Buying a fishing boat on a Budget!!

In this video, I'll tell you all about finding a cheap boat to go out fishing with my family.

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[danielrobinowitz]

I’m 82 years old and your video gave me the incentive to start fishing again.
Thanks and good luck to you and your family, Dan

[johnladd]

Tell ya what buddy if your catching fish believe me the guys across the lake in there 60, 000 boat are not having no more fun than you are great video...

[footballjunky]

Not gonna lie I have watched this video 5 times at the least just from the pure fact of how positive this guy is. Love your videos dude!

[davidyoung]

Great message and video. You're right, it's about getting out and enjoying life - not waiting until everything is perfect.

[suspectshark]

Yo I’m only like 10 seconds into this vid and I already like this guy

[evandickson]

I actually respect people with simple little rigs like this more than others at the boat ramp. Over the years I’ve went from a 12ft to a 14ft and then a 16ft side console by working on boats and selling them for just a little profit each time. You start with what’s cheap/easily attainable and work your way up. I don’t see the guys in 12 ft Jon boats as poor, I see them as myself just a few years ago. Loved your video about the Honda Fourtrax and love your philosophy as well. 👍🏻

[Johnmny_s]

Man you did great. I gave a thousand dollars for my first 14 ft. 1962 aluminum 14 48 60. Crestliner. & I fixed it up to catfish out of. Got a rod rack on back. Running lites. 2 batteries. Good for troll motor. 2 6 gal tanks. 2 anchors. Tie off ropes lead rope. Switch box. Sonar. You name it. Ready to go. Spent 4 years working on it. & I wouldn't take 10 grand for it. A. Really good boat. Very solid stable.rigg. ruggedly built for endurance for the long haul. Can't beat it. Body style wise. Looks a little like yours !

[jacobhess]

Great message you don't need a big dollar boat to enjoy your passion for the water.

[philippiscatella]

I have a 1976 14' fiberglass boat (Jon Dory) that I picked up in 1992 with a trailer for $300 from an estate sale. Looking in the local penny saver (way before any internet purchasing sites) I picked up a 1987 8HP Mariner outboard for $400. That is 27 years ago. That boat and motor is still going strong I use it for fishing in a lake in Western Mass. Last year I picked up an electric trolling motor from some one who just wanted it out of the garage. One battery later that is now on the boat. This boat has given my family and I many years of fun on the water. Now my grandchildren are enjoying it. Lots of luck with your new find. Good fishing and tight lines.

[gsh]

You;re absolutely right.

I got a beat up old 14' aluminum boat and trailer for $50. I had to spend some money to make it work since it had a small hole in it and the wood seats and transom were completely rotted. A little plywood, some spar varnish and some time and I had a useable boat. I shopped around and found a 6hp motor for $400 and bought a 55lb trolling motor for it. I was out fishing with my wife and daughter and having a great time.

Unfortunately, as my family has grown the boat quickly got overloaded and we needed something bigger. So right now I'm working on rebuilding a 1985 Sea Nymph FM161 16.5" side console fishing boat. I got it with motor and trailer for $1, 350 and I'm doing the refurbishment during the winter so it will be ready when the ice thaws in the spring. Refurbishment consists of new floors, new foam (old foam was waterlogged and full of mold), new wiring, new plumbing for the livewell and new lights for the trailer. Plus I can buy stuff as I can afford it. When I'm done I'll have a boat that will be as good as new and will have spent no more than $3, 500 for it. Not to mention it will be better than when it rolled off the factory floor and will last me for decades.

Compared to a similar brand new boat that costs between $16, 000 and $19, 000 depending on options, I'd say I'm not doing too bad.

[editre]

Good for you man. My first boat was also a $300.00 boat. It darn near killed me a couple of times, lol, but I made a lot of memories in that boat, and that is what its all about.

[layeredchip]

I’ve recently got back into fishing, and man it’s gotta be one of the best hobbies to done on a budget. Got my dads old waders for free, waterproofing cost 20 bucks ( they were full of holes.) then a used rod was 20 bucks, then a box for 5, and hooks and suck for another 10. 55 bucks and that’s all I’ve spent all summer.

[storypunman]

The $20, 000 boat comes with a bunch of expensive headaches. I have a 14 foot aluminum boat and wouldn't trade it for any other rig. the fish don't care what boat you are in. Great finds and way better than fishing from shore.

[allseriousness]

the music made this the most inspiring thing I've ever seen in my entire life

[JesusGarcia-yimy]

I bought my first boat yesterday 1960 Montgomery Ward Sea King.
Came with a trailer, boat and Trolling Motor. Im excited to customize it to my liking and hit the water! I was never really an outdoorsy type of guy but I discovered that I really enjoy spending time doing new things.
I saw this boat on the marketplace and I immediately sent an offer.
Really looking forward to spending some time in the water both fishing and just cruising..thanks for the video since some of us are on a budget..this encourages some of us to not be ashamed or embarrassed to start off somewhere budget friendly and not buy a $20k boat lol.

[ronaldgillaspy]

Great video! Great wisdom to stay within your budget and still go fishing- the fish don’t care how much you spent to catch them 😂

[FullThrottle]

I love the fact that you said to buy what you can afford. It was a nice gut check moment for me.

[Whalermansteve]

I fish out of my 1966 13 ft Boston whaler and love it to this day, owned her for 18 years now and I will keep her forever. I’m in the process of a total restoration to make her look better then new

[richardpena]

You spending family time is the most important aspect of this video in my opinion.

[Whitetail]

Sounds like your blessed, I know we are here in KY. We camp, fish, hunt and enjoy what the good Lord has blessed us with. Enjoy your time with your family now because they grow up quick.