Post by: yorketransport on February 23, 2013, 09:03:11 PM
I've had my eye on one of these for a while, although I was looking at a slightly smaller 18'. I know that an aluminum boat would probably be better but I like the idea of the cuddy for when the kids come out. Just so that I can have a porta potty and a place for them to get out of the weather. I'd likely just use the boat out in the Sound. I still have a 10" fiberglass to run on the lakes. I just want a boat that's big enough to fish some of the deeper, faster moving water, like around the Narrows. My 10' doesn't stand a chance out there!
Any thoughts or insight you guys can offer would be appreciated. Cabelas is asking about $20K for it, so if you know of a better deal I should look into please share!
Andrew
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Post by: lokidog on February 23, 2013, 09:49:40 PM
Check out craigslist, boat trader and check out prices. Watch for dry rot or soft spots in the older fiberglass boats. And remember...
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I think I saw in another thread that Bayliner was not using wood by 2003, but could be wrong. Personally, I don't like inboards. One neighbor of mine had to have his engine pulled out to change the starter, not a Bayliner though. They just seem to offer up more problems than outboards. I have a 21' 1991 Trophy with a walk-around cuddy cabin. It handles the heavy water well, I plan on crossing Rosario Monday, no matter the weather, but there are better boats out there. Aluminum uses a lot less fuel, generally, from my experience.