just joined boat questions

[waterman]

Hi

just joined your forum lookin forward to talkin to you guys Ive only owned an old boat and now lookin for something newer been looking at proline, aquasport, anglers in the 20 21 ft range walkarounds from early to late 90s for fishing and with my family..... any thoughts or opinions would be great Thankyou

[triumphrick]

Pro lines and aquasports are good boats. Also Sea Hunt, Key West, Century, Wellcraft, Hydra Sports all made good reliable boats. The motor, however is going to be the most important part of your rig. Make sure you have some qualified help before bringing that rig home. Keep us posted, and remember, it will be difficult for any of us here to "recommend" anything without seeing it or watching it run. Good luck!

[Fishinspot]

Welcome waterman,

Ditto above. Make sure you get a survey done. Well worth the money.

[SCAngler]

besides the survey get a qualified tech to check your engine. good luck

[crash1371]

Welcome there is a lot of great deals out there shop around

[mandyp]

Welcome, and what triumphrick said.

Make sure you get your own surveyor, don't let a broker recomend one. Also look up some of the tax laws locally. You can sometimes get away with only paying taxes on the hull, discounting:engines , ttops, stereo, electronics , most accessories. Big bucks sometimes.

[165Striper]

Some (maybe all) Aquasport and Wellcraft of that time frame are basically the same boats. There are some differences in construction materials. Some of the Aquasports may be "woodless" while the Wellcrafts may have wood. My 98 Aquasport hull has a composite transom, but has a wood cored floor. I'm not sure there is really a difference in quality with one over the other. I don't think that you can go wrong with any of the boats you suggested or were recommended as long as it checks out with a surveyor.

[Bell Swamp]

Most of those brands can provide you with years of boating pleasure. Having it surveyed is very good advice.

With regards to the motor, I suggest that you find a good dealer/mechanic who can keep the motor running and buy whatever he sells or services.