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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/06/14 03:58 PM
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timbertoes
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sure seems overpriced those express boats!
what your number one favorite ?
if I was to get one like that one, it would prolly be a crestliner.
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/06/14 05:39 PM
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Knot Normal
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All new boats are overpriced really. You can say that again! I looked at the lund boats and decided to rebuild my pontoon and put a new motor on it!
Randy I'm in good shape for the shape I'm in!
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/06/14 08:14 PM
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TxCatfishGuide
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There's much better deals to be had on Xpress boats if you shop around.
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/06/14 09:24 PM
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forsanmedic
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We went the G3 route. Love it and it fishes multispecies very well. Did a lot of research on walleye central as well and the decision was to go with the G3 Angler V172F. Those walleye guys beat their boats up pretty hard on the Great Lakes. It had all the features we wanted. I.E. lockable rod storage, full windshield, am/fm radio, 2 live wells, all with a good reputation. We added an extra seat,a Humminbird 899 and Ipilot trolling motor and was out the door around 27K with no money down. Here is a picture
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G3 V172 USMC 86-91
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/06/14 11:21 PM
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BigPoppa007
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You did well Forsanmedic! I got an old 91 19'6" Walleye boat now so I like the 19-22' and price jumps after 17-18' but I'm just Dreaming .....maybe in a few years. 
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/07/14 12:50 AM
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BigPoppa007
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What kind of rod holders do you use Forsanmedic ?
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/07/14 01:53 AM
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forsanmedic
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We went with scotty's this time to utilize the track system. On the tracker in the picture with the in my sig those are driftmasters.
G3 V172 USMC 86-91
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/07/14 03:07 AM
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timbertoes
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yep new boats = big payments
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: timbertoes]
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09/07/14 05:20 AM
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Chemdawg
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yep new boats = big payments I am with you as much as i hate my skeeter bass boat its paid for it might be a little small but it runs and floats. but with my back would live a something like this, lund or a center conceal boat for more stand room
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: BigPoppa007]
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09/07/14 04:27 PM
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J Lowe
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That yukon is nice, but for the price I would go with the crestliner. I've been looking for a boat with this setup but all seem to be around the 30 - 35k mark. I've also been considering an Alumaweld Stryker. Wide open behind the seats and you could add a big livewell for tournaments if you wanted. Also comes with a full enclosure which would be nice on those cold, windy days. 
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Re: I want one part II
[Re: forsanmedic]
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09/07/14 08:19 PM
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mad_catter1990
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We went the G3 route. Love it and it fishes multispecies very well. Did a lot of research on walleye central as well and the decision was to go with the G3 Angler V172F. Those walleye guys beat their boats up pretty hard on the Great Lakes. It had all the features we wanted. I.E. lockable rod storage, full windshield, am/fm radio, 2 live wells, all with a good reputation. We added an extra seat,a Humminbird 899 and Ipilot trolling motor and was out the door around 27K with no money down. Here is a picture  but curious about the humminbird 899, what's your opinion on it? I purchased one a few months back, and still learning it and have a long way to go. Lol. Also. Did you end up upgrading the transducer from the compact side scan to the hi def sides can that allows you to run your SI on 800khz. I found a used one for 70 bucks vs the 240 bucks for the new one, is it really worth upgrading? I've been told that it is. And also been told that it's not.
PB flathead- 72# PB Blue cat- 56# PB Channel- 22#
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Re: I want one part II
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09/13/14 01:26 AM
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BigPoppa007
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