I'm in the market for my first boat, with a budget of about $15000.

I've got a rough idea of what I'm chasing. Something around the 4m mark. Tiller steer. Full floor/casting deck. Stable at a stand still. Purely estuary/fresh water use. Basically something I can comfortably flick lures in all day by myself or two up.

Does anyone have any tips on buying a used boat? Things I should consider, or even look out for in a boat? Hell, particular brands/models to consider or stay away from?

At at the moment I'm thinking something like a quintrex hornet trophy.