Hi All... In the market for my first boat of my own in the next few weeks. Too many choices! I spent quite a bit of time at a dealer yesterday and found that I like the Bayliner brand quite a bit. When I first started thinking about getting a boat, I stumbled upon a '96 Ciera 2252 that looks to be in great shape. Hoping to see and touch it this week, rather than just internet pictures!
At the dealer I was on a few Bowriders. My questions start here!
Background: Eastern shore Maryland, docking in a river. Goals for a boat would be 4-5 adults just having fun. I love the idea of the Bowriders, they seem super easy to just hop on and go without much prep work.
What if I want to fish? (probably rare)
I can see myself cruising down the river towards the bay, is a 175/185/195 too small for the bay?
Inboard or Outboard?
Adding to the cruising towards the bay, that obviously lengthens a day, increasing the potential need for a head.
Now you get that perfect day, you just don't want to go back in, why not just go below on something like the Ciera and make it a night?
The cost of the Bowriders brand new are pretty decent, but other than the obvious benefits of buying brand new, is there any reason to avoid used?
HELP!!!!
Thanks for any insight.
At the dealer I was on a few Bowriders. My questions start here!
Background: Eastern shore Maryland, docking in a river. Goals for a boat would be 4-5 adults just having fun. I love the idea of the Bowriders, they seem super easy to just hop on and go without much prep work.
What if I want to fish? (probably rare)
I can see myself cruising down the river towards the bay, is a 175/185/195 too small for the bay?
Inboard or Outboard?
Adding to the cruising towards the bay, that obviously lengthens a day, increasing the potential need for a head.
Now you get that perfect day, you just don't want to go back in, why not just go below on something like the Ciera and make it a night?
The cost of the Bowriders brand new are pretty decent, but other than the obvious benefits of buying brand new, is there any reason to avoid used?
HELP!!!!

Thanks for any insight.
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