Buying a new flats boat, need suggestions

[Hotpins300]

Right now I have a 14'6" (i think) aluminum jon boat with a 28 hp johnson. Ive had the boat for over a year and it runs pretty well, but I want to upgrade. I was looking at a used J14 or J16 skiff with a center console and a 25 hp. I really just want a boat to fish the flats and be able to get out to dog island or fish around the alligator point area. I'm trying to spend under $4k. What do you all think? I was also looking a Boston Whaler, but they just seem a little pricey for what you get. I have only been looking on craigslist, are there any better sites? Thanks guys

[Steve Stinson]

Neither of the boats you mention upgrading to seem that much bigger than what you have to me. If you are going to fish Alligator Pt to Carrabelle, you can stick to a fiberglass boat, but if you want to fish to the East from Shell Pt. to Econfina, I would go with another aluminum 16 - 18 feet and as wide as you can find.
Craig's List is good if you don't want to deal with Ebay. Thehulltruth.com is a good place to check on boats you don't know a lot about.

- Steve Stinson
President
NFGFC

[Steve Stinson]

I remember where there may be a boat you could upgrade to, if it is still for sale. Call me tomorrow at (850) 509-3116 in Tally.

- Steve

[wevans]

1991 22' HURRICAN DECK BOAT 150 JOHNSON - From the front back. Two bass seats on the bow with live well, go thru the gate to see two large cooler across from each other. Then two gates on each side. Next you have a sink, tackle and refreshment station across from the drivers connsole. relax on the wrap around couch then walk to the back for two more bass seats. Last the 150 Johnson that pushes the boat about 48 mph. All this and more on a nice double axle trailer. Price: $3600 Or Best Offer. Call: 352-362-0075
http://www.ocala4sale.com/classifieds/12468621543.php

[bigblister]

Here is a great deal on a Skiff 21 foot. I think it has been repo

17,995

http://www.robinsfcu.org/ToolsResources ... efault.htm