More on Fishing Boats

Another consideration for fishermen and potential fishermen (I mean fisherwomen too, but that sounds funny, doesn't it?) is horsepower, engine size, etc. You may have already determined that you would "LIKE TO" go fishing off-shore every weekend, rain or shine.

The reality is, if you are a new boater, that your expectations might be too high! In fact, you may find after your first weekend that you prefer fishing at the breakers that are 3/4 of a mile outside your harbor, or that you realize the cost of fuel to get to the big game breeding grounds is too much! If this turns out to be true, you may be stuck with too big of a boat for your true needs.

How do you avoid this dilemma? Two ways: Either start off small in the first place, and by the end of the first summer, if you feel restrained and are yearning to go where your small boat can't, then simply upgrade for the following season; Or, put off buying a boat altogether, and try out some charter fishing trips before you buy. The cost of charters might seem high, but in the end, you could save thousands of dollars by buying the right boat when you finally do make the purchase.