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All purpose fishing boats
Posted on 4/9/12 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 4/9/12 at 6:35 pm
I am looking in to possibly buying a used 17 - 18 foot all purpose fishing boat. I want a boat that can handle shallow water but that can also handle some rough waves as well. I would prefer to stay away from fiberglass hulls and go with the all-weld aluminum. Anyone have any suggestions on what brands I should go after or any other tips for a first time buyer? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Posted on 4/9/12 at 7:03 pm to dandymatt
I doubt you are gonna find a 17-18 ft aluminum boat that is gonna hamdle rough water very well. A center console will handle it better but still gonna be rough and wet.
Are you looking new or used? What kinda price range?
Xpress seems to be a very popular and well rounded boat. I'd start there.
Are you looking new or used? What kinda price range?
Xpress seems to be a very popular and well rounded boat. I'd start there.
This post was edited on 4/9/12 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 4/9/12 at 7:31 pm to Who Me
I agree with the Xpress. I have owned a 18' center console xpress and loved it. My buddy has one now and it is great.
Posted on 4/9/12 at 7:43 pm to El Josey Wales
Action craft flats boat. It's fiberglass but is made for the shallow marsh and will handle the waves better than an aluminum boat. And the have a platform over the motor to sight fish for reds an push pole. Your welcome.
Posted on 4/9/12 at 7:53 pm to dandymatt
A center console can't be beat for all-purpose. Just don't expect a cadillac ride in rough water with a 17 foot boat.
Posted on 4/9/12 at 8:40 pm to dandymatt
21 foot express. Do whatever we want up to about 4 foot waves. Serves us nicely
Posted on 4/9/12 at 8:53 pm to jimbeam
I know it's not popular to like these now since they sold out but I'm really liking these with the inverted V hull. Heard the ride is great, there light, and best of all cheap. This is the 16 but I want the 17
Posted on 4/9/12 at 11:16 pm to Langston
Appreciate all the suggestions! I m looking for something in the $6000 range, so I probably won't be able to do the center console. I may have to make my 1st purchase a freshwater boat which will suit me fine for where I am.
Posted on 4/9/12 at 11:18 pm to dandymatt
You might be able to find an aluminum center console for that price.
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