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re: Bass/Panfish Aluminum Rigs
Posted on 1/12/14 at 9:58 pm to Farmtiger
Posted on 1/12/14 at 9:58 pm to Farmtiger
I prefer Yamaha, but I would buy a boat with a Mercury Optimax if the deal was right (unless we're talking four stroke, then I wouldn't touch Mercury with a ten foot pole. Mercury has put out some complete shite four strokes - Verado for example). I wouldn't own a Evinrude, my Dad bought a new rig with an E-tech on it a few years ago, and it wouldn't crank if the temp was below 42*. Neither Evinrude or the dealership could accurately diagnose the problem - had him running different types of oils, changed filters, sensors, etc... He sold it and just ate the loss, handled it better than I would have.
I would also recommend maxing out the horsepower, which for the boat your talking about buying is either a 115 or a 150. You'll be happier with the performance (not just top end speed) and it will help resale value and make it more sellable.
The Ranger/Triton is a nice rig BTW.
I would also recommend maxing out the horsepower, which for the boat your talking about buying is either a 115 or a 150. You'll be happier with the performance (not just top end speed) and it will help resale value and make it more sellable.
The Ranger/Triton is a nice rig BTW.
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:53 am to Farmtiger
I bought Lowe boat 2 years ago, Stinger175 with a 75 Murcury 4-stroke. I like it alot. Word of advice, no matter what you buy, if you are going to do any spider-rigging for white perch, then buy a boat with the 2-seat capacity for the front of the boat. My family loves to go fishing with me now. Most of the action is in the front of the boat.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:41 am to Farmtiger
I have an older alum rig, 17.5 ' 2000 Skeeter w/ 75 yama. It's actually a G3 boat, from what I have been able to find, G3 sold Skeeter some alum boats, and skeeter sold G3 some glass boats. So basically I have a G3, highly recommend. Center rod locker, I can hold up to 7'6" in there, brother has a lowe with the side lockers and he can only get 7'. No front livewell, not a big deal for me, becasue I would rather have the dry storage anyway. It came with a 12v 45lb MK, upgraded to a 24v 74lb, best money ever spent on my boat. Go to BPS and play with their electronics see which one you like best. I would get 2 combo units though, nice to have the map on the trolling motor.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:43 am to Farmtiger
Jon boat with a 5-10 hp motor on the back. That's all you need. That's all those old dudes use that slay fish on the reg.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:45 am to Farmtiger
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This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 8:46 am
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:01 am to ctigersgo
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Word of advice, no matter what you buy, if you are going to do any spider-rigging for white perch, then buy a boat with the 2-seat capacity for the front of the boat. My family loves to go fishing with me now. Most of the action is in the front of the boat.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:07 am to 4LSU2
quote:The engine is the best part of that combo.
My only problem with the Trackers are the Mercury motors.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 3:59 pm to AlxTgr
I like the lay out of the RT 188 and now seeing the double seat accessory posted here, I think I am sold on it.
Great idea going to BPS, would be a great learning opportunity too.
Ok so why does everyone hate on Evinrude? Are Mercury and Yamaha that much better? Why so?
Thanks again!
Great idea going to BPS, would be a great learning opportunity too.
Ok so why does everyone hate on Evinrude? Are Mercury and Yamaha that much better? Why so?
Thanks again!
Posted on 1/13/14 at 4:03 pm to Farmtiger
mercury>>Evinrude>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yamaha.
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