if anyone knows what type of boat i could get for fishin and such for a good price let me know please. i really dont want an aluminum boat and id like to be able to go in the gulf of mexico with it... is their anything i should look out for when buying a used boat i would like to go bass fishing with it and have a trolling motor on it.  basically an all around  boat... thanks

SS

btw great forum and a great bunch of ppl on here im glad i found it  

I was in the same "boat" your in currently  ;D

All kidding aside, I ended up buying a Ranger Intracoastal, basically a saltwater bass boat.  Other boats I liked that are good double duty boats are Action Craft, Hewes, Pathfinders, Lake and Bay, and Skeeter to name a few.  Prices can be sky high or bargain basement depending on year and model of mentioned brands.

I would primarily focus my search for bargains using the internet in coastal areas close to you.  For example I found my Ranger by searching on Craigslist methodically.  I ended up driving many miles to get it, but found what I was looking for at the right price.  You'll be surprised some of the great deals and not so great deals you'll find.  Happy hunting and be patient. It took me a good 4-5 months of searching and ohh by the way welcome to the forum.

thanks im sure this is going to be a long search i almost had one im not sure what brand but it was more of a saltwater boat it was sweet and only 10 grand can i use a saltwater boat for bass fishing?

thanks

SS

Something you may want to consider, you get what you pay for, and be sure the boat will fullfill your needs.

Check the post I made under: help buying my first bass boat

It is up above your thread. It should help you.

Good luck