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Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/29/16 04:28 PM
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CoachTod
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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!
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
[Re: CoachTod]
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11/29/16 04:37 PM
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TexExp
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Xpress Also a saltwater outboard and trolling motor. Corrosion will tear your s___ up.
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
[Re: CoachTod]
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11/29/16 04:43 PM
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fish hunt sleep
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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.
Last edited by fish hunt sleep; 11/29/16 04:44 PM.
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/29/16 06:46 PM
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JIM SR.
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/29/16 10:31 PM
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Joe Slab
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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.
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
[Re: CoachTod]
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11/30/16 12:48 AM
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CamoKing
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
[Re: CoachTod]
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11/30/16 01:04 AM
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shill
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shill
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
[Re: CoachTod]
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11/30/16 02:06 AM
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Tommy Downhome
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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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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
[Re: CamoKing]
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11/30/16 02:07 AM
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Tommy Downhome
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I like this one CamoKing, want to sell it??
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
[Re: CoachTod]
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11/30/16 02:07 AM
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CoachTod
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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.
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/30/16 02:36 AM
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one-3lb-er
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"One-3Lb-er" PB= 3Lb 4 OZ Texarkana, TX Fish in Texas=Wright Patman, Lake of Pines, Caddo: Arkansas=Millwood, Greeson, Dierks, White Oak: Oklahoma=Pine Creek, Hugo.
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/30/16 03:49 AM
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Tod Fridge
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Start with a Lund and work down from there.
Flying Fisherman
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/30/16 11:47 AM
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Rodney2100
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/30/16 12:04 PM
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TexExp
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Wow!
those are both freakin nice boats! Great setups. Thanks for the picts!
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Re: Aluminum Boat Feedback
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11/30/16 12:15 PM
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red snappa
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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.
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