So I wanna buy a boat. I grew up at the lake, and we always had access to them. Usually ski boats or pontoons. My kids are 3/9 and I'm bored sitting at the house and want to get back on the water. Nearest lakes are about 2 hours away (Deep Creek, Raystown), and a 3rd is about 2.5 (Lake Anna). BUT the bay is like an hour from here.
I'm looking for a ~23 ft cuddy cabin, V8 stern drive. Not sure I want a full cruiser, as the kids will get bigger and want to tube and ski. I figured I'd look for a mid to late 90s (~$10k) and maybe move up to something bigger down the road if I need to. I figure the cuddy would give the ability to get out of the sun and possibly spend the night on it. Would this be a decent size for bay use? I'd still like to use the lakes too and really don't want to oversize it too much.
I can haul whatever, that's not a concern. Storing it likely here at the house, alongside of the garage as it won't fit inside it until I get the garage made bigger
Any suggestions?
I'm looking for a ~23 ft cuddy cabin, V8 stern drive. Not sure I want a full cruiser, as the kids will get bigger and want to tube and ski. I figured I'd look for a mid to late 90s (~$10k) and maybe move up to something bigger down the road if I need to. I figure the cuddy would give the ability to get out of the sun and possibly spend the night on it. Would this be a decent size for bay use? I'd still like to use the lakes too and really don't want to oversize it too much.
I can haul whatever, that's not a concern. Storing it likely here at the house, alongside of the garage as it won't fit inside it until I get the garage made bigger
Any suggestions?