erhetta
09-24-2007, 12:06 PM
Ok, so I dont know if there is a good answer for my query, but here goes:
First constraint: $$$ I dont have a bunch of $$$ to spend, I am actually looking at around $500 to spend initially for something that floats.
I want something I can put on the lower a and feel safe in. I want to be able to carry 2 peeps with fly rods and a cooler.
I would like it to be car-top'able. I dont have a truck and really dont want to pay storage for a trailer. I figure on getting a nice trolling motor for it eventually, but would just drift at first.
I have been looking at 12-14 aluminum boats like the greggor and sears. For my price range, they are rivited, and I know welded is better, but will this do? I am all over CL looking for used.
I have also been looking at the Sea Eagle SE9 inflatable. This seems to be right about for what I want, but have not heard much about inflatables other than pontoons on these boards. I know for drifting, I would not put the floor in the inflatable, but for fishing from Grissmill down, there are not many rapids to worry about.
Help...suggestions....advice....???
I really value the opinions of most that I have spoken to on these boards and really don't want to do the wrong thing just because I am anxious to get out there.
First constraint: $$$ I dont have a bunch of $$$ to spend, I am actually looking at around $500 to spend initially for something that floats.
I want something I can put on the lower a and feel safe in. I want to be able to carry 2 peeps with fly rods and a cooler.
I would like it to be car-top'able. I dont have a truck and really dont want to pay storage for a trailer. I figure on getting a nice trolling motor for it eventually, but would just drift at first.
I have been looking at 12-14 aluminum boats like the greggor and sears. For my price range, they are rivited, and I know welded is better, but will this do? I am all over CL looking for used.
I have also been looking at the Sea Eagle SE9 inflatable. This seems to be right about for what I want, but have not heard much about inflatables other than pontoons on these boards. I know for drifting, I would not put the floor in the inflatable, but for fishing from Grissmill down, there are not many rapids to worry about.
Help...suggestions....advice....???
I really value the opinions of most that I have spoken to on these boards and really don't want to do the wrong thing just because I am anxious to get out there.