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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: rbadley]
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02/22/18 05:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 368
H&W Marine
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Angler
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Man, TBOX has the crappie getter id buy if i ever stuck to crappie fishing and not bass fishing. That thing is SWEET I sold Todd this boat...if you need any pricing on Crestliner give me a yell..John H&W Marine 903-927-1919 You sold me my Crestliner 2200 Bay as well. Its an awesome boat! Give H&W Marine a call. Thanks Coach
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: TXCooter]
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02/22/18 06:42 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,447
JIM SR.
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I like my Ranger RT188,..but if I won the lotto one of those Lunds that I see on the fishings shows is Sweet..??
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: TXCooter]
#12645330
02/24/18 09:43 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 486
etexbasser
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Angler
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I have a Trition 18cTX with 115 merc 4strk and am very happy. It has two seat places up front for a buddy to fish beside me and plenty of room (I know because my buddy is a big guy). Storage is ample, but it has two live wells so that takes up some storage, the only thing I really lack in it is rod space because it has the rod locker down the side of the boat, but I can still carry 10 or 12 rods in there if I place them carefully and use rod socks. It will take rods up to 10. The boat handles ruff water well and I run it around 35 to 38 mph, that is fast enough for me, I dont life a lot of speed on the water. I fish in wind and rain, the only condition that will keep from fishing is lightning and the wife. I would highly recommend the Triton or Ranger aluminum boats if that is what you are looking for.
Don Chumley If I ain't fishing, I ain't happy. But mostly I'm happy. I love being retired, the check is in the mail. Mt. 6:33
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: Gamblinman]
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02/25/18 01:21 AM
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Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 4,942
Notaguide
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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If you havent driven and ridden in one you are doing yourself a great disservice
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: TXCooter]
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02/25/18 03:38 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,462
PKfishin
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Depends on a lot of things:
1. How much you want to spend 2. Do you want one that fits in your garage or do you want to pay storage
I bought a low cost aluminum boat and have not regretted it and here's why:
1. It fits in my garage and that saves me about $1500 a year which is important to me as I am retired. 2. My boat gets on plane easy with a 60 HP. It's fast enough to get me around Possum Kingdom which is no small lake. It costs less on gas and also on maintenance. 3. Unlike a fiberglass boat I can tie up to a dock and beat against it all day as jerks come by creating big wakes in the no wake zone. I also was able to just beach it one day when caught in a thunderstorm ( I don't recommend this in a fiberglass boat)
Things I learned after buying mine:
1. If you buy a package boat at Bass pro or another place swap out the useless fish finder for the best one you can afford. You are going to replace it anyway whether you know it now or not. Also, ditch that edge or equivalent trolling motor and get a multi battery Terrova or equivalent. Texas wind is tough and without that powerful trolling motor you are not going to be able to hold position in the winds we have.
2. No boat EVER has enough storage. Since I don't fish tournaments, I converted all my live wells to storage. I could still use more.
Good luck to you.
John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee.
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: PKfishin]
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02/27/18 02:49 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,872
Grainraiser
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Depends on a lot of things:
1. How much you want to spend 2. Do you want one that fits in your garage or do you want to pay storage
I bought a low cost aluminum boat and have not regretted it and here's why:
1. It fits in my garage and that saves me about $1500 a year which is important to me as I am retired. 2. My boat gets on plane easy with a 60 HP. It's fast enough to get me around Possum Kingdom which is no small lake. It costs less on gas and also on maintenance. 3. Unlike a fiberglass boat I can tie up to a dock and beat against it all day as jerks come by creating big wakes in the no wake zone. I also was able to just beach it one day when caught in a thunderstorm ( I don't recommend this in a fiberglass boat)
Things I learned after buying mine:
1. If you buy a package boat at Bass pro or another place swap out the useless fish finder for the best one you can afford. You are going to replace it anyway whether you know it now or not. Also, ditch that edge or equivalent trolling motor and get a multi battery Terrova or equivalent. Texas wind is tough and without that powerful trolling motor you are not going to be able to hold position in the winds we have.
2. No boat EVER has enough storage. Since I don't fish tournaments, I converted all my live wells to storage. I could still use more.
Good luck to you. I currently have a 96 Nitro which I blew the motor last year. I going to put another motor own it but keep looking at the new Bass Tracker Heritage. It would make a great crappie boat which is what I fish for most of time. I keep thinking of the big water I used the Nitro own and I keep coming up with blanks. I really don't need a fiberglass boat for the type of fishing I do. I am struggling with the decision.
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: TXCooter]
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02/28/18 01:22 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,333
ERNEST PATY
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Guy just traded his 2008 Lund in on a bigger boat. He had a 18.5' Lund with a 150 HP 4 stroke Merc. It's in like new condition. A great rig. Lund dealer in Sanger. Has it. It won't last long.
Ernest Paty 214-202-7866 catchcrappie@aol.com
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: TXCooter]
#12650441
02/28/18 01:54 AM
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Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 4,942
Notaguide
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Best riding boat Ive been in
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: JIM SR.]
#12652007
02/28/18 09:46 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 5,517
The Crappie Guy
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
Joined: Mar 2003
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..but if I won the lotto one of those Lunds that I see on the fishings shows is Sweet..?? Jim, I just bought a 2018 Lund 21' model Pro V Bass 2075....and it is 'sweet'
"The Crappie Guy"
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: B-Deuces]
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02/28/18 10:03 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,349
tboxfish
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2007
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Man, TBOX has the crappie getter id buy if i ever stuck to crappie fishing and not bass fishing. That thing is SWEET Thanks! I love it!!!!!
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Re: Boat inquirey
[Re: TXCooter]
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03/03/18 08:43 AM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 49
camoriver
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
Joined: Jan 2014
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Before you buy anything, check out the Ranger RT199. By far the best allunimun boat built. Comes with 150 hp motor. As a crappie guide I would recogmend a Motorguide XI5 on it so that you have anchor positioning. You can fish from anywhere in the boat and not have to keep your foot on the foot pedal. No carpet, easy to keep clean. I have a 2016 RT188 with a 115 hp Yamaha, and it's one of the best boats I've ever own. I would have bought the RT199 if they would have had them at the time. Check it out!
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