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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
Depending on what you can afford I would take a strong look at a good used 2005 or newer Alumacraft Navigator 165 with as large of a motor as you can find on it I have had one since they came out late in 2004 and still love it It has a beam of 90 inches and it has a big enough area in the back for someone to stand right up along the gunnel I would call it the best spot to perform good figure eights since you can go right over the corner of the boat and not run into the outboard unless you have a kicker on I usually have a kicker on the boat when I go to larger lakes just in case something goes wrong with the big motor since I don't want to get stuck somewhere not not be able to get back to the dock It has a good sized livewell and plenty of storage for longer rods although they redesigned the rod lockers and they may not be able to hold anything longer than an 8 foot rod.
Alumacraft also made a smaller version of the Navigator which was renamed as the navigator classic It has a smaller beam and I believe could only handle something like a 75 hp motor on the console version It is still a really nice boat just a little smaller.
If these are still out of your price range it may help others supply information if you respond with a dollar amount you would like to spend This is a good time to buy since many people are looking to dump their boat in search of a new one through the winter.
Good luck
Steve |
