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Location: Ashland WI | Currently I have a 14' Fisher boat. It has a small side counsel and is powered by a 1978 25 hp Evinrude. With two people I can get 20 mph (GPS confirmed) out of it. I am not to concerned about the speed, a little faster would be nice, but it is just to small. Not very much room to move around.
Next spring, I should have around 3k-4k to spend on a new boat.
I would like to purchase a boat that will keep me happy for a few years. I am not looking for a really big boat because I like to fish some smaller inland lakes with poorer landings, but I am definitely looking for something bigger than what I have. I primarily cast, but would troll some.
I see some older (mid 80's) Rangers with 90hp-125hp motors on them on craigslist that are in this price range. Would I be happier with something like this? Or put the money toward a newer aluminum boat with a smaller motor?
All thought and suggestions are welcome. |
