# Advice on buying a boat **URL:** \ **Category:** Boats & Motors\ **Created:** [June 26, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651 "2007-06-26T17:32:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Majja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@Majja](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Majja)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/1 "2007-06-26T17:32:34Z")
Hey all I was wondering if you all might lend some advice to a tubber looking to get a boat so I can take both my wife and my daughter out fishing. I dont have much to spend and I know that is a BIG factor when it comes to boats. My budget is from 1500-2500. Gut on face value I have fond this. I know there is a lot more than just looks and a quick write up, but can or is anyone willing to give me some advice on what else to look for. Thanks > **[Utah Breaking News, Top Stories & Sports | World, US, Local](https://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=1398510&cat=147&lpid=0)** > > KSL is Utah's #1 source for news, sports, weather, and classifieds. Get the latest breaking news Utah cares about - today's news, current headlines, and more. > **[Utah Breaking News, Top Stories & Sports | World, US, Local](https://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=1293477&cat=147&lpid=20)** > > KSL is Utah's #1 source for news, sports, weather, and classifieds. Get the latest breaking news Utah cares about - today's news, current headlines, and more. [http://www.ksl.com/…;cat=147&lpid=24](http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=1280370&cat=147&lpid=24) [http://www.ksl.com/…;cat=147&lpid=24](http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=1230200&cat=147&lpid=24) [http://www.ksl.com/…;cat=147&lpid=24](http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=1305229&cat=147&lpid=24) once again thanks for any input, i do except all forms PMs or Emails. Thanks Majja ---
**Author:** ![djole](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@djole](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/djole)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/2 "2007-06-26T19:01:22Z")
Majja, I liked the Apollo and the Bayliner. Good thing about the Apollo, It’s got the Ford motor. Meaning that if you have any small block engine experience, MUCH easier to work on. All the outboards I’ve ever seen are extremely complicated and much ahead of their time. When you go to look at them, make sure you check all compartments for rust/mold and like. Look for corrosion and leaks on all working parts (steering,engine,outdrive,fuel lines,hydraulics if its got em). If the hull is fiberglass, check for stress cracks around the transom, this is the most important area for structural integrity. Other than all that, remember that you’ll always have to work on them, and that the 2 happiest days you’ll ever have is the day you buy one, and the day you sell it! Good luck to ya! djole ---
**Author:** ![muskyhunter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8c91f0/32.png) [@muskyhunter](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/muskyhunter)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/3 "2007-06-26T23:15:08Z")
Be patient and get what you want and can afford. If you fish smaller lakes you may want to go with the aluminum?? I just bought a 19.5 bayliner this spring and love it to death but on the other hand I sure miss my 14’ aluminum when willard gets this low[pirate] good luck. MH ---
**Author:** ![Majja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@Majja](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Majja)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2007, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/4 "2007-06-26T23:57:31Z")
Thanks for the info guys. I do know with the Alum. THat I posted it was a little under powered. I just do not know to much about boats so I am asking and do appreciate the help. Thanks Majja ---
**Author:** ![fshslyer36](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@fshslyer36](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/fshslyer36)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2007, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/5 "2007-06-29T00:10:22Z")
I have seen really good deals on craigs list before maybey you should check there ---
**Author:** ![Majja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@Majja](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Majja)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2007, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/6 "2007-06-29T17:04:25Z")
I have been watching there as well. thanks for the suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![fsh4fun05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@fsh4fun05](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/fsh4fun05)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2007, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/7 "2007-07-02T03:36:32Z")
Just go buy a brand new showroom floor model…all you have to do is sign on the dotted line.🕶 ---
**Author:** ![Majja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@Majja](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Majja)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2007, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/8 "2007-07-02T17:45:17Z")
hehe you nake that sound so easy. My wife said I could do that only if I sell the Harley. I do not think that would be a good trade though. ---
**Author:** ![Kent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@Kent](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Kent)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2007, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-boat/105651/9 "2007-07-05T04:49:27Z")
I have owned both an inboard outboard and outboards. I would never go with another inboard outboard again, unless it was one of the newer models that are a cinch to winterize. It took me a good day to winterize the inboard engine and I always winterized it at least a month before I would have liked to, because I was afraid the block would freeze and break. It takes me about 30 seconds to winterize my outboards and then I can take it out again if I choose to take it out in the cold season. I also didn’t like all of the space the inboard engine took inside of the boat.