O/B Question

[Life's A Beach]

Nicky's got shower facilities at his marina

You'd look GOOD with the family; wife, kids and Uncle Luna in that boat Nick!

[Luna Sea 3]

thanks for all the help and advice. you said exactly what I want to do. Sleep over, not drive in the wee hours of the night, just wake up and go. AH does have a great set up with showers, etc.

[penn50w]

Originally Posted by Luna Sea 3

For an example..

http://www.boats.com/boat-details/in...known/19315941

http://www.boats.com/boat-details/in...Meter/15415481

i like this one the most http://www.boats.com/boat-details/in...y-%21/19435161

I have the CC with twin engines,got the speed but don't need it anymore.

Now, comfort. I will be going solo occasionally, but mostly will have at least 1 other. I will not head to the canyons but will head to the Mud bouy and offshore, but not as far as the canyons. Mostly along the beach. Don't need speed. I am looking to stay in it overnight at the dock. There were times I sleep in my truck the night before a early fishing trip, but back pain says I can't do that anymore.

I am not looking for too much of a boat. I see alot of nice rides up to the $25k mark, but I have to go into the 1980's.

Idealy I want no bigger then a 31', like you said. Any bigger and I need a crew, but since I am looking for used, I have to take what I can find within my price range.

http://www.boattrader.com/browse/make/topaz/topaz-29/
Topaz is a great boat. I had 2. 1 with gas , 1 with diesels It was a 29 with a tower, kitchenette, small refrig, bath & shower, 230 gals fuel. Great boat.

[SHAMROCK EDDIE]

Some very good points being made, If your looking for a long term purchase deisels are the way to go not twin 454s they will burn ~30-40 gph? and break the bank on just fuel. However it will be tough to find a good deal on a boat with twin deisels for under $25,000, if your only fishing inshore a single deisel with a bow thruster might be a better option I know that's my next move. No matter what you purchase get a good surveyer to inspect the entire boat for you. Depending on what year the boat is you purchase a survey might be needed for your insurance company.

[Captain Mike C]

Go with I/B diesels, they usually rust out before they wear out. Gas or diesels I/B's = lots more maintenance compared to outboards. Join the site; Boatdiesel.com for $25 a year and they will answer all your questions when needed. In anything over 28 feet go with diesels they will give a lot more torque which is a lifesaver in heavy seas and twice the fuel economy over gas. Also you can burn home heating oil and get a delivery to the boat. Outboards do have the speed, I/B have a fishable transom, which is the biggest positive, I think. Had both and still miss my Mako so don't get me wrong. It's a give and take.

Mike

[hforce1]

try this link for fuel efficiency info

http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:...&ct=clnk&gl=us

[FDFisherman]

My neighbor is selling his 30' Sports Craft with inboards, cabin, tuna tower. Boat is in great shape. Don't know what he is asking. He's right across the street from your brothers in-laws in Lanoka Harbor.

[FDFisherman]

Here it is...

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...press-90932413