JTobin

hahaha, thank you everyone, i've found a nice looking 1998 G3 SV175 thats within my price range and i am looking into it, does anyone have any bad feelings toward the G3 brand or are they pretty reliable?

Thank you for the advice guys, this is very helpful

Thanks Javelin im located in poughkeepsie, its about an hour and a half north of the city, and i was also wondering if there are also any specifics i should look for while looking at a boat? Thanks again Jim

Ok, well i have fished all my life (from shore) and have recently decide that i want to purchase my first boat, the only problem is I am not well educated in this field. I found a nice looking jon boat that is already modified for fishing (it's a 14' Grumman fishing boat. comes with 2 small gas motors that need work, 2 trolling motors both in good working condition, live well, fish finder and EZ Loader Trailer), but i have no idea of what "red flags" to look for if i go to look at the boat. If any one has a list i could follow that would be greatly appreciated. It also says the motors need work he says it is just tune ups but if it needs a lot more i would rather buy another motor, only problem i don't know what is a good size. I found a mercury outboard 3.5 hp 4 stroke with a 20'' shaft. would that be enough hp to putz around a 2 mile lake on? Thank You Jim