Aluminim v-bottom boat

[allstar_strong_15]

I found a v-bottom alumunim boat at one a local dealer for $1,000. It comes with with a 5 hp motor a trailer and it is 12 to 14 long. It is kind of an older boat.
My first question is this a good price?
My second question how stable are they and are comfortable to fish out of with two people.
Thanks for your response.

[JTMavs]

I found a v-bottom alumunim boat at one a local dealer for $1,000. It comes with with a 5 hp motor a trailer and it is 12 to 14 long. It is kind of an older boat.
My first question is this a good price?
My second question how stable are they and are comfortable to fish out of with two people.
Thanks for your response.

I'd say it's a very good price if everything is in working condition. I wouldn't venture into the main lake much in a boat that small, but trailering to different ramps and fishing coves should be fine. A 12 footer would be a little tight for two. Remember, you'll have a battery, gas can, tackle box(es), etc. they fill up fast! Hope you find what you are looking for!

[Locator79]

Your not gonna get much else for that price, if thats your budget, that go for it, sounds like its set up and ready to go. 12' is cramped with 2 people but can be done. I started with a 10' jon boat with only a trolling motor, and fished out of it for years and caught tons of fish from it.

[TeqSheriff]

Honestly, I'm not sure that is a good price. It doesn't sound outrageously high, and if you trust the guy and the equipment is in good condition, then there is no doubt that you can have $1000 worth of fun in it.

I watch Craig's List Lexington out of habit, and $1000 will probably get you something a little nicer if your not in a hurry to make a purchase. This one is one there right now, seems like a nice set up for $900, two trolling motors but no gas motor:
12' Jon Boat and Trailer Ready to Fish

This one doesn't look as nice, but has the 9.9 hp:
1971 jon boat

There is quite a bit of difference between 12 and 14 feet if you go with a buddy. Doesn't sound like much, but it makes a difference. No gas motor on this one, but only $700:
14' Flat Bottom Jon Boat/Trailer

Don't know how old this stuff is, but this guy is below your price range:
http://lexington.craigslist.org/boa/1617589906.html

I'm not recommending any of this stuff, I'm just listing it for example of what you can get on Craig's list.