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My opinion was always get the boat that fits what/how you fish most of the time. Deal with it's limitations the other times. bay boat is what fits me the most,although now all, so i pulled tubes, skiers and did lake and river cruises regularly.

I used Sterlings in New Iberia. I attached pics of their work. I just sold the boat after 11 years and never had a problem.

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I hunted Lake Village the last week of January. There was geese then. We also rode to STuttgart to go to Macks and there was plenty snow's in the fields between the two towns. Some of the people i was hunting with said that they didn't think the numbers of geese was as high as some years but there was still a bunch.

It was 4k for waterline up and interior. I bought the boat with fading gel coat so it needed to be buffed out regardless. It is easier to clean so for now it feels like it was worth it. That may change by the time year 5 rolls around.

If you look long enough you can find deals but you also have to be ready to buy it the minute it hits the interwebs. Wait one day and it's gone. I looked for 4-5 months before i found the boat i wanted last year, sold my bay boat 4 days later for 8 thousand more than i paid for it.

Prices in Louisiana for Bay/offshore are still high. Even ridiculous high in some cases. There are deals to be had if you are patient and search for them but you have to be ready to purchase that day as they don't last long because alot of people are looking too.

i've had both. Either is good but the motorguide is better at holding anchor mode or spot lock. the xi5 i have now is 8 years old and has never had a problem other than i had to replace the remote ($100) this year as the circuit board was corroded. My boat stays on lift in salt water and remote stays with it. I wouldn't be afraid to purchase either if you have a favorite brand. i was told Minn Kota customer service is better and parts availibility but i haven't had to use that on motorguide yet

I don't know anyone with an open boat slip right now. They are pretty high in demand. I would post in hopedale fisheries or Campo's facebook group. maybe someone would rent one for a couple of days but they rent them by the month on long term rentals (annual).

i think the biggest and busiest is Tri Care and Coy's both close to Gonzales. Both do great work but i wouldn't let Coy's work on anything of mine because of the manager/rudeness.

I used Diesel avenue off Florida Bvld and was happy with the work and time it took them. i would use them again.

All three mentioned work on all brands.

Early morning fish outlets into Lake Borgne. Look for current lines from the outlet. Afternoon you can look for birds or common areas that usually hold fish like Martello Castle. Last weekend they would only bite live shrimp, didn't want anything to do with plastic of any type or color, i tried both days. Be Patient, they didn't bite all at once. It was catch 2-3 and then deal with little ones tile 10-15 minutes later catch 2-3 more. Takes a few hours but i filled the box Saturday and Sunday this way. Early was a popping cork with live shrimp 2.5' and afternoon it was carolina rig with live. Hope this helps