Back after long absence

I joined the board about three years ago, and ran into a long streak of hard times, and couldn't stay with it...

My wife's sister was stricken with brain cancer and we had to travel to St. Louis a lot... before she died, another sister was also diagnosed....In the end, both her sisters died within a year...

I retired, bought a boat and hoped to do some fishing....
Then my dad got sick, and moved In with us .....

I took care of him until he passed away last month. My wife and I are getting accustomed to living alone as a
couple again, and I am starting to think about
fishing again....

I have my eye on a local fishing boat, and will
probably buy it, but if anyone on the board has
one to sell, I would certainly be interested....

I live in Paragould, and will be able to pay cash
on the barrelhead for the right boat...Looking for
something under $6000....

thanks

Chuck from arkansaw

Welcome Back...Sorry for your loss...and I would recommend you check the classified adds on here for a boat. Also check BRM/Bill on here I'll bet he could hook you up with a good deal.

Hate to hear you had to go through all of that, but sure glad it seems like you made it through. With the good Lord's help we tend get through the hard times, even when it doesn't seem possible.

I live not too far from ya in Kennett, MO and will see if I can locate anyone around here. You looking for anything in particular? Aluminum or Glass boat? What size boat and motor?

I ran across this boat yesterday. It is in your price range. Jacksonville Ar.Attachment 171470Attachment 171471

Than all you guys for the kind words...

I have a BIG boat....17.5 SC deep V Lund type boat 90 HP Johnson...Too big for one guy to launch...
I need something one guy can launch and dosn't need 6 feet of water at the ramp. I think a 16-17 footer with 50 or less HP would be just about right. I would consider a jet engine, as I would like to fish some rivers. I found a pristine older tracker 17 V tournament....It has had 2 owners, and a 50 Merc. that is older but very low hours. I could afford a new engine if it crapped out....

Hope to find one a little closer, but will keep it in mind....

Welcome back you deserve a little time on the water. :twocents

Welcome back sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear of the hard times, good luck finding the rite rig!!! Bet that Lund would make a crank pulling machine!!

Sorry to hear about all your misfortunes, but glad you came back!!! I don't have anything right now, but I do get really nice used stuff on occasion. Nice used rigs are HARD to find. Usually the boats are alright, but the engines are less than desirable. Please be careful in your search, and I'll be glad to help you in any way if you find something out there and need advise.

Before you buy. Be sure and check with Bill. He knows more about boats than everybody I know.

Sorry for your loss. Found this one but it's a little more than 6K

2010 Alumacraft fishing boat

Welcome back Chuck. Sorry for your loss. A man has got to go fish after all that. You'll find what you want, I always say "patience pays" don't get into too big of a hurry. When I do, I usually get burned. If you find a boat, glass or aluminum, and it has any wood in it, better check it closely for rot, especially a fiberglass boat. Sometimes it can be hard to find under fiberglass. And have someone knowledgeable check out your motor, a bad one can be very expensive now a days.

You are right about used rigs being hard to find...I am checking out a 1986 tracker 17 V...It has a 50 hp mercury on it....The boat has been garaged, and actually looks better than some I have seen that are a lot newer. The wood is all solid, and the seats and carpet look almost new...Owned by a little old maid school teacher that only fished after church on Sunday....The motor has tilt and trim. and looks new...I will try to get it on the water this week end...If the motor is junk I will just buy a new one, and still get off cheap..

Chuck