Thanks Franko, that's the best advice & seems to be the path I am going down. I am grateful for the feed back I have received, as it saved me from making a poor choice & regretting it later down the road. As you said my budget is also evolving as I understand my needs more. I know have a way better understanding of what I am looking for & will continue to save up $$ & watch out for deals.
I am hoping that winter time may bring better deals & by then I will have more $ saved & will be able to avoid the bank.
The only struggle I have right now is the off shore bracket. I want one, but there is no way it will fit in my garage. I could probably make it work but that would mean me extending the rear wall in my garage out further, which would be a huge expense. Or, pay the $100/month storage which bites. Worst case I could put it in at an angle but that would mean my triple garage would be taken up by the boat. (Which I may do)
Anyways, I will keep my eye open & wait until I find the boat @ the price.
Thanks