Where to look for a small fishing boat?

[dscott]

I agree with coop2424 in that posting a *wanted ad in craigslist is a good idea. It's actually how I found my last/current canoe.
I would also suggest a browser add-on that loads all of the pictures in the ad. It makes quick work of scanning the listings


Good luck
dscott

[BigGoonTuna]

for some reason small boats always seem the cheapest and most numerous in the spring time, around when the lakes open up.

i wish i could find a deal on an older 14-16' flat bottom jetsled with a small pump on it for fishing the local rivers.  i know there's a ton of them out there(it was what most sleds were back when i started fishing in the early '90s, not the huge barges you see today), but you never see them for sale.

[Redstar]

Didn't see the boat on the guide today, looks like someone beat me to it. I might have to get around to placing a want ad like you guys suggested.

Some of the happiest days of my life..  Day I bought a boat.  Day I sold a boat.

Money holes in the water!  

-Steve

Reminds me of a Homerism:
Beer, the cause of and solution to all my problems.

I've also heard some good acronyms for BOAT

Break
Out
Another
Thousand

Bend
Over
And
Take it

[dscott]

Probably be able to walk away with this for $250-275

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/boa/2147617437.html

[MIKEXRAY]

Now that I think about this it is funny to me. Both small boats ( 2 )  I have bought I had seen them in peoples yards around town full of leaves & flat tires etc. I went & knocked on the door and asked both if the boat was for sale ( no for sale sign ) & both people sold me their boat. Both people told me that they had been thinking of selling it but just had not gotten around to it, I got a smoking deal on both. I only have done this twice in the last 15 years & both times I left with a boat. My first was a 12' & second was a 14', sold both after fishing them for 5 years each for more than I paid. Funny at the time I didn't hesitate a second to knock & ask, now that I am typing it seems a little weird. Oh well, my old saying is you don't know if you don't ask. Mike

[E-Town Hunter]

I don't know if it is what your looking for or even in your budget, but I still have a 12' smoker craft deep V Alaskan. Its a 2002 and comes with a 2002 EZ loader trailer and a 15 HP outboard. I had it posted on here for a while but it was at the start of winter so didn't get many bites. Its a great starter fishing boat that will handle small to good size lakes. I am looking to get $1800 for it. It also comes with a fish finder and has two mounted swivle seats. Great boat, just need to get rid of it because of divorce.

[lokidog]

I don't know if it is what your looking for or even in your budget, but I still have a 12' smoker craft deep V Alaskan. Its a 2002 and comes with a 2002 EZ loader trailer and a 15 HP outboard. I had it posted on here for a while but it was at the start of winter so didn't get many bites. Its a great starter fishing boat that will handle small to good size lakes. I am looking to get $1800 for it. It also comes with a fish finder and has two mounted swivle seats. Great boat, just need to get rid of it because of divorce.

ETown, sounds like a good deal for a starter boat.

[BigGoonTuna]

that's a smoking deal.  sounds just like my boat(mine's a 1995 13' alaskan).  can't beat the thing for all-around fishing and hunting purposes, and if it's too rough for a 12' alaskan, i wouldn't want to be out there in a 20 footer.

[Alchase]

I don't know if it is what your looking for or even in your budget, but I still have a 12' smoker craft deep V Alaskan. Its a 2002 and comes with a 2002 EZ loader trailer and a 15 HP outboard. I had it posted on here for a while but it was at the start of winter so didn't get many bites. Its a great starter fishing boat that will handle small to good size lakes. I am looking to get $1800 for it. It also comes with a fish finder and has two mounted swivle seats. Great boat, just need to get rid of it because of divorce.

ETown, sounds like a good deal for a starter boat.

Great deal!
I also have a 13 ft Alaskan deep V, if you can get one with motor, and already setup for fishing I would jump on it. You will find it is expensive setting up a boat.
my list:

Trolling motor
fish/depth finder/gps
Trim tabs (Smart tabs)
15 hp 4 stroke yamaha
6 fish-on mounts
two fold down seats
four approved lifejackets
4 cushions
two anchors
marine battery
oars
rope
cushions
accessory holders
cup holders (4)
pliers mount
net

Do not get me started on fishing gear, outfitting enough gear for four identical settups gets expensive real quick, lol

[Black Plague]

you probably have looked at this ...but just google it if you hadn't seen it ...its on craigslist

15' Tri-Hull boat/70HSP motor - $800 (Bellingham)


you could also check for estate sales...went to one the other day and they sold a 14 foot V for 75 bucks...no motor, but dang it was a steal...I have often thought it would be nice to have a rolling list of divorced angry women that don't want that darn boat in the garage any how...but I am not sure where to get said list ......good luck!

[BigD]

2002  12' klamath with trailer for 1450 obo

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/boa/2153772592.html

[Redstar]

Thanks for all the tips guys!

[Redstar]

Found one!

Scored an awesome deal off Craigslist on a 12' Lund with a trailer, 2 stroke outboard, electric motor, oars and a fish finder.

Can't wait to get out fishing!

[JackOfAllTrades]

Wow.. Looks like its in nice shape.   How much?

-Steve