Newb in need of help choosing a new boat

[baziado]

Currently own a 2006 sundancer 280. Want to move up to a convertible flybridge boat in the 38-42 range. Need something that I can fish with from time to time but also cruise comfortably with the family. I dock my boat near Atlantic City and would love to be able to travel on some trips south and north but once in a while go out looking for fish as well( maybe a canyon run for tuna). I have 3 kids (13,11, and 8 months) so I need to have 3 beds of some sort for them and 1 for the wife and I.

Hoping someone can steer me towards a boat that will satisfy both of my needs. I would consider anything from a few years old to new but frankly would love to get a "deal" and not break the bank. I should also mention the wife loves boating but also loves to be in the sun so there needs to be a spot for her to be able to catch the rays!

Thanks in advance

[mariam]

Hi baziado! Before choosing a new boat, doing a little homework always helps.Find out why someone is actually selling the used boat Make a list of the features you are looking for in your boat. There are a number of models of flybridge boats that you might find interesting.

You can also check out http://www.marinews.com/buy_a_boat/boat-type/5/Flybridge.html. Hope it helps.

[opaleski]

Why a flybridge?? I had a Viking Flybridge and a Open I wish I never bought the flybridge and stayed with the open. Look at Tiara--Very good boat for the price. I had a 41'

Edited September 19, 2011 by opaleski

[mariam]

http://www.marinews.com/buy_a_boat/buy_boats_listing.php

Loads of options to choose from.

Good luck!

[Sunbury]

A lot of dated material but still some good reading.

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/

[SHARK]

Been in the biz almost 30 years. The most important thing is what your family wants (wife) then go from there. Good luck!

[motorboater]

I know my father owned a Glasstream 328 it was a nice fishing and leisure boat. His only had the one cabin but I think they make a 36 or 39 ft boat that might offer more room. Not sure though give them a look. I currently own one of there 221 CC and it's been a great boat for my family and I.

good luck,

I currec

[SCAngler]

Been in the biz almost 30 years. The most important thing is what your family wants (wife) then go from there. Good luck!

followq this line of thought and you will be fine

good luck

[goatfish]

I like that post about the family and the wife. I find that funny. I know how they say a happy wife makes a happy husband. I just had to laugh at that one.