Best Beginner Boat, or Cheapest Boat with regard to Quality? Looking for under 20K...thanks?
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Depends. What type of boat are you looking for? Do you want a "fishing boat",( a boat mainly used to fish from), a "pleasure/run-about", ( used mainly for day-trips & riding around in), or a "cruiser" ,( used like a "RV" on the water). \n\nHow many people do you want to be able to take on your boat? Are you going to be using it in "fresh" or "salt-water"? Ocean cruising?\n\nFlat bottom, V-hull, Semi-V hulled?\n\nYou have to answer these questions before I can give you any advice on the type of boat to purchase.
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JT guns arent that good, I suggest a Spyder for begineers. But if you want a JT, Action Village is the best place.
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How much are you willing to spend. In this month's issue of Golf Magazine, they suggested this set for 20+ handicappers: \n\nMizuno MX-23 (5I-PW) irons\n\nCleveland CG11 Gap wedge\n\nMacGregor V-FOIL EZ Out SW (56 degree)\n\nClevleand HALO Hybrids (22 and 25 degrees)\n\nTaylorMade r5 Dual 5 wood and 7 wood\n\nPing G2 EZ (15.5 degree) high-lofted driver. \n\nDon't forget the Odyssey White Steel 2-Ball putter to round it off.
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Get yourself a 15-pack of Top Flite XL2000's or Pinnacles.  When it comes to new balls for a beginner, that's the best bang for you buck.
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Best suggestion I can offer is try it first, before you invest in a boat. You can usually rent a kayak and take a few lessons. The advantage to this is, you'll have a better idea what kind of boat you want. There are many different types of kayaks. \nThen make sure you have someone to go with. Kayaking by yourself isn't a good idea. \nHave you tried outrigger canoes? They are much easier than kayaks, lots more fun, and you can surf in them, where you can't with kayaks. \nGood luck! And keep the open side up!
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Hi..your the girl who asked about baitboats awhile back !! Here's a few you can try -: Carp Unlimited, there mail order specialists who do finance over6,12 or 24 months..tel 01206 760775 or www.carptackle.co.uk and theres Bennetts of Sheffield who also do finance, l think there a little on the expensive side but it depends on what your wanting to buy..tel 0114 2756756 or www.bosfish.co.uk/email office@bosfish.co.uk...they both do catalogue's....this one i'm not sure about, finance wise that is but they may do cheque spread, here's the name and number any way...J&K Tackle at Bicester general enquiries 01869 242589 wwwjktackle.co.uk....good luck
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The first thing you need to do is figure out how you plan on using the boat.  This will tell you the amount of HP (horse power) you will need for that activity.  I would also suggest that you decide how many people you will be boating with usually.  This will tell you the size.  What most people do not realize is that when you put a boat in the water, it shrinks.  They look huge on the trailer but once you figure out your passangers, gear, coolers, etc, the boat will shrink.  I would also suggest that you look at someting used, late model.  I say this because it is quite possible that you will change your boating habits with-in a very short period of time.\nThis way, if you choose to either sell or trade your first boat, you will not take a huge hit in depreciatioin.  Hope this helps.
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any boat would work\nnon-pros dont need a big motor to race aroung a lake because they dont have a time limit\nthe bass dont really care what kind of boat your in\njust keep in mind if it is an all metal boat then put some old carpet on the floor to keep the noise level down because fish will 'spook' at sudden noises\ngood luck and good fishing
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You don't want to spend too much money on a beginner's set because you should outgrow them in a year or two anyway. However, you definitely want forgiving clubs which means cavity-backs. \n\nNow on to golf clubs. For beginners, I would recommend the Mizuno MX-17s. They are very forgiving. They have recently been replaced by the MX-900, so you should be able to get a good deal on the 17s new. Mizuno's are famous for the softness of their forged irons, and even though the 17's are cast not forged, they come close to the forged irons in feel. When it comes to quality, Mizuno irons cannot be beat.\n\nAnother popular beginner's set is the Pings. The new G5s are quite pricey, but you may be able to find a used set or perhaps a G2 set for a good price. The Pings are also well known for being forgiving, but they just looked too ugly for me. I couldn't stand the look of them while I still find myself admiring my MX-17s after a full year. \n\nThe Callaways, imo, are just as pricey as the Pings without their forgiveness. They don't look as good as the Mizunos either.\n\nIf you are just experimenting with golf and not sure if you will stick with it, go with the much cheaper 2nd tier brands. These include Tommy Armour, Ben Hogan, Adams, etc. They should be almost as good if not as good as the big brands but at a fraction of the price. If you decide to stick with the game after a year, you can always upgrade later.\n\nAbout fitting, it is certainly important.  Most golf stores will fit clubs for you for free if you purchase them from their store.\n\nAbout shafts, unless a golf store measures your swing speed at 95mph or higher, go with Regular Flex shafts, not the Stiff Flex. So many people have an ego issue and go with the stiff when regular is most appropriate for the majority of players.  As a beginner, I would doubt that your swing speed would be fast enough to warrant stiff flex, so don't let anyone talk you into stiff without measuring your speed first.  (And don't buy the "you'll grow into it" line ... buy what is best for you now.)\n\nRegarding woods, you wont need them if you are a true beginner.  If you have a pretty comfortable and consistent swing with your irons, then you'd be ready to move on to woods if you're not there already.\n\nHope this helps!
