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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 01:57 PM
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dandeeks
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ps. I have plenty of storage/cpmpartments where a partner can put his keys etc in. You don't need to buy a whole console for that.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 02:05 PM
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watermelon orange
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i am considering this as i get ready to buy a new boat - advantages and disadvantages based on your experience as a boat owner and or co-angler
ive had both and am leaning towards a single for room. Quit leaning. A dual console just gets in the way for you and your passenger. upgrade the manueverability of your fishing machine.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 02:09 PM
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Amberlamps
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I have an 18ft dual console. My next boat will be a single for sure. More manueverability and space is essential.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: Bissett]
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11/15/15 02:38 PM
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joebass2
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I have always had dual console boats and will continue to buy dual or the new option of removable second consoles. I can not think of one time having a second console cost me boating a fish and this all that matters to me. I like the look of the second console and the weather/wind protection for my partner. When it start costing me fish then I'll reconsder. This is pretty much how I see it as well. Plus I like the glove compartment in that second console for my phone, keys, wallet, etc. Same here.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 02:56 PM
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Kay Dyson
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Ken, If the better half is gonna be fishing with you, no matter how little. You better have a second one, you can take them out and put it back in minutes for about an extra 600 bucks. Justsay'n
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 03:07 PM
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Okie Poke
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Resale is better with a dual console. Looks are better. Wife must have wind protection. Enough for me.........
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 03:11 PM
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ChrisPowellFishing
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It will protect your co-angler from wind/rain on a long runs during the winter. They would be thankful for it.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: Okie Poke]
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11/15/15 03:12 PM
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ChrisPowellFishing
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Resale is better with a dual console. Looks are better. Wife must have wind protection. Enough for me......... +1
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: eggs'isled]
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11/15/15 05:54 PM
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Rob Lay
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It's a boat...your exposed to the elements regardless...I have always had singles in my 17, 18's and now 20 footer...and when it's cold and rainey behind the consol I'm still cold and getting wet...I spend more time on the water alone than with a partner and I will guarantee that I biotch about the cold and wet just as much as when there is another person sitting in the direct cold and rain...if you can't take the outdoors stay inside ! I will alway's buy my boats with a single for more room. you must not run over 50 mph if you are saying console and no console is same.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: Rob Lay]
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11/15/15 07:05 PM
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eggs'isled
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actually you are mostly right...I have a new Z520C w/250 Pro XS on it and she'll do 72mph if I let her...and most of the time I use the Opti-Max fuel savings by keeping it under 4k rpm, I fish a lot and this saves me a ton of money...and when it's real cold or raining I dam sure ain't WOT to often, first because that is miserable and second with cold and rain there is usually a good wind and adding a little pounding to pelting rain and real cold air ain't for me when I'm just fun fishing... competing in a little derby changes things a little - if your my co angler better get ready to be miserable...cause we gone....LOL, and having fished on the no boat side in draw derby's in all kinds of weather i can still say I would rather have the extra room to move around especially since if it's cold and raining I'm going to be dresses like the stay-puff man and getting in and out from behind a console with my derby bag and rods all stuffed in there is a hassle especially if the boat is less than 19 foot ! - I've been running around in bass boats for 30 some years now, and in just about every brand on the market and I'd be a fool to say a console does not make a differance, just not enough difference to me to take up that much space...cause as I said before I fish mostly alone... It's a boat...your exposed to the elements regardless...I have always had singles in my 17, 18's and now 20 footer...and when it's cold and rainey behind the consol I'm still cold and getting wet...I spend more time on the water alone than with a partner and I will guarantee that I biotch about the cold and wet just as much as when there is another person sitting in the direct cold and rain...if you can't take the outdoors stay inside ! I will alway's buy my boats with a single for more room. you must not run over 50 mph if you are saying console and no console is same.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 07:16 PM
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Jpurdue
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I'm of the opinion the advantages of the duals far outweigh the negligible disadvantages. They look better and you improve the ride of any passengers immeasurably. Personally I can not think of a single time where I thought, "gee this second console is a real burden, I wish it weren't here." However, if you've ridden shotgun in a single console in anything but pristine weather I can guarantee you've thought, "gee it sure would be nice if there was a second console."
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/15/15 07:26 PM
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Fish AKA Jerry
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Well my mind was made up for me by my bigmouth. Instead of just bringing a new boat home my big mouth told my wife I was buying a new boat. She replied that it was totally okay with her but it better have a dual console.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: Fish AKA Jerry]
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11/16/15 03:37 AM
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Happykamper
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Removable console is the only way to go, I really like my boat without the second console but will put it in when the weather is cold and raining.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
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11/16/15 03:59 AM
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randywillfish
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My Skeeter ZX-190 came new with single console. The second console sat in my garage, in the box,for a month. After the 2nd time of wife flying across the lake(and tasting bugs), I went back to dealership and had 2nd console installed. Do I miss the extra space? Not really. I just have to be a bit more careful putting rods in storage.
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Re: single vs double console
[Re: krawlin 47]
#11226222
11/16/15 04:03 AM
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921 Phoenix
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The Phoenix console will come out in about ten seconds turn one knob and just pull up, to put it back in slide in and turn latch your done.
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