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10/04/15 06:25 PM
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Andy73
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thinking about buying a new catfish boat. Looked at sea ark pro cat 200 with a 115 merc yesterday it was a sweet boat but a bit pricey. Looking for a boat with a lot of room and a big livewell and capable of running in shallow water any opinions?
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Re: catfish boat
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10/04/15 06:58 PM
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SALLYSUE
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Re: catfish boat
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10/04/15 08:10 PM
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GetSlimed
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IMO it's hard to find a new model with a lot of walk-around room because they make the decks so big.
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Re: catfish boat
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10/04/15 09:13 PM
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SALLYSUE
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Blazer Bay will build it the way you want it I have one and very happy with it There tough ole boats too
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Re: catfish boat
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10/04/15 09:58 PM
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Bob Landry
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So will Sea Ark and you can get a new 1872 pretty well tricked out for around $25K. I'm going to be posting some photos of mine in the catfish section now that I have all of my goodies installed. For an aluminum boat it's my first choice. All of the 72s are built using .125" aluminum.
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Re: catfish boat
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10/05/15 01:19 AM
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turbofred
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I sure do like my DuraCraft!!
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Re: catfish boat
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10/05/15 02:35 AM
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Capt. Michael Littlejohn
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Look at the Blazer Bay 2400...it's a non liner boat and has tons of floor space.  The Sea Ark is a good boat but will rattle your teeth in rough open water and get you wet. At least the 24'er will.
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Re: catfish boat
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10/05/15 10:32 AM
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Chemdawg
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i know i have a not so popular boat buy both the Pro Masters i have had we're great boats my 2001 is pretty nice with tones of walk around space. I can take someone in a wheel chair and they have more then enough to move around in up front an it will sit about 6in it had s mercy 150 and regards i only paid 6k for a bike th hie ho
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Re: catfish boat
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10/05/15 07:16 PM
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South Tex Fish
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Re: catfish boat
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10/05/15 08:23 PM
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Andy73
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Thanks for the feed back guys. Found a used g3 sportsman 200 less than a year old gonna go check out this weekend.
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Re: catfish boat
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10/06/15 12:24 AM
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J Lowe
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I've been in this dilemma for a long time now. Ive been trying to stick around the 30k mark, but it seems everything I like is 40k+. I like the layout of the Blazer Bay but I really want a walk through windshield.. Another style Im drawn to is the Alumaweld Stryker, wide open floor all the way to the transom. But even though its a 14* deadrise, im afraid being aluminum its still gonna be a harsh ride in the chop.. Is there a boat out there that fits my needs/budget?? lol
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Re: catfish boat
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10/06/15 01:01 AM
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Txmedic033
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I can't decide what I want either. I'm torn between a 22' CC or a big Lund for my dream boat. I finally sold my boat and plan on buying one in the near future. I just need to make up my mind first is all. I don't want new and I don't want to spend 40K either.
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Re: catfish boat
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10/06/15 01:22 AM
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BrianTx01
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Look at the Blazer Bay 2400...it's a non liner boat and has tons of floor space. The Sea Ark is a good boat but will rattle your teeth in rough open water and get you wet. At least the 24'er will. +1...especially on a big lake. I would stay away from all modified v aluminum boats.
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Re: catfish boat
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10/06/15 11:50 AM
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GetSlimed
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Wow, just checked out the Blazer website, the 2400 does have a lot of floor space. If they offer a taller console I would be sold. Being 6' 4" it's nice having the steering wheel up higher, which a great option I have on my Blue Wave.
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Re: catfish boat
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10/06/15 12:27 PM
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Txmedic033
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I would stay away from all modified v aluminum boats. Are you referring to deep V hulls as well and if so, why?
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