16 to 18 Feet Open with outboard

[dcassar]

Hey Guys...looking to buy my first boat - so far I have always been squatting with friends and family - budget is around 2K.

If anyone has or knows of a nice open boat, centre console - 16 to 18 feet with outboard please let me know. The boat will be used for fishing, fishing, fishing and more fishing (and if the wife is lucky I may take her out once in a while!! )

Thanks...
Darren

[busumark]

for 2k its a bit diffuclt to find a good boat that size with outboard

[ciappinu]

You will find a 16-18 foot boat at that price. However chances are that you are buying a 10 year old Outboard which will give you problems and drain your pocket. Why not start with 13/14 feet, where a 9.9hp / 25hp is enough. That way you can buy a brand new outboard and have your mind at rest.