I've decided to buy a used boat, in the 3 to $5k range hopefully.

We plan to mainly fish a local 5,000+ acre lake for crappie, walleye and catfish.

My wife will be with me 95% of the time, and would be nice to take a friend occasionally.


That being said, Most of what I'm finding in that price range are fiberglass bass boats. I've found a few that seem very clean, but Its been years since I was on a boat and am not sure if they are right for me.


1. 1997 Ragin Cajun 164. 90 hp Force, exceptionally clean. Asking 4,500


2. 1996 Nitro 160 Rick Clunn Ed, 40hp Merc, looks very clean, asking 3,800


Do either of these stand out as a "no way!"? They both look very nice and would get us on the water.


Thanks