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A newbie in need of advice... UPDATED! Got everything now!
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<blockquote data-quote="Ranchero50" data-source="post: 325307" data-attributes="member: 1523"><p>I think the dealers are giving you the best advice. From your description of intended use I'd suggest a 16' V bottom and a dedicated trailer. Fortunately that hull has been in production since the 50's. Locally old V hulls can be had for a song, add a trailer and decent 2 stroke engine and you are on the water for $1500-$2000. Honestly if you can't save up for a couple months and manage to at least get a $2k personal loan I'd recommend another hobby. </p><p></p><p>I would not recommend getting a smaller boat. With 2 kids you need some room. With a little one you need a dry spot on the floor and some disposable army men or Hot Wheels cars and a blanket. A smaller hull also doesn't hold it's value vs. the larger one. Even if you end up with an old bare bones flimsy hull you can repower / accessorize it and then later buy another modern hull to put your goodies on.</p><p></p><p>The whole loading and unloading a boat from a truck or makeshift trailer is ok if it's bare bones or a canoe. For a decent wide hull you'll tire of it pretty quickly.</p><p></p><p>Finally fall is here, expect some great deals to come up for sale right now. Late winter is another good time to buy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ranchero50, post: 325307, member: 1523"] I think the dealers are giving you the best advice. From your description of intended use I'd suggest a 16' V bottom and a dedicated trailer. Fortunately that hull has been in production since the 50's. Locally old V hulls can be had for a song, add a trailer and decent 2 stroke engine and you are on the water for $1500-$2000. Honestly if you can't save up for a couple months and manage to at least get a $2k personal loan I'd recommend another hobby. I would not recommend getting a smaller boat. With 2 kids you need some room. With a little one you need a dry spot on the floor and some disposable army men or Hot Wheels cars and a blanket. A smaller hull also doesn't hold it's value vs. the larger one. Even if you end up with an old bare bones flimsy hull you can repower / accessorize it and then later buy another modern hull to put your goodies on. The whole loading and unloading a boat from a truck or makeshift trailer is ok if it's bare bones or a canoe. For a decent wide hull you'll tire of it pretty quickly. Finally fall is here, expect some great deals to come up for sale right now. Late winter is another good time to buy. [/QUOTE]
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