My First Boat

I am interested in getting a boat and having it near the Ft. Myers area. I would like this boat to be able to make it to Key West and be able to handle some seas. It doesn’t have to be super fast just economical. I guess I am wondering what type of boat should I get such as a trauller or a sport fisherman and how many feet is the best. Should it be gas or a diesel. Please keep in mind that this is a first boat it doesn’t have to be in absolute pristine condition. I am pretty handy and can upgrade interior, electronics, and powerplant. I am what you like to call a “weekend warrior” in fact I prefer it. I am looking to spend around 20,000 to 40,000 maybe more it depends. So an older boat is probably what I am looking for but it has to have a good hull. If anyone knows anything that would help me out I would appreciate it.

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Brunswick announces start of 200 and 300 hp Verado Mercury Marine engine production

Mercury Marine has begun production on two new models, a in-line four ylinder 200 hp and an in-line six cylinder 300 hp, o its fuel-efficient, powerful and revolutionary Verado outboard line. The engines were introduced at the 2007 Miami International Boat Show, n February, and production began in June. The four-cylinder 200 hp Verado is the lightest 200 hp four-stroke outboard in the world. A perfect combination of weight and power makes this outboard spectacular for targeted applications, including freshwater aluminum boats, saltwater coastal bay and flats boats, and dual-engine offshore boats.

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Ranger introduces new Z520 Comanche tournament bass boat

Over its 40-year history, Ranger Boats is well known for building the most popular bass tournament boats on the water and nearly everyone has their favorite. For some anglers, it doesn’t get any better than a Z boat; others swear by a VX. So instead of letting the argument linger, we’ve cross-pollinated the two to come up with a high performance design destined to turn heads on and off the water.

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Chris Craft 1985 versus 1986

Can anyone tell me the differences, if any between ‘85/’86 Scorpion 187S? Trying to find brochures on both years. Thanks.

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43′ Bayliner 4388 Flybridge Sedan
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Description: Details Length: 43 ft. 0 in. Propulsion Type: Inboard Hull Material: Fiberglass Extras More Information Best reason we’ve seen for buying used over new! This Boat is a boathouse and fresh water kept vessel which has had exceptional care and is in great condition. This model of Bayliner is a very spacious and well laid out design which accommodates owners and guests in great comfort. The owner has recently upgraded the electronics as well as other boat systems. 12′ Nouvurania RIB excluded but available separately. The owner is a two boat owner and is motivated to sell. Additional Specs, Equipment and Information: Builder/Designer Builder: Bayliner Dimensions LOA: 43′ Beam: 14′ 3" Displacement: 19,000 Draft: 3′ Engines Engine(s): T - HINO DIESELS Engine(s) HP: 250 Hours: 1175 Cruising Speed: 16 KN Max Speed: 19 KN Tankage Fuel: 300 Water: 100 Holding: YES Accommodations/Layout ODYSSEY sleeps 6; Forward Stateroom with Queen, Mid Cabin Queen, and Convertible Dinette. Two Heads with shared shower. 6′ 4" headroom. Forward is the private Master Stateroom offering an island queen berth, hanging locker port side aft, and an en suite head with a stall shower. Next aft is the guest Stateroom accessed to port, and offers a hanging locker outboard and a queen berth extending under the raised galley to port and raised lower helm station opposite to starboard. The Salon is next aft and down a couple of steps with a roomy convertible dinette to port and a wet bar with icemaker. Next aft is the cockpit, with exit through sliding door, with double hatches to access Generator and lazarette area. The cockpit offers a ladder to Bridge and a transom door to an large swim platform. ? Wet Bar w / Ice Maker in Salon (2005 Galley U shaped Galley forward of Salon, and Freezer, Double sinks, Wet Bar with Ice Maker. ? Galley Up ? Custom Refer / Freezer with remote compressor ? 3 Solid Burner Electric Stove ? Convection / Microwave Oven ? Ice maker (2005) ? Pressure Water System ? 12 Gal Hot Water Heater (engine & 110V, (2003) Electronics & Navigation Updated Electronics to include Laptop interface, Upper / Lower stations ? Furuno Radar ? Nav Center Chart Plotter, C Map ? Lorance 1500 Depth Sounder ? Standard Horizon VHF (2002) ? Autohelm Autopilot ST6000 ? Tri Data ? GPS for Laptop Station ? Custom Sound System (L)with CD/ Tape / FM Receiver / Speakers ? JVC 27" Color TV in Salon ? Panasonic 15" Color TV in Master Fly Bridge ? Raytheon GPS Chart Plotter & Color (Black Box) Depth Sounder (new) ? Standard Horizon VHF (2002) ? Autohelm ST6000 Autopilot ? Tri Data ? Standard Horizon Hailer ? Lap Top station w GPS ? Ray Line Remote Control Spotlight ? L Shaped Settee ? Full Enclosure with zip out windows ? Jensen FM / CD system Electrical ? 2 - 30 Amp 110V power inlets ? 8 KW Westerbeak Genset w/ hush cover ? 2 - 50′ Power cords, 30 Amp ? Trace Inverter 2012SB ? 110/ 12 V Panel w/ gages and Genset controls ? 5 12V 4D Deep Cycle House Btrys, 700 AH (2005) ? Btry charger ? Full 12 V Switchboard for Btry selection Deck ? 12 V Electric windless w remote control ? 200′ all chain rode w / Anchor ? Large Cockpit w / Transom Door to Large Swim Platform Engine Room Engine Room w / access from Cockpit, well laid out and good access to mechanical equipment. Engines very clean. ? T- Hino 250HP Diesels ? Racor Diesel secondary filters ? Oil Change System? ? 12 Gal Water Heater, 110V and Engine heat exchanged Additional ? Espar Diesel Hot Air Heat with 2 zone controls (8000W) ? Electric Heat with Thermostats Salon & Staterooms Contact Portland Yacht Sales at 1-877-812-6440.
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