re: Without trying to talk me out of it, or telling me how it’s a money pit….boats

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I have a 2020 Express XP 200 with a Yamaha 115 I'm looking to sell. It has a minn kota trolling motor, Lowranance depth, gps, fish finder and most of all your requirements. Not sure about the ability to add a poling plat form. I'm only asking $27500. Id you are interested, I would be glad to send you some pics. [/url][/img]

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This would be the boat to get. Lots of room, shallow draft. You wouldnt need to upgrade unless you start getting mad at the trout and want to chase them on windy days.

I have a poling skiff, and it was my only boat for 6-7 years. I've done almost everything in it, weather pending, but the room for a family is severely lacking. A big wide higher sided boat would be perfect.

I would say get a 18-20 ft bay boat, but if you want to chase shallow water reds like you do in the kayak, a bay boat wont cut it. Those wide aluminum boats draft less than my skiff.

As far as the poling platform, just stick an ice chest on the front and back. Poling is cool and all, but I rarely actually pole,its not that easy. I t-motor 90% of the time.