Noob questions

[cdavisdb]

$4000 budget for a Septre, can you do it? Yes, if you are lucky and have enough knowledge to pick the right boat. You can also get in way over your head. I'm fairly knowledgeable and would not try it.

Suggestion: a 20 seafari makes a fabulous dive boat in your area. I fished/dived mine for years from Bayport to south of the Tampa ship channel, 20-40 miles offshore, almost every trip. Put 6 tanks in the well forward and she will go though most anything and be reasonably nice to your kidneys. About as close to bullet proof as any boat can be. Not as rough water capable as a Septre but close in that format. Dives three in comfort and 4 in a crowd.

The thing about the seafari is cost. Everything is cheaper, from fuel to engines to all the little stuff, to any major refurbishing you need. If you are on a budget, its hard to beat for your application.