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If you want a boat on a budget then a displacement, open 13 to 14 foot dinghy with as deep sides as you can get, and a 5-10hp outboard will fish 2 comfortably, 3 at a pinch and will give loads of fun for sheltered inshore fishing. A big plus is you can manhandle boat and trailer for launching, no need to worry about towcars on a slipway. I bet you could get boat, outboard, trailer, basic safety gear and all the bits/bobs you need and still have change from £1,000. If it works for you (and that is how I got started), then you can save up and trade up over time, plus get some fishing and experience in the meantime.