Hi everyone,
New member of the SportFishingBC Forum here looking to buy my first boat. Ideally 14-16ft length for use primarily in saltwater (Howe Sound, Indian Arm). I'm very interested in getting into saltwater fishing but also just cruising on nice days with the ol' lady and friends. The reason I'm posting is that I've had bad luck with sellers on FB marketplace over the past weeks cancelling last minute, not responding, etc.
What I'm looking for...
I'm looking for a reliable, easy to maintain, and simple starter boat. Old hull, newer outboard motor. Would love if it had some form of protection from the elements (bimini or hardtop), a cuddy cabin or closed bow storage, trailer, and seating for at least 4 people. My budget is $8k, but willing to come up for the right boat. I really like the small Arima, C Dorys, Double Eagles and Hourstons.
A little bit about myself...
I grew up on a farm in rural Manitoba fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, pike, perch, and stocked trout. Most of my fishing has been from shore, through the ice, friends' boats, my own fishing kayak and flatback canoe with a trolling motor. I moved to Vancouver 3 years ago and am a carpenter by trade. Most of my fishing these days is for bull trout, rainbows, and coho on the fly or with spin tackle.
Cheers!
New member of the SportFishingBC Forum here looking to buy my first boat. Ideally 14-16ft length for use primarily in saltwater (Howe Sound, Indian Arm). I'm very interested in getting into saltwater fishing but also just cruising on nice days with the ol' lady and friends. The reason I'm posting is that I've had bad luck with sellers on FB marketplace over the past weeks cancelling last minute, not responding, etc.
What I'm looking for...
I'm looking for a reliable, easy to maintain, and simple starter boat. Old hull, newer outboard motor. Would love if it had some form of protection from the elements (bimini or hardtop), a cuddy cabin or closed bow storage, trailer, and seating for at least 4 people. My budget is $8k, but willing to come up for the right boat. I really like the small Arima, C Dorys, Double Eagles and Hourstons.
A little bit about myself...
I grew up on a farm in rural Manitoba fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish, pike, perch, and stocked trout. Most of my fishing has been from shore, through the ice, friends' boats, my own fishing kayak and flatback canoe with a trolling motor. I moved to Vancouver 3 years ago and am a carpenter by trade. Most of my fishing these days is for bull trout, rainbows, and coho on the fly or with spin tackle.
Cheers!
