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Woodsy · 02-01-2010, 04:49 PM

In order to make an informed decision you need to figure out what your going to be using the boat for... how many people are generally going to be onboard? do you need a head? (if so get a pump out, not port-a-pottie), skiing & tubing in a cove? overnighting at a marina or slip? Exploring the whole lake? All of the above?

In general I agree with R2B... anywhere from a 24' to 28 runabout/bowrider will be pretty adequate for most days... not to say on the windiest of days you wont get wet or bumped around.. you will.

When you find a boat you like... do the research, look at resale values etc... and above all else make sure you have it surveyed prior to purchase!

Take the NH safe boating course, get a good map (Bizer), get a good GPS (I recommend the Garmin Nuvi 500).... and HAVE FUN!

Woodsy

02-01-2010, 04:49 PM	#4
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,977 Thanks: 80 Thanked 985 Times in 444 Posts	In order to make an informed decision you need to figure out what your going to be using the boat for... how many people are generally going to be onboard? do you need a head? (if so get a pump out, not port-a-pottie), skiing & tubing in a cove? overnighting at a marina or slip? Exploring the whole lake? All of the above? In general I agree with R2B... anywhere from a 24' to 28 runabout/bowrider will be pretty adequate for most days... not to say on the windiest of days you wont get wet or bumped around.. you will. When you find a boat you like... do the research, look at resale values etc... and above all else make sure you have it surveyed prior to purchase! Take the NH safe boating course, get a good map (Bizer), get a good GPS (I recommend the Garmin Nuvi 500).... and HAVE FUN! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.