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I want to buy a boat but need advice

Posted on 5/29/26 at 3:18 pm
Posted by KRobinson
Member since Jun 2016
271 posts
Posted on 5/29/26 at 3:18 pm
I will primarily use this boat in the swamps, hitting trees, and hunting. Rarely will I be able to use it to fish bass. I would like to be able to use it in Toledo Bend but I will only be able to do so maybe once a year. What should I get? Gatortail, outboard, center console? Most of my time on the water will be Summer and Winter months. Fall and Spring are busy seasons for me.
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
1291 posts
Posted on 5/29/26 at 4:19 pm to
Gator tail for sure
Posted by JTM72
BR, LA.
Member since Mar 2014
1557 posts
Posted on 5/29/26 at 4:21 pm to
40 hp tiller handle outboard with a jack plate on 16' jon boat, can do everything you just mentioned.
Posted by KemoSabe65
70605
Member since Mar 2018
7119 posts
Posted on 5/29/26 at 5:28 pm to
Would stretch that to 18’
Posted by rodnreel
South La.
Member since Apr 2011
1542 posts
Posted on 5/29/26 at 6:09 pm to
We need your budget to properly answer the question.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
5699 posts
Posted on 5/29/26 at 8:02 pm to
Buy all that you can afford, it beats getting “2-foot-itis” every couple of years…
Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
19497 posts
Posted on 5/29/26 at 8:32 pm to
Swamps and TB once a year ?? Def aluminum and def 16-18’ Center console would probably be advisable for the room and stability. Plenty to choose from good luck
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