Thread: Buying a Boat
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Old January 23rd, 2006, 07:03 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.bass
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Default Buying a Boat

Many boat companies have a 14' aluminum Jon boat. I like the "1448" which is
48" at the rear-bottom with a 70" beam. They run $1000-$1500 USD new.

Then get a good 55# thrust 12 volt electric motor (MinnKota) that you can
mount on the front or back for $200-$300.

You can buy a deep cycle 12 volt battery and a 12 volt charger for $100.

This will be great for 1 to 3 people.

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Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


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Hey, I'm planning on buying a boat, motor, and battery (for the motor).
Any suggestions? Oh and it has to be 12-14 feet long, powered buy a
transom mounted electric trolling motor (theres not many lakes or
resivoirs around my place that alow gas outboards). Not like a big bass
boat, something more along the lines of a jon boat, And my max budget
is $1400.