My first boat was an 1987 astroglass 14' with a mercury 50hp. tri-hull, it was a great boat and for the year one of the cleanest too. I agree with most guys I cant see paying 30-40,000 dollars for a new bass boat for 12 years and after intrest paying 50-60,000 for it. I just might get suckered in one day buy the shiny glitter under the lights at the boat show but I sure hope I dont. My 98 ranger will do me just fine.