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A newbie in need of advice... UPDATED! Got everything now!
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<blockquote data-quote="Skully" data-source="post: 326253" data-attributes="member: 10258"><p>Well your on the right track as far as price, used is always going to be a better deal.. As far as motors are concerned and you will get a lot of opinions on this but most will agree that a Johnson or Evinrude is the way to go in older motors parts are cheap they are much more reliable. With the weight of your family a 20 hp minimum 2 cycle is your best minimum.. 25 hp would be ideal in the event you wanted to do a little customizing to your taste and by doing so you add more weight to the boat. V hull is what I have and I have had many a flat bottom jon boat. But when it comes to kids being on the boat a v bottom offers higher sides and thats safer for the little ones.. Don't jump on the first deal you see its amazing what you can find for the money... Most of all be safe and watch that precious cargo...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Skully, post: 326253, member: 10258"] Well your on the right track as far as price, used is always going to be a better deal.. As far as motors are concerned and you will get a lot of opinions on this but most will agree that a Johnson or Evinrude is the way to go in older motors parts are cheap they are much more reliable. With the weight of your family a 20 hp minimum 2 cycle is your best minimum.. 25 hp would be ideal in the event you wanted to do a little customizing to your taste and by doing so you add more weight to the boat. V hull is what I have and I have had many a flat bottom jon boat. But when it comes to kids being on the boat a v bottom offers higher sides and thats safer for the little ones.. Don't jump on the first deal you see its amazing what you can find for the money... Most of all be safe and watch that precious cargo... [/QUOTE]
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