vanillakilla300
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Hey guys, first post here. Been reading for a while trying to learn what I can. I'm getting ready to buy a new boat but I'm one of those people that does a ton of research and tries to talk to everyone I can that owns something of what I'm looking for. I like as many opinions as I can get, and I do it with everything I buy that I can put gas or bullets into it. With that being said, I'm looking at an 1860 with a 4-stroke yamaha. I have narrowed it down to Xpress, Alumacraft, and G3. Haven't completely ruled out Roughneck though. As for War Eagle, I have a friend that has one, and it's the nicest aluminum boat I've ever been on, but IMHO, too overpriced for me. Hopefully no one takes offense to that if they own one. I have looked at all the other ones and researched all I can. But what's your opinion on overall bang-for-the buck? Haven't completely made up my mine on side vs. center console either. By the way, it will be fished hard in the spring and summer for bass and striper, then used for duck hunting in the winter. I'd really like to hear from those that actually own one or have owned one. What do you like, and what do you not like? Also, give me a ballpark idea of what I can expect to drive one out of the dealership for. Everytime I talk to a salesman, all I get is "MSRP" unless I sit down with them, and I'm not going to do that until I've decided exactly what I want. Sorry the post is so long, but this is important to me. I appreciate everyone's input and advice. Thanks.