Thinking about getting a bass boat

[Wormin]

Looking at the possibility of buying a boat for fishing/recreation. Went out on my buddies Nitro and enjoyed it. The thing is I don’t even know where to start. A couple of things I do know
- It doesn’t need to be big. Ability to fish with 2 people, recreational float with 4
- It doesn’t need to be new or the best, it needs to be functional and reliable
- It needs to be easily repairable and parts need to be readily available
- It needs to come with a trailer
- Ideally it would be $5k or less.
- Aluminum vs fiberglass?
- Good used older brands?

Another thing to consider is storage. Ideally I would keep it near a lake so I do not need to haul it back and forth all the time. Are there locations like this by the lakes in central KY? What is the average cost? I have no issue with dry storage and hooking up the truck to pull it into the lake.

What about storage locations in Lexington for the winter. Is that a viable option? I can store it in my garage, but if it’s cheap enough I’d rather use that space to park my car.


Figured I would start here since you guys know the local market best.

Don,t do it young Skywalker as this leads down the path to the dark side!

[R19]

Don,t do it young Skywalker as this leads down the path to the dark side!

I joking say boat is not a word it is an acronym...Break. OUT. Another. Thousand = boat...In reality there is a lot of truth in the that statement but I also tell people it's a large hole that I enjoy throwing $ into. Once you get the fever there is nothing that can break it. Enjoy your new ride whatever it may be.

[Wormin]

Don,t do it young Skywalker as this leads down the path to the dark side!

Or so the wife says when I roll out of bed at three in the mourning to go to the lake or hook up the boat when it's 10 degrees out side because it make it above freezing today. I agree R 19 there a whole lot worse things to throw money at. I have been fishing for over 50 years and dread the day I can know longer go.