HELLO JIM, 
I UNDERSTAND YOU ARE LOOKING TO HELP YOUR FRIEND WITH THE PURCHASE OF A BOAT.
COUPLE QUESTIONS;
- $35,000 BUDGET, DOES THAT INCLUDE TAX?
- 25'-26', WOULD THIS BE A BOW RIDER, CUDDY CABIN OR SPORT CRUISER?
- THINGS THAT ARE MUST HAVE'S, TRAILER