I got my 17.5' Alumaweld Express from a guy in MO. He bought a newer boat, Tracker I think and did not need the express anymore. It came with a 40 Evilrude, depth finder, 24v trolling motor and full crappie spider rig set up, bilge pump, live well w/arreriator. I had to do some cosmetic (paint above the waterline), work on the timing in the motor, rewire the trolling motor and buy a new tm battery and do some other incidental wiring for nightstalking, but I got it for 3 grand. So all in all I think I spent about $500 on fixing it the way I wanted it. I still want to add a couple of seat plates in the bow for side by side spiderig fishing and a hatch for better access to the huge space under the bow fishing platform.

In Arkansas you don't pay sales tax on a used boat if you buy it from an individual, but if you buy from a dealer the tax is around 6-7%. After the few fixes, I am quite happy with the boat and recommend the Express. I have seen a 16' Grummin at a pawn shop in Yellville. It has no motor and needs a floor and some other stuff to be rigged for crappie fishing, it does have a trailer, I can ask the guy what he wants for it if you like.

There are good deals out there, just take your time and the right boat will come along.