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recommendation for 30' Alaska boat

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harrisonaero

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Coeur d'Alene, ID
I know a lot more about airplanes than boats but my mother and stepfather are looking for a boat to visit the grandkids here in Coeur d'Alene so I offered to help. So I figured this would be a good place to ask since planes and boats often go together for folks.

Need something that will cruise relatively fast (planing hull), about 30'-32' long, and handles relatively rough water like you would see doing light sport fishing in Alaska, San Juan Islands, etc.

Prefer diesel but will go dual gas engines if needed. Opinions here?

Needs to be a his & hers boat so that besides being safe in rough water is also comfortably equipped inside with nice sized galley and stand up head with shower.

Definitely something used and most likely made in the 80s-90s and can be bought in good condition for $30k-$50k.

For example one of the boats she almost got was a 1987 Tollycraft 30' Sport Cruiser. It's a rugged boat and nicely equipped. So that's the type she's looking for- what other models should she consider?
 
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