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Bass Boats
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11/24/17 06:42 AM
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Sandblaster
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What is everyone's opinion on having an 18 footer vs 19 or even bigger? Pros vs Cons? I would like to eventually buy an 18 footer because they coast less money and would be easier to maneuver on a trailer when not in the water compared to a 19 plus footer. I currently have a 16' 11" aluminum deep v with 115 hp but would like to have something bigger and heavier and faster. I'm just not sure if I'll regret buying a 19 foot plus boat.
Last edited by Sandblaster; 11/24/17 06:43 AM.
"It has been said that the Lord does not count the days spent fishing against your total allotment."
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12514531
11/24/17 09:33 AM
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Gamblinman
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If you can afford it and store it, buy the biggest.
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Gamblinman]
#12514600
11/24/17 01:06 PM
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fishinman
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If you can afford it and store it, buy the biggest. This....
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12514674
11/24/17 02:14 PM
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KidKrappie
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Bigger is always better. You won't regret the 19fter
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12514712
11/24/17 02:58 PM
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Ken Gaby
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I fish a 19 ft BassCat. Best fishing platform I've been in for that length boat. And I'd like to have a 20 ft. You can get most 19 ft bass boats on a single axle trailer. 20 ft and up will have tandem axles which is harder to maneuver by hand. Most people will say an aluminum boat is lighter and better on gas. That's true if you're talking flat bottom boats. But deep V aluminum boats sometimes weigh more than a comparable fiberglass boat. If you make the switch, you'll wish you hadn't waited so long to get this type of boat. As stated above, if you can afford it and store, buy the 19 fter. For the money, the Nitro Z18 or Z19 are hard to beat.
Last edited by Ken Gaby; 11/26/17 08:24 PM.
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12515146
11/25/17 12:33 AM
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DOFC
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When you are talking about maneuverablility when not in the water, do you mean moving the trailer around on the driveway or in the garage. If so a lot of people do not know how difficult if not totally impossible to move a tandem axle in anything but a straight line. What I mean is that you can't wiggle it around to get it closer to the wall of the garage like you can with a single axle. The line you drop it on is the line it is going to stay on until you hook up again.
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: DOFC]
#12515167
11/25/17 12:56 AM
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Ken Gaby
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When you are talking about maneuverablility when not in the water, do you mean moving the trailer around on the driveway or in the garage. If so a lot of people do not know how difficult if not totally impossible to move a tandem axle in anything but a straight line. What I mean is that you can't wiggle it around to get it closer to the wall of the garage like you can with a single axle. The line you drop it on is the line it is going to stay on until you hook up again. Exactly.
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12516344
11/26/17 03:47 AM
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BigCaseyB206
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Liking my 206 Champion and haven't had any problems fishing for crappie
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12516396
11/26/17 04:40 AM
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Fishbonz
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What is everyone's opinion on having an 18 footer vs 19 or even bigger? Pros vs Cons? I would like to eventually buy an 18 footer because they coast less money and would be easier to maneuver on a trailer when not in the water compared to a 19 plus footer. I currently have a 16' 11" aluminum deep v with 115 hp but would like to have something bigger and heavier and faster. I'm just not sure if I'll regret buying a 19 foot plus boat. Best to get advice from someone that has one. Some who comment don`t .
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12516656
11/26/17 03:26 PM
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RODS454
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I have an 18'8" VIP Bay Stealth and a 20'2" Skeeter SL210. The Skeeter is the much better platform to fish out of. If you can afford the larger, and have a place to park it, there is only one choice. BIGGER! But the comments about moving them are correct.
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Ken Gaby]
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11/26/17 04:47 PM
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fishinman
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When you are talking about maneuverablility when not in the water, do you mean moving the trailer around on the driveway or in the garage. If so a lot of people do not know how difficult if not totally impossible to move a tandem axle in anything but a straight line. What I mean is that you can't wiggle it around to get it closer to the wall of the garage like you can with a single axle. The line you drop it on is the line it is going to stay on until you hook up again. Exactly. No doubt...21 owner...maneuverability and storage 2 biggest concerns...had my garage built 4 deeper to accommodate a bigger boat even though I didnt own one yet... Good luck and good fishin...
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12516901
11/26/17 08:50 PM
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bush hog
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I have a 618 Phoenix with a 150 Yamaha SHO. For 1 person it fishes great, 2 people is good, 3 people is crowded and I don't care about having 4 people in it again. It had a tandem axle trailer upgrade and I can agree with everyone else....it's hard to move but I feel a lot more secure pulling a tandem.
To whom much is given, much is required.
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12517043
11/26/17 11:12 PM
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Jason Burton Guide Service
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I fish out of a 21ft Skeeter. I would recommend getting the biggest boat you can afford. You will never regret it!
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: DOFC]
#12517050
11/26/17 11:22 PM
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Bobcat1
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When you are talking about maneuverablility when not in the water, do you mean moving the trailer around on the driveway or in the garage. If so a lot of people do not know how difficult if not totally impossible to move a tandem axle in anything but a straight line. What I mean is that you can't wiggle it around to get it closer to the wall of the garage like you can with a single axle. The line you drop it on is the line it is going to stay on until you hook up again. I beg to differ. These make it very easy. http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/12517045/1
Bobby Barnett
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Re: Bass Boats
[Re: Sandblaster]
#12517509
11/27/17 06:34 AM
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Bobby Milam
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Do you fish alone and if not how many do you want to take out? I have a 18' Champion and I fish 90% of the time alone. It works great for me. Handles rough water well and easy to trailer. I would like a 20+ boat but can't justify the expense. Mine fishes 2 adults fine but I'd never put 3 on it because it is a narrow boat. Me and two Grand Kids crappie fishing gets a little crowded because of the dual console. If I was to fish with a partner more often then I'd really want to be in a 20-21 footer for sure, if nothing else, for the storage space.
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