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 Need advice on new boat
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01/28/09 12:37 PM
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Jack498
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I am looking for purchase an all weld type boat. I want one about 18-20 foot with a center console. Anyone that can give me some input on a brand and model would be appreciated. The boat will be used for lake and river fishing in east Texas. I am not sure what brands are the best and which ones to stay away from... Thanks
Last edited by Jack498; 01/28/09 12:38 PM.
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: Jack498]
#3057259
01/28/09 02:53 PM
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Lowly Net Boy
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Check out Xpress, best one made, call Butch at West Boats in Mesquite off Gross Road
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: Lowly Net Boy]
#3057768
01/28/09 04:49 PM
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larrywc
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I'm with my 4th XPRESS, 18ft
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: larrywc]
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01/31/09 10:52 PM
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Texaspackrat
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I have a 08 Express. 16. 1\2 ft. 50 hp Yamaha. Deep V. Welded Aluminum. Bought from West Boats. 0 down. 157.00 amonth for 10 years. With good credit ofcorse. