New boat info wanted

[Techmonster]

HI there everyone, just want to take this time to introduce myself. MY name is Bryan and I am a college student at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. I am a novice muskie fisherman, meaning i love to fish for them, but also will fish for other species if the ski's are not turned on at the time. Here is my question...
I am starting to look for a new or very lightly used boat to get this summer. being that i am a college student i don't have ton's of money, so i'm kinda looking for the best bang for the buck. my limits are in the $5000-6000 range(boat motor and trailer) and don't need anything that is super special. for the most part i fish by myself or with one other person so a smaller size boat would do just fine. I have run across a boat that i can't find any info on and wondering if you guys have any experience with it. The brand it called "Northwood" boats. They are avaiable at a place called "Olympic Boat Centers". they seem like a decent boat with a few features for the money. Anyone had any experience with these or know of a boat that also a great boat for the money. Size is another thing that is huge to me. I go to Canada alot and some of the landings up there it is real hard to get anything bigger than 15ft. so that 14-15 foot range is preferred. thanks for any advice you guys can give me...tight lines

[Badger]

Northwoods = Sylvan. My first boat was a Northwoods 14 1/2 ft fish 'n fun with a 25 horse, console, livewell, etc. It was used when I bought it, but I think I paid around 3K for it (back in my college days).

It was a simple yet functional boat.

Good luck in your search.

[gary]

My son has a 1675 Northwoods tiller. It is a great boat. It is deep enough for Canadian waters. It loads very easily.

[Hookem_9]

I'd suggest looking into an Alumacraft Fisherman 145 or Lund Rebel 1440. If you want to get more $$$ numbers and boat info I go to one these shows coming up, a lot of good buys can be had.
Good Luck.

Hookem_9

February 14-16
St. Cloud, MN - St. Cloud Sportshow
St. Cloud Civic Center

February 20-23
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota Boat & Marine Products Show
River Centre

[steve(IL)]

A used Lund 16' Rebel tiller X 25-40hp is an excellent bread and butter boat. Buy one at the right price and you'll be able to sell it in a couple years for darn near what you paid for it (provided you take care of it). If you can find a 1650 in your range - all the better. It's much more boat.

Rte 65 N of Fridley has a ton of dealers to check out. Rebels go pretty fast so check often.

Good luck with your search.

[Todd_NE]

I'd say find a 10-14 year old 1775 Lund ProV tiller or something of that ilk that is in ok shape. In other words a really high quality boat but with some age and use on it. You'll have a great hull and a LOT of boat. Plus it's nice to have a bigger boat. Just an opinion. There are boats like that out there if you look past some faded paint and motor covers. Further, if you can get by a year or two Lund can redo that boat for $1-2,000 and it'll look brand new.

Todd - I'm on the Fisher Pro Staff, but that's my opinion regardless.

Yup, got her... feel that head shake!

[Techmonster]

Thanks for all the info guys...really appreciate it. anyone also had any luck with starcraft boats? they seem like a pretty decent boat, but the livewell on the 14 and 16 foot tiller models is about as big as my toilet. Thanks
Bryan

[KAJ]

Think about buying a used boat. Many fisherman are very careful with their boats and you can find a nice clean rig with many extras in your price range. The Musky Hunter board had a Lund Predator and the WC board has a Lund Explorer, both great boats. Good Luck! KAJ

[Walleyejigger]

I have a boat for sale in your price range. with all the bells and whistles. Give me your e-mail address and I will send you a description of the boat.