Hey everyone-- I'm a newbie here, and this is my first post.
I'm looking to buy my first bass boat, and have been looking at aluminum jon boats. We have a lot of smaller lakes where I live that have a 10hp minimum.
What size boat would you folks recommend with that minimum? I've been looking at a 2011 1442 Alumacraft riveted boat with a 2008 Mercury 9.9hp and a 30lb Minn Kota. The seller wants $4000 for it, and it does seem to be in good shape.
Any thoughts? I've thought about getting a larger boat, but I'm not sure the 10hp will push it well. Any advice would be appreciated before I take the plunge-- thanks.
I'm looking to buy my first bass boat, and have been looking at aluminum jon boats. We have a lot of smaller lakes where I live that have a 10hp minimum.
What size boat would you folks recommend with that minimum? I've been looking at a 2011 1442 Alumacraft riveted boat with a 2008 Mercury 9.9hp and a 30lb Minn Kota. The seller wants $4000 for it, and it does seem to be in good shape.
Any thoughts? I've thought about getting a larger boat, but I'm not sure the 10hp will push it well. Any advice would be appreciated before I take the plunge-- thanks.