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03-26-2004, 11:29 AM

You don't state your needs for storage, expense, easy manual starting of the outboard, or the pulling up of the boat on a beach; however -- though a bit heavy and pricey -- a Boston Whaler is an excellent choice. 15 HP will push a 14-foot BW at about 20MPH with two aboard.

In aluminum, Feathercraft made a very strong 14-foot boat. There's nothing to wear out on them -- buy it 2nd hand -- save thousands. You can get away with 6HP on the Feathercraft. Indestructable, easy-starting, freshwater Evinrude/Johnson 6HP outboards from the 70's can be found at $75.

Did you consider an inflatable?

Incidentally, your Grady-White is an excellent choice as your main boat based on everything I've read (here -- and elsewhere).

03-26-2004, 11:29 AM	#3
madrasahs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for small boat suggestions You don't state your needs for storage, expense, easy manual starting of the outboard, or the pulling up of the boat on a beach; however -- though a bit heavy and pricey -- a Boston Whaler is an excellent choice. 15 HP will push a 14-foot BW at about 20MPH with two aboard. In aluminum, Feathercraft made a very strong 14-foot boat. There's nothing to wear out on them -- buy it 2nd hand -- save thousands. You can get away with 6HP on the Feathercraft. Indestructable, easy-starting, freshwater Evinrude/Johnson 6HP outboards from the 70's can be found at $75. Did you consider an inflatable? Incidentally, your Grady-White is an excellent choice as your main boat based on everything I've read (here -- and elsewhere).