What should I look for in a boat?

[Deezer]

Hello everybody! I'm new on here. Looking to buy a boat. I was wondering what features yall like on your boats. Looking at anything from $400 to $4000. Not looking for a fancy rig, but something versatile that i could take out on open water, or up a creek. I think I would like something with an open floor & a low deck up front. Never owned a boat before, what should I pay attention to when looking. Thanks!

[CrappiePro]

Man Check Out the War Eagle 1542, I own one and it will stay with you for a life time, one good tough quality boat that sound likes its in your price range. And a Big Welcome to the Board from the Shores of Lake Conway.

[BigRiverMarine]

Me!!!


Brm

[MEATGETTER]

check with brm!!!!!!!!!!1

[BigRiverMarine]

Got a nice Alumacraft 1648 with a Merciry 35, and trailer for 2900. Side Console, L/W, etc. not new, but plenty nice for the money.


BRM

[ski trip]

x2 on the War Eagle 1542. I own one and have also fished out of CP's. They are one tough, durable boat and are very stable on the water for a boat that size. I run a 25 2 stroke Yamaha on mine and it pushes it plenty fast. You can also get on some bigger water but you have to be sensible and stay in touch with the weather. Good all-round fishing boat!

[AgriHawg]

Try to find out if the motor has fairly even compression from cylinder to cylinder. Also, check the transom. Make sure its solid and doesn't have any cracks.

[xring]

Leaks first, would be a good beginning..and I'll second the war eagle suggestion, lots of good boats out there, it will look BIG until you start filling it with "necessary" stuff....so buy larger than you think you need...

[petercreek]

BRM would like to see a pic of this boat.

[LMBarnett]

the Xpress boats are nice. I have a 1546 duck boat. It has open floors and a front deck (sort of). Easy to fish out of, and will go almost anywhere.

The WE boats are good, but (I am not bashing, just relaying what I am seeing on buddies boats). The pain is wearing off in the floor where their feet are when driving, and on 2 buddies boats, the welds on the transoms have started cracking.

I think ANY boat is a good boat as long as it is an all welded boat, and it floats. Good luck.