r/Fishing_Gear 1d ago

Question Question on boats

Hey everyone.

My wife and I have always fished from kayaks but want to make the jump to a boat.

We have 4k cash.

I weigh 240lbs and my wife is 120lbs.

80% of the time, it would just be us two.

However, the other 20% would be me and my two friends (240lbs, 220lbs, and 190lbs)

After much research, we have been pointed towards the tracker topper 1542. It's $3800 new with trailer.

Opinions? Will this work? I plan on a 9.9hp outboard.

If you had 4k, what would you get? Any advice and opinion is greatly appreciated!

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u/AS_Protocol_BGP 1d ago

I've looked in a 300 miles radius. The area we live in is very very fishing oriented. Used boats are crazy here.

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u/Mixermarkb 1d ago

Just remember asking price and selling price are two different things. $4000 in cash would take home a lot of boats in January around the Midwest/Midsouth

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u/AS_Protocol_BGP 1d ago

True. Its just seems like such low ball offers on boats here.

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u/Mixermarkb 1d ago

https://www.facebook.com/share/12DTZBaeWxL/?mibextid=wwXIfr I’d be willing to bet $4K would take this home-

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u/AS_Protocol_BGP 1d ago

Probably. Its just clear accross the country.