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ThePlut · 08-10-2006, 10:00 PM

You don't mention if this is your first boat or not. If it is, I'd recommend looking for a creampuff used boat in a larger size, around 23 - 24'. You'll save the initial depreciation on the boat, and be less dependant on the "better" days on the lake.

That said, I spent last year in a 20' boat and went all over the lake. It was a very solid, very heavy (3700lbs dry) 20'. So, don't just think length, boat ride is very dependant on a number of factors beyond length.

I have a 24' this year, and it's much better.

Other's have it nailed, test drive ANYTHING you are seriously considering.

Good luck.

08-10-2006, 10:00 PM	#12
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Consider... You don't mention if this is your first boat or not. If it is, I'd recommend looking for a creampuff used boat in a larger size, around 23 - 24'. You'll save the initial depreciation on the boat, and be less dependant on the "better" days on the lake. That said, I spent last year in a 20' boat and went all over the lake. It was a very solid, very heavy (3700lbs dry) 20'. So, don't just think length, boat ride is very dependant on a number of factors beyond length. I have a 24' this year, and it's much better. Other's have it nailed, test drive ANYTHING you are seriously considering. Good luck.