Pre-owned
I recommend finding an older Formula from the late 80's to early 90's. They are incredible in rough water due to their sharp deadrise. A few years ago, my family bought a Formula 223 (~24'w/swim platform) from Meredith Marina to use down on the Chesapeake Bay. It was a great deal for a ton of boat under $15k. It was basically a time capsule from the 90's - spend most of it's life out of the water on the racks.
Now, it might not be the best for fishing, but it is actually pretty darn efficient getting from point A to B. And the classic lines turn a few heads too. For the life of me, I can't understand why people buy new boats when you can find a deal like that. (Those deals are out there, you just gotta find em')
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