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not sure where u are, but i find the best deals around the lakes for camper and boats or around docks if u can manage 2 get on lake, because some ppl dont have trailers for them if they also bought them on the lake, best time of year for that is fall, also check in boat trader
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I want a G'Loomus Jig N' Worm casting rod that's 7'1" MH action, and a Shimano Calais 6.2:1 casting reel, model CL200ASV.  All together, not including line I would have to spend\n$744.99, and that is $744.99 more than I have.  I am working to become a professional fisherman, and one day will have that dream rig.  I put the links up for you to check out if you want.  Tight lines
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You have asked an unanswerable question based upon the limited information you have given.\n\nFirst you need to be specific about "all the comforts of home". Does that incluse a dishwasher? How about a washer and dryer? Being able to take long hot showers? How big must your TV be? In fact, where is "home". Where do you plan to live onboard? In the north, south, east coast, west coast? How many people in the family? Do you like to camp or do you stay in hotels? You need to define what you consider an acceptable "lifestyle".\n\nNext you need to figure out what you plan to do once you move aboard. Do you plan to go world cruising and so need an offshore cable boat or do you paln to sail close to shore on nice days so you don't need the offshore capability.\n\nOK, next, you need to decide how much time and money you want to invest in maintenance and upgrades. You can buy an older boat with minimal equipment for a lot less than a new boat or you can buy a bigger older boat than a newer, smaller boat for your $100,000. Older boats always require a LOT more work and you will need to start replacing older equipment sooner on an old boat.\n\nSo think through those things first. I have lived aboard sailboats (38' and 39') several times and have years worth of experience. It is a great experience but you need to think through what is important to you and how you plan to use the boat and spend your time.\n\nCheers
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It all depends on what u are looking for. If you want a party ship I would go with Carnival.\nA high classed ship, a little more expensive, Crystal lines or the Cunard lines (Queen Mary). a Family ship would be be either Royal Norweigan or Holland America.\ntime wise I would not any longer than a week for my first cruise. This is long enough to find out if you like crusing.
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If you have no budgetary limits, you have many, many options.  I would recommend the Ping G5's (if you can stand their looks) or the Mizuno Mx-900s.  These are both extremely forgiving clubs that are geared toward the beginner.  Expect to spend close to a thousand bucks, though.\n\nFor those on a budget, the Adams Idea OS set for men is probably the best product on the market.  They are very forgiving clubs that are very good quality for a good price.  The set includes wood-like hybrids for the 3 and 4 irons, iron-like hybrids for the 5 and 6 irons, and regular cavity backs for your 7-PW irons. This set can be found on eBay for $369 or mid-$400's retail.\n\nIf you are just trying out golf experimentally, then buy a set of used clubs.  Make sure they have cavity backs though, because used or not, you want the most forgiving clubs as a beginner.\n\nHope this is helpful!
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It depends on whether you want a sit-on-top kayak or a sit-in, and also whether you want a recreational/touring kayak or white-water kayak. \nI am most familiar with recreational/touring kayaks. For sit-on-tops, I would recommend the "ocean kayak" brand. For sit-in kayaks, I recommend Dagger or Perception kayaks. They make a lot of models, with a large variety of options. Good luck! Kayaking is so much fun with both model types!
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It depends on what you mean.  If you want to make one from scratch, start with boat plans.  You can get plans from the local library, boating magazines, and even shipyards.\n\nThere are many models available that are in kit form.  You can build those and paint in your own color scheme.\n\nLastly, there are ready to float boats that are R/C.  You can have an out-of-the-box boat in the water in less than 10 minutes, once the batteries are charged.\n\nGas powered boats are the most fun, but they travel too fast for the backyard pool.  You will need a calm lake...or a flooded back 40, to have any fun.  I have a Prather Lap Cat...see link.
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my rictas, which are on the higher side of the scale, were i think 30. but you can some good ones for twenty or less. rictas, spitfire and autobahn are really good. you should probably get wheels that are made from a company that only makes wheels. zero and girl and stuff like that may look cooler, but also may wear out faster. wheel-only companies spend all their money and time on finding out good ways to make it faster, stronger, and lighter.