Good friend of mine found a 2001 21 Hammer with 197 hours.

He wants to boat in the intracoastal and the Gulf on calm days. Price is $10,500 with trailer.

Pros and cons of this boat?

Mike, if the boat is in decent shape I would have to say thats the best deal on a Hammer Ive heard of. Ive been in smaller boats in the gulf on bad days. Its not a liner boat, Id say go for it.

If he doesn't buy it, I will!

Great price, the asking price up here in Toronto is around 22k canadian...

Great little boat. I had one for about 4 years with a 7.4 and it ran like a top. A worked 25 turned to a 24P was the best prop for me.

Sounds like a deal if the boat is in decent shape and maintained!

That is a steal, buy it.

Mike posted this for me. Actually it is a 1998 not a 2001 with a 7.4 MPI, Bravo 1 with a 23P. It was used mostly for fresh water. It looks like it came out of the factory maybe a year ago it is so clean. I am just not sure on the size boat for the Tampa Bay / Gulf / Intercoastal area. Thoughts?

I think the Hammer has the same bottom as a 212 Islander. My 212 was a lot of fun. Not so good when it got bumpy though. If the bay regularly has wind blow chop I would definitely want to take it for a test ride and see if you are ok with the ride. Flat water it would not be a problem.

Even as a 98 if it is as nice as you say, it is a good deal. I have a 2001 Hammer since new. It will handle pretty big water, but it is not a 25. It is a great inland lake boat, but you may want more length in the ocean.

He doesn't want but i will buy it.