I was after some advice on boats. This thread seems to tie in nicely with Finatic's Small boat thread. I was wanting to know if it would be possible to get a good blue water boat for under $30,000.00? If so what type, size etc. I specifically want a trailer boat I can take out wide chasin beakies. And can tow to where the fish are. 30k is the budget, can it be done? I don't need to buy any rods,reels lures etc. That side of things is already covered. Help and thoughts appreciated

 

Easy to handle on your own or with young kids.  Only complaint is that the waterline length and weight make the ride a little more uncomfortable than a bigger boat.  Motor is just over 400hrs.  80% gamefishing so that tells you that I find it pretty comfortable in the right conditions.  If I did it again I would go for a 4stroke 115 on the hull, and if I was keeping it I probably would after another season or two.

 

I have just bought a 635 billfisher but will end up costing me another 40k over the Mcaly by the time I get her up to scratch.

 

As I told a bloke on trademe the other day who knows what I would be prepared to accept if I still have it at xmas so let me know if you can still see it then. 

 

Boats have been starting to move out over the past few weeks so expect some progress pretty soon tho.

 

Salty she is on the yard at KK suzuki dealer from the weekend...  a few more eyes to run over her up there.