrite trailer looking to get 4,500 obo for it

Say it isn't so! You just gonna pay Mike and I to take you out all next year? 

Yup 

Nice! I've got to figure out a way to pay for my motor repairs somehow. Still need some spare gas too, fuel that is!

[BigAl13]

Well after a year of having it in the slip and using it 3 times, went on mikes about 5, eddies 1, yours 1, charters its not worth the cost of paying all of that and not using it

[hiking]

  Chris go 19-21 you won't be sorry, even those nice flat mornings can turn into heavy chop in no time. and then you have the wakes from other boats.
    Big Al, good move, you can fish with me also, if I find what I'm looking for before spring.

[ChrisL]

Thanks again for all the input everyone 

[bassnblues]

Bigger isn't always better. Everyone is different. I got the most use and fun out of my 17' Aquasport. I had it up to NY state, down to NC and all over NJ. I moved up to a 21'er that I kept in a slip and while the convieniene was nice, I missed the variety and did not like the cost.

[Luna Sea 5]

in my opinion, larger isn't always better, but every boater I know, upgrades in size and very rarely downgrades..

Once you get comfortable with a larger boat, its very difficult to go back to a smaller boat and get bounced around, unless the size change is minimal. 

Now, I am not talking about a 35' boat.  I am talking about the difference in seaworthiness from a 16' to a 23' boat.  The cost factor isn't that much more, very trailerable, and you can bring guests to split the cost in a slightly larger size boat. 

The 21-23' class is large enough to be considered a boat and not a skiff, and this size class can really handle the water very well, yet seaworthiness enough to get back to the dock in rough seas.  If your looking for the perfect, "do a little everything and go a little anywhere", that is the size frame you want to be in. 

[bassnblues]

Depends on what you want to do and how much money you're willing to invest.

[Takes Prizoners]

wait for the boat shows to come through.  nyc is 1/3-1/6 and AC in 2/6-2/10.  You'll atleast be able to hop on some boat and get a minor feel for the space you're going to need.  The 18' boat I had barely had enough room for my buddy and I with a cooler and bait pale.  but like I said, it was $300 and I wanted a fishing boat. lol

[PeggyLee]

Keep in mind your budget.The areas you plan on fishing.Will you be running Inlets,Ocean etc
Will you be fishing the Back Bays only.
Do you need sun and wind and weather protection.
Are you willing to fish 4 to 5 ft seas and heavy seas..Or maybe pass on the sloppy stuff.
What degree of comfort and speed and power in a boat can the budget tolerate.
Then factor in insurance, and yearly repairs which are a must.Then add fuel on top.
Are you handy or will you pay some one to do the maintenace. The initial price of the boat is a good start....
Good Luck in your search.

[Hotrod]

Rt 9 Waretown. mile marker 77.5

[Hunter 2]

Just buy Salty Dogs boat and be done with it.

If you install a firehose on it, it will be a work boat.

[ChrisL]

Thanks for looking out Rodney 

Stu's boat is a possibility Eddie 

[Hunter 2]

Thanks for looking out Rodney 

Stu's boat is a possibility Eddie 

 I'm sure you will enjoy whatever you get,  good luck

[The Broken One]

good luck with whatever u chose....

1. dont kid yourself, make sure you got bank for future repairs/mishaps.... shi* happens..count on it..

2. insurance.... definitley... boat insurance is realatively cheap compared to cars, i pay 400.00 per year and that includes the trailer... no matter how careful you are, you still need to worry about the other guy

3. on water tow insurance... IS A MUST..... I have tow boat US for 2 reasons -- ya get coupons for west marine and it covers your trailer if ya breakdown on the road.....
 

[Hunter 2]

 ,   Same here

[Reckless]

Don't know if this is still available but might be worth checking into.

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=28973.0