I highly recommend used from whomever has the boat you want (dealer or private sale). Once you find exactly what you want, pay experts to survey the boat and inspect/test the engine if you have any doubts about your abilities to spot problems. Also, budget new trailer tires, a spare tire, trailer brakes and new trailer wheel bearings into the equation. Not many used boats come with trailers in tip-top shape, and you will need yours to be if you'll be dragging it around.
Make sure that in addition to time on NH lakes, you spend some time on Long Lake/Songo River/Sebago Lake in ME.
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