03-10-2006, 05:27 PM
You should be able to find a boat, as described for under $5,000 -- but plan on paying close to $5,000 for it if you are going to stick with a late 80's or newer. You may have to purchase one that isn't quite as new as you have hoped to stay. In my opinion, condition of boat is more important than its age. Some boats are used alot and others are used very little.
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