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 Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
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07/07/19 08:21 PM
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Pete_TCB
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Green Horn
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Wondering if anyone has any thoughts or recommendations on a new bass boat. Has to fit certain criteria given the location of the water I will be fishing
- Total package length needs to be less than ~23 feet
- Beam needs to be less than ~8 feet
- Outboard will have to 25HP or less (lake regulation)
- want to have casting deck on now and stern (i.e. not a panfish model)
Looking at Tracker 175TXW, G3 Sportsman 16, Xpress X17, and Alweld.
Also would like to have power poles or talons
Any recommendations? Also if anyone has a recommendations on a good dealership in DFW / East Texas, would appreciate any thoughts there as well.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/07/19 08:37 PM
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Tin Star Cajun
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I had a bass tracker and loved it. Just too small for windy days by myself. Id recommend you find a nice used one as they really havent changed all that much over the years. Spot lock may be a better buy than power poles. Good luck
The only difference between a little girls scream and a warrior's battle cry is the direction your'e running! ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/usergals/2018/01/full-13-195584-preview.png)
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/07/19 09:30 PM
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Tiltman
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I just built the boat you are describing, except it has a 50 on it.
Still testing and tuning it actually.
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/08/19 01:46 PM
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boatman025
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Extreme Angler
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Hughes Marine
3855 Osage Lane
Wylie ,Texas
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/10/19 01:34 AM
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rb7764
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There is one that should meet your needs for sale in the classified.
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/14/19 12:59 AM
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jvc58dke
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Check out a Havoc boat. I have a 17 foot stick steer with a 25hp motor. Does 23mph on GPS and floats in a puddle. Will post some pics....
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/14/19 01:06 AM
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jvc58dke
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Havoc Stick Steer 17', 6' beam. Got it from Greg Orr Marine in Texarkana. Daniel Godwin was the sales man. He was been great to deal with. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2019/07/full-29150-18390-img_5456.jpg)
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/14/19 01:07 AM
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jvc58dke
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Another pic...have 2 12' talons on it, 55lb Terrova and a Helix 10 ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2019/07/full-29150-18391-img_5455.jpg)
Last edited by jvc58dke; 07/14/19 01:14 AM.
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/14/19 01:08 AM
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jvc58dke
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One more ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2019/07/full-29150-18392-img_5453.jpg)
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/14/19 01:12 AM
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jvc58dke
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They have a new river rat model that has a bigger front and stern deck. Also you can customize them quite a bit. I stand and fish off the front of the boat 90% of the time. I'm 6'4", 300lbs and there is plenty of space although I sometimes wish I had a little bit more and put a leaning post in. Havoc Boat WebsiteRiver Rat River Rat Link
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Re: Small Water Aluminum Bass Boat - Recs and Dealer
[Re: Pete_TCB]
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07/14/19 01:14 AM
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jvc58dke
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I went with Talons because with the shorter boat I didn't want hydraulics in the transom. Have been very happy with the talons. I do have I-pilot link on the terrova/bird setup. I use the spot lock some but use the talons most of the time. Got 3 seats because I fish with my children frequently. With the handheld remote on the terrova I can operate that and the talons from the middle seat (where I can bait hooks and referee fights over who is in the "better" spot)
Last edited by jvc58dke; 07/14/19 01:17 AM.
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