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Deerejohn, yes, I am in the Poconos and for many years my parents had a lake front home on Lake Wallepaupack. So thanks for the link.
From the rest of the posts I am thinking more inboard motor, the comments make sense. When I was a kid outboards were the thing, Evinrude, Johnson and Merc.
Tomorrow on my way home I plan to stop at two boat dealers, one at Lake Wallenpaupack and the other near Quakertown, PA. Just trying to get my feet wet and gain a little experience on what my needs and costs will be. I doubt I will buy for this years season but suspect late fall would actually be a good tome to negotiate.
Obviously I need to go through an educational process on a decision like this.
I might even surf E-bay. because of my business travels I have a larger market area to work than many buyers.
Thanks for the comments, all are appreciated and considered.
One more thing, should I trailer the boat instead of a slip rental isn't it difficult to launch a boat by yourself? I was spoiled as a kid, we had a private dock and no need of a trailer.
If you want to get your feet wet buy a boat with a hole in the bottom. It will be very cheap, and it don't matter what engine is on it. LOL