dfrase
Active Member
Hi Folks,
We are upgrading from our 14ft whaler and looking at purchasing a boat in the 18-21ft range. Looking for something used that is ready to go and will not need to buy kicker, electronics, etc. We are based out of Vic and budget is $25-$35k. We have all the fishing gear/riggers. Purpose of the boat is a good family boat (two little ones) but primarily fishing/prawning/crabbing. Will be splitting it's time down here and up island (eastcoast side).
Biggest question i have at the moment is aluminum vs fibreglass. I have done my homework on both and am really interested in either a used hewescraft/TJ vs a striper/trophy style. Really like DE's as well. not fussy on brand but using those as an example. Will be pulling it with a Ram 1500 hemi.
Wondering if any of the members out there have experience with both aluminum and fibreglass and would like to share their insights. feel free to PM me if you like.
PS - did i mention i am EXCITED.
cheers,
dfrase
We are upgrading from our 14ft whaler and looking at purchasing a boat in the 18-21ft range. Looking for something used that is ready to go and will not need to buy kicker, electronics, etc. We are based out of Vic and budget is $25-$35k. We have all the fishing gear/riggers. Purpose of the boat is a good family boat (two little ones) but primarily fishing/prawning/crabbing. Will be splitting it's time down here and up island (eastcoast side).
Biggest question i have at the moment is aluminum vs fibreglass. I have done my homework on both and am really interested in either a used hewescraft/TJ vs a striper/trophy style. Really like DE's as well. not fussy on brand but using those as an example. Will be pulling it with a Ram 1500 hemi.
Wondering if any of the members out there have experience with both aluminum and fibreglass and would like to share their insights. feel free to PM me if you like.
PS - did i mention i am EXCITED.
cheers,
dfrase
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