Advice on first large boat... Stryker, Talon, Predator, Sportsman, ect......?

[Gringo31]

I wouldn't go less than 18' if you plan on using it much with more than one person 


Your budget number works if you are patient.

[The scout]

I owned a 18' hewes sea runner it had a 90 horse Yamaha on it and was enough power but I would say a 75 would be a little under powered at times. if you were to put 3 or 4 guys in it and all your gear it would be working hard. i have a 18' northriver now with a 90 and it's a bit under powered with a few guys and crab pots or shrimp pots, but it is a much heavier boat

[MADMAX]

I have a Duckworth advanatge 18 ft with the T-8 kicker and 115 Yamaha
really like it




saw this one CL
decent price

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bod/5367918011.html

[mmullins]

Thanks for all the advice fellas. I've made the decision on the Hewescraft. And pricing it up on Friday. The boat is just so darn clean I couldn't pass it up. For what I am using it for i really think the 75 hp will be just fine. If it isn't I'll just upgrade it when I need to. It's nails going to be just my wife and 7 year old daughter. And at max me and two other dudes salmon fishing.

[lokidog]

 

[C-Money]

Congrats! Happy for you! Great feeling to get a new boat. Enjoy!