Re: Boat advice??
Avoid rivets like the plague - welded aluminium would be my choice but I like fibreglass too (some say they offer a smoother ride in choppy water).18-21ft is the ideal size IMO and you'll definitely want a dual axle trailer for the heavier boat. Only get a jet if you're mostly only going to be boating on rivers or shallow water - otherwise definitely get an OB as they perform much better in open water and don't guzzle gas like jets do. I like the hard tops but if you like to bake in the sun and get tanned then you might like to have the option of being able to remove the top. For electronics I like Lowrance or Garmin and electric downriggers are an absolute must. I like your idea of getting a used boat (especially if its welded cause they last forever) and a new motor (you can't go wrong with a Yamaha).
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