Pilot 460 15 footer VS CJR 15 footer

[gulfbreeze]

Im currently looking at two boats, one is a Pilot 460 and the other is a CJR

I have owned some nice boats in the past, Aqua sport 25 with a 235 hp omc, and a welcraft 20 with a 175 Johnson. Unfortunately due to financially reasons I have had to down size for now, but I really do think the Pilot 460 looks like a mini Aquasport, very bulky for its size and looks like a good sea going boat, the CJR looks abit thin and dinky, Im planning to go out with me, my father and my friend about no more than about 2 miles offshore (of cardigan bay) in relative calm seas. What boat out of these two would you say is the best option?

Look forward to any replies.

 

[gordmac]

Might be worth asking here: http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/77-Boat-Owning-Equipment-and-Maintenance

 

[Davy_S]

The CJR is 14ft, I used one for years on the Fylde coast, they are a stable fishing platform, great in a following sea but they don't arf bang in the slightest head sea! mine had a 50 Evinrude on it. Crazy I know, but I did Douglas IOM in mine in under 3 hours, flat calm of course. lots of old ones around, complete with stress cracks!
Shetland Sheltie is a better boat, but CJR plenty good enough for inshore fishing.

 

[gulfbreeze]

I just won a 17 foot Pilot 560 with a 70 horse Johnson on ebay. So ill keep you up to date on how it goes. I only intend to go 1-2 miles out on calm days.