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Bass Boat Itch..
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:13 pm
ok Fella's, I am getting the itch for a bass/pan fish boat. Nothing fancy by any means, just something to doodle around in. I have my eye on a bass tracker (type) or Triton aluminum with around a 40 horse maybe more nothing less. Console steer, and of course I would like it to be rigged out like a bass boat should be.
Fishing lakes, rivers, bayous... Will mainly fish for Bass, Bream, Crappie (Sac-a-lait for you below I-10
), Catfish, etc...
This is where the OB comes in.
What boat would you buy? Less than say 20k...
What options are a must? (front/back live wells, integrated cooler, multiple depth/fish finders, lockable storage, etc..)
What should I really be looking out for? (motor type/brand, hull type/thickness, etc..)
Lagniappe... anything else you can think of.
Also, doesn't just have to be the two brands above, if you know of another boat brand, add it in.
Thanks
Fishing lakes, rivers, bayous... Will mainly fish for Bass, Bream, Crappie (Sac-a-lait for you below I-10
), Catfish, etc... This is where the OB comes in.
What boat would you buy? Less than say 20k...
What options are a must? (front/back live wells, integrated cooler, multiple depth/fish finders, lockable storage, etc..)
What should I really be looking out for? (motor type/brand, hull type/thickness, etc..)
Lagniappe... anything else you can think of.
Also, doesn't just have to be the two brands above, if you know of another boat brand, add it in.
Thanks
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Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:16 pm to Farmtiger
20k limit? Get a 17' bay boat with 125hp or so.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:18 pm to Farmtiger
Always check the used market during hunting season. There's some steals to be had.
Only advice I got
Only advice I got
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:21 pm to Farmtiger
Check out Xpress boats before you buy.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:23 pm to Farmtiger
G3 and Xpress make fine aluminum boats. You can find a 17' with a 90 in that price range new, or a good bit less used.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:25 pm to Slickback
Make sure it has a quality trolling motor and a depth finder up front. Other than that, everything else is lagniappe IMO.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:32 pm to Farmtiger
quote:
I have my eye on a bass tracker (type) or Triton aluminum with around a 40 horse maybe more nothing less.
I would suggest 60 horse power be the minimum on an aluminum boat. 75 hp for a fiber glass boat. It's nice to have the extra hp on calm days.
If 20k is your limit you have many many options for a used bass boat. You can buy a very nice one.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:33 pm to Slickback
Get the engine it's rated for, prop it low for mega arse hole shot, and go catch some reds.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:34 pm to Farmtiger
Xpress and g3 are pretty sweet aluminum rigs.
I believe NASCAR fan has one of each.
My grandpa had a 17' xpress with a 90 Yamaha. We didnt damn near everything in that boat.
I believe NASCAR fan has one of each.
My grandpa had a 17' xpress with a 90 Yamaha. We didnt damn near everything in that boat.
This post was edited on 6/24/13 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 6/24/13 at 12:54 pm to Farmtiger
I have a 2002 Xpress 17' Bass boat with the 115 yamaha (it has the upgraded package - it normally comes with the 90 hp)
It is a great boat. My FIL gave it to me when he got his 18' Xpress. I put in new carpet, new lowrance elite 5 DSI chartplotter/depthfinder and an amp/speakers. I say for a must - have a well powered trolling motor. The carpet has its ups and downs - it is MUCH cooler than bare alum. The down side to bass boat is there isnt much room for ice chest. A depthfinder on the bow would be nice too. The live well is great but wont keep 10+ fish alive unless running all the time so having a fish and food/drink ice chest takes up room. I take it from bayou black to last island (on good days)
If i would be in a position to buy a bay boat, id sell you my Xpress, so if you are still looking next summer, get back with me
It is a great boat. My FIL gave it to me when he got his 18' Xpress. I put in new carpet, new lowrance elite 5 DSI chartplotter/depthfinder and an amp/speakers. I say for a must - have a well powered trolling motor. The carpet has its ups and downs - it is MUCH cooler than bare alum. The down side to bass boat is there isnt much room for ice chest. A depthfinder on the bow would be nice too. The live well is great but wont keep 10+ fish alive unless running all the time so having a fish and food/drink ice chest takes up room. I take it from bayou black to last island (on good days)
If i would be in a position to buy a bay boat, id sell you my Xpress, so if you are still looking next summer, get back with me
This post was edited on 6/24/13 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:01 pm to SeaPickle
Buy as big as you can afford. And try to get a bigger trolling motor if you can.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:05 pm to offshoretrash
quote:
Buy as big as you can afford
This is true too. The 17' is pretty small, but it was free
. FIL's new 18' is much wider and just looks a whole lot bigger. i would go with 18'-20' if you want to fish more than 2 people Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:14 pm to offshoretrash
quote:
uy as big as you can afford. And try to get a bigger trolling motor if you can.
I'm from Farmerville.. Are you initials D.C.?
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:15 pm to JAB528
quote:
Xpress and g3 are pretty sweet aluminum rigs.
Looking at them now.
Thanks for the feedback fellas!
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:15 pm to Farmtiger
My pops has a G3 Eagle 175 PFX............pretty nice boat. Can be used for bass/crappie....etc.
It has a 60 Yamaha on back.
It has a 60 Yamaha on back.
This post was edited on 6/24/13 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:17 pm to Farmtiger
They sure are. How did we ever meet? I just had to look up where farmerville is located
This post was edited on 6/24/13 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:19 pm to Farmtiger
buy my fnlaw's skeeter bass boat.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:33 pm to Farmtiger
Got an old 16' bass tracker thats pretty old with a 40 on the back. It has all the speed I need. I doubt you should be paying more than 10k if looking at the used markets. G3 and xpress are nice too.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:35 pm to Farmtiger
Get a Tunnel hull then you can get where the fish are including Reds and Bass!!!
Posted on 6/24/13 at 1:47 pm to Farmtiger
Keep in mind Black Bayou has 50HP restriction. 
I recommend depthfinder/GPS at console and another at the trolling motor possibly just sonar on the front unit. Recessed foot control for trolling motor is nice. Adds room to front deck and easier on the back. Automatic bilge and lockable rod/storage boxes. A good quality used boat is the way to go. Let someone else pay for the initial loss of value. Someone selling a good boat only a couple years old probably didn't' use it much anyways.
I recommend depthfinder/GPS at console and another at the trolling motor possibly just sonar on the front unit. Recessed foot control for trolling motor is nice. Adds room to front deck and easier on the back. Automatic bilge and lockable rod/storage boxes. A good quality used boat is the way to go. Let someone else pay for the initial loss of value. Someone selling a good boat only a couple years old probably didn't' use it much anyways.
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