That's a square deal for a Willie with only a few years on her for sure, Stam, and I appreciate the suggestion, but I am trying to keep the cost somewhere below $3K (I should add this criterion to my original post), as this will be my first true boat. I might go as high as $3,500 for a boat that "speaks to me," but until I know more about what I really want/need, I don't want to go all in.

The paint is a cool option at what I think seems like a good price. I know who to call when I get ready to set up my ultimate fishing machine.

Thanks for the tip!