Advice on buying a boat!

[Desperate]

I am moving to the GC at the end of the year and am going to buy a boat approx 20-30 k to spend. Want something for cruising and something that will also handle outside well any ideas or advice would be appreciated.

[gropeher]

I have a cruise craft, I am very happy with it.
For that money you could get an excellent 2nd hand model 5 years old or so in an explorer 500 model, which you could use for skiing, cruising the bay with family or mates and offshore fishing.
You may even be able to get a slighlty older 525 model which is just that little bit bigger for those rougher days.

Cheers Ryan..

[Desperate]

Thanks Ryan i was looking at maybe a Cruise Craft they seem like a good boat.Thanks Again.....

[basserman]

another one to keep in mind would be a southwind in either the 17foot or 20foot modles with one like mine a sf17 going for around 20k

[Fishinmishin]

If I ever get my rig I'll tell you how it goes . Custom 17' center console with all the fittings, eskies, rod holders, bait tanks, trailer etc, etc. And for the price, you could still have $15000 for a new donk. PM me if interested.
Cheers, Jay

[boatboy50]

Hey,

Also have a look at

The Signature Range - 492F, 520C, 540F, 560C ect ect

Haines Hunter - 520SF, 560SF, 580SF

Seafarer - Viking 5.5, Victory 5.9

Southwind - SF17, SR17, SF20, SR20

Heaps to choose from, but the above boats are excellent, and you will not be disappointed.

Regards

Darren

[Desperate]

Thanks guys i have alot of good boats to look at and to try and decide on the best to suit my needs thanks for your advice!!