Decent boat for my purposes?

[JPVolunteer]

2008 Palm Beach 161 Whitecap
2003 2-STROKE Series 70TLRB Yamaha

For a guy that likes to fish the flats, some skinny water, and a little ways out <10mi on a calm day.

[Barhopr]

Don't go out any further than you can swim in a boat that size. You'll lose sight of land within 4-5 miles. Always keep breakdowns in mind and whether or not you want to be adrift in a boat that size should a storm with 6'+ seas whip up.

[RCS]

IMO, you can get more boat for roughly the same price, and be better off in the long run.

[JPVolunteer]

I'd feel safer in my 17' 6' Searay. Thanks guys, I'm gonna hold off for now, work on the SeaRay's watery outdrive, and stick with her for a while. (She is just fine inshore).

[Harmsway]

JPVol, I know a few Skeeter Bay owners who all like it. Mike's Marine in Panacea sells them. Prolly find some used ones here and there now and then.

[setty7]

Check out Key West boats! Good, solid, reputable boat. We have a 1700 Sportsman and we love every bit of it! Can fish 3 people comfotably and you can go a good bit out but using common sense. Can draft in less than 2 ft of water.