Help Newbie needs to buy a boat!
Starting to do some initial research on getting a little fishing boat and have decided that I am probably going to go with a smaller aluminum boat. The max I want to spend is $15000......well maybe a little more if need be but I am looking for some advice on who makes the best "tin" boat. I was pretty interested in the xpress boats until I started reading about all the weld cracks which has made me a little paranoid. My dad was a big Alumacraft fan but havent had a chance to go look at them yet and I also here Lowe makes a good boat and then there always the tracker ProTeam 175. Too many option for a first time boat buyer and I sure wish I had a little more experience so hopefully some of ya'll can steer me in the right direction. I am probably looking for someting in the 16-17' long. I got to find something that will fit in my garage. I really liked the little xpress h50 cause it would be around $11800 out the door including tax tag and title and I could blow another $1000 or so upgrade the electronics to a top notch fishfinder and still be have money left over for a bunch of kistler rods.
Speed aint my biggest concern and I think a 50-60hp will more than suffice. I really do appreciate the help!
Tom