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Aluminum Boat Feedback #11956640 11/29/16 04:28 PM
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Dad and I are in the market for a new boat. Will mainly be used for crappie fishing Murvaul, sandbass fishing Sabine in the Spring, and inshore Galveston Bay. We are looking at 20 ft bay or CC. Thinking Xpress, Alumnacraft, or G3.

Would certainly like some feedback from folks running any of these or something similar.

Thanks!

Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11956660 11/29/16 04:37 PM
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Xpress

Also a saltwater outboard and trolling motor. cool

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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11956672 11/29/16 04:43 PM
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I have been running a XPRESS H22 Bay for the last 3 years. Bought new in 2013. It has a Yahama 150. Zero issues. I like the fact it has no carpet. Wash it out and it looks new. Only down side for me is the wind. It will blow around on you compared to a heavy fiberglass boat. I think all the boat manufactures are building good quality boats these days.

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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11956842 11/29/16 06:46 PM
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I love mt Ranger RT188..

Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11957237 11/29/16 10:31 PM
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I have a Xpress 18 foot side console. Ive had it 4 years and fish a lot. Great boat in mild wind but 15 +mph wind its a rough wet ride. If i knew then what i know now I probably would have went with Lund V hull.

Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11957433 11/30/16 12:48 AM
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11957473 11/30/16 01:04 AM
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Xpress great boats


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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11957617 11/30/16 02:06 AM
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Alumacraft and Sea Ark would be top two pics in my opinion. Xpress better than G3 but behind first two. All will do you a good job........avoid Grizzly Trackers if you can. Good luck.

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I like this one CamoKing, want to sell it??

Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11957619 11/30/16 02:07 AM
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Guys, thanks for the feedback.

CamoKing, which boat model is that? Love that boat!!

From the feedback I'm getting, I'm leaning toward the H20B vs XP20CC based on the feedback of better ride in chop and handling while turning.

Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11957690 11/30/16 02:36 AM
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+ 1 For Express


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Start with a Lund and work down from there.


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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11958031 11/30/16 11:47 AM
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I searched for a new boat for years. The Xpress is a great boat but i wanted a larger deck. I called Gator Trax and let let me design the boat exactly how I wanted it. The center console is great for driving. Gator Trax builds the larger boats with 3/16" or .190 aluminum. These boats are built like tanks. You can design the entire boat the way you want it. This is a 2072 Strike series with a 225 Pro XS
















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Wow!

those are both freakin nice boats! Great setups.
Thanks for the picts!



Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback [Re: CoachTod] #11958051 11/30/16 12:15 PM
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I would check out Crestliner and Ranger also. Two of the absolute best hull designs out there. Tboxfish here on the forum has a Crestliner bay boat, 22' and the draft is about 6"! It is an impressive boat and handles big water with ease. 2cents


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