Looking for boat ideas

[craveman85]

I'm looking to get another boat to use in the finger lakes and occasionally lake Ontario. What I'm looking for is something maybe 20-24', aluminum, deep v, preferably outboard, very open. Like a big center console or maybe a closed bow. Preferably light weight or as light as possible. I don't like cabin boats, don't need live wells, extra storage.. I'm not posting like a want ad but looking on ideas of models to look for. Preferably older I plan on getting something and re doing the floor and transom. Pictures would be great if anyone has something they think I'd like. I'm really into old curvy aluminum and I have a very good 115 merc that needs a home

[craveman85]

I guess I wouldn't mind an i/o as long as it's got plenty of room and meets most of my other criteria.

[jimalbert]

Starcraft Fishmaster, although it has a full windshield.  Theres someone selling a Superfisherman thats very nice in the classifieds.  

 

http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/45697-starcraft-superfisherman/

 

Jim

[bandrus1]

sea nymph GLS and rip everything out?

 

this is what my smaller fish and ski looks like with all the  seats gone and a captions chair put in

 

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Edited August 12, 2016 by bandrus1

[lakebound88]

I have a 23 proline with outboard for sale. Willing to work on price. Floor is solid. Boats an 83. Clean for the year. Walk around console with small cuddy. Deep boat. Runs awesome. Trailers in good shape. Brakes do not work though. Call me if interested. 607-426-5919

Nick

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[relentless]

Ive got an 89 starcraft 22' holiday with a 3.0 mercruiser. Doesn't get much roomier. Small covered bow for storage.

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[craveman85]

I do like the holiday but wish the floor was lower in it. I like the sides higher. I'm about 6'5" and clumsy. Looks like the perfect size to trip over. What's that package weigh with the trailer? I'm also getting another truck soon but I like rangers and Tacomas so a little limited on towing.

[craveman85]

I definitely prefer the small closed bow over an open bow too. I don't really have any need for room in front of the dash and want more room behind it. What I'd really really like is like a 20+' deep v version of my 61 alumacraft queen merrie. It's 18' but kind of a semi v hull. Probably wouldn't handle big water well.

That Johnson was on the first year I had it out. The green motor is a 59 mercury mark 78a. 70hp dockbuster. Currently down for an exhaust plate/gasket/drilling out some bolts. I'd really like to put a bearcat 55 on there. That's my dream motor for that boat.

[relentless]

Mine is not too bad towing with my f150. And handles the big lake great. Same hull as an islander. Not sure on the weight would have to look. Im sure a tacoma or ranger with a v6 would tow it.

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[craveman85]

I think the ranger I'm looking at and 6 cylinder Tacoma can both do 5500lbs. If I can find an outboard model it should weigh a lot less. My current ranger is rated for like 1700. My alumacraft runs about 1600 trailer and gear included. Definitely getting a 6 cylinder truck. This 4 cylinder doesn't want to haul a ton of pellets in the bed anymore