Gday there,

New member with first post.

I'm moving to Exmouth soon, and have been given permission from the fun minister to buy a boat with a limited budget.

Ive found two boats that meet my requirements (locally), and would like your learned experience with what you consider to be the better of the two boats presently under consideration.

Boat 1: 2003 5.65m Stacer Ocean Runner Sports
2003 115hp Johnson 2 stroke with low hours
120 ltr underfloor fuel tank
Canopy/Bimini with clear front and sides
Rocket launchers and SS rod holders
Epirb, Sounder/GPS Plotter and radio
Down Riggers, Bait Board, Burley Bucket and safety gear
$28,000

Boat 2: 2003 560 Trailcraft Sportscab
2004 115hp Mercury salwater series 2 stroke with low hours
120 ltr underfloor fuel tank
Canopy/Bimini with clears front and sides
Rocket launcher with SS rod holders
Sounder/GPS Plotter and radio
Dual batteries
$28,500

I hear good and bad experiences with both boats, so any help would be appreciated. I will be bartering for better prices depending on which boat I go with. I'm off to inspect the Stacer tomorrow, and the Trailcraft next weekend if still available.

Thanks Spike