vweeks
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| 07 Jun 2010 07:30 PM |
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Hey everyone. I'm thinking about getting a bass boat. I'm not looking a for anything too expensive, but if you have any links, tips, pointers, referrals, or anything that can help me get off to a great start fishing on a boat, send 'em in. Thanks! |
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| Fishing.. one of the few things in life that keep me sane. |
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armstrong.j
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| 08 Jun 2010 05:30 PM |
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I'm in the same situation! I thought about a small boat, would prefer one with console steering and not a transom steer (is that right?) and a ~50Hp to start with. |
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Pegsguy
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| 09 Jun 2010 08:25 AM |
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If you are a bass fisherman, a console by all means. For us multi-species guys, a lot of time a tiller boat gives more room to fish. Of course if the boat has to double as a family cruiser or tow boat, a walk thru might be the best choice. Tom |
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slipperybob
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| 09 Jun 2010 03:59 PM |
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Sometimes you just have to pick a boat name that you like and go from there. I personally like Ranger so I will look at some Ranger boat models first. You also gotta ask yourself if you want aluminum or fiberglass boat. |
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vweeks
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| 10 Jun 2010 08:51 AM |
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Since we don't own a truck or trailer applicable vehicle, I was maybe looking for something a little more portable. Are inflatables good? What about a pontoon? |
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Pegsguy
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| 12 Jun 2010 07:55 AM |
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Even a small car is capable of pulling a light boat on a trailer, say a 14' jon or semi-vee with a small outboard or trolling motor. If you don't want to trailer you are limited to an inflateable or a folding boat such as the Port-A-Boat. Tom |
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| Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian! |
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Triton176
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| 13 Jun 2010 10:45 AM |
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I've owned a Triton 176 Magnum Aluminum bass boat for about 6 years. I really enjoy it. for fishing, but it is just that a fishing boat. |
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cheffelfinger
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| 10 Jul 2010 03:28 PM |
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i have a sylvan 17 foot mod-v and pull it with a s-10 w/ 2.2 in it. |
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