Lowe John Boats are typically between 10 and 14 feet long with a flat hull to prevent easy tipping. The Lowes brand name has quite a reputation with an emphasis on quality… there long track record speaks for itself. Lowe has done so well with it’s John Boats that they’ve expanded and now offer over 20 different models and styles…. and even offer the addition of a matched trailer. Lowe has been building boats since 1972 and takes extreme care in the production of each boat they sell. Unlike a lot of other john boat manufacturers lowes uses the highest quality riveted aluminum and even covers the hull of each john boat (inside and out) with a very strong acrylic enamel which gives it a rugged edge above just about any other john boat you’ll be able to find!

 Buying a reposessed boat is really no different to any other boat purchase, you need to do a thorough inspection of the vessel, engine, hull, and all other aspects of the boat. Just because the boat was reposessed doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be in bad shape (especially with todays economy.) There are a lot of people who genuinenly care about the maintenance of their boats but simply don’t have the resources to keep them at this point — this means that there is going to be a flood of reposessed boats which are actually in fantastic shape (this is just my 2 cents.)

 I’ve got a fantastic boat mechanic who I’ve actually taken along with me to inspect each boat I’ve purchased over the last 9 years. I’ve developed a give and take relationship with the mechanic — he inspects the boats for me and he gets rewarded with all of the maintenance and upgrade work. If you aren’t lucky enough to have this, you could always offer a reputable boat mechanic $50 or so to stop by and take it look at the boat before making any decisions. In the long run it will really pay off — you don’t want to get stuck with a lemon!

 Fishing Boats and your Choices
If your boating approach is to become a professional fisherman or angler, you will probably be after a flats / pro bass / tracker style boat. You’ll be looking for a boat with 100 or more horse power that can really get you where you need to go. On the other hand; if you have 3 kids and want to go on family fishing outings something with a flat hull or large deck such as a pontoon boat might be perfect for you. Pontoons usually only have a 60 or so horse power engine so you’ll end up saving money initially as well as on gas consumption over time. There are boats on the market now that can accomplish both of the examples I mentioned so do your homework. There are twin hull boats that are large enough for the family but really fly across the water at 25 mph! Do some research and don’t jump into anything too quickly.

 Watersports and Skii Boats
You don’t have much of a choice when choosing a sport boat simply these boats are designed specifically for each sport. For example, wakeboarding boats have wake board racks/clips/storage and rope bars onboard. You will always have a choice of makes, models, and motors though. If you’re an amateur at the sport you may want to start small and grow your boat with your skills. I have personally seem some sport boats that would intimidate an amateur … remember, just maintain your boat and you can always sell later!

 Recreational Boats, Kayaks, and Canoes
Here again, your choices are almost made for you depending on what adventure or sport you’re after. If you’re interesting in going white water rafting then make sure you get a canoe with a hard shell and the necessary safety additions. There are many accessories (both for your canoe and for you personally) that you can buy after the fact. On the other side of the spectrum; If you’re interested in going fishing on the lake behind your house then you don’t really have any specifics to worry about — aside from comfortable seating and a wide hull so you don’t have to worry about tipping your new kayak. From what I’ve been told kayak fishing is the most peaceful form of fishing available!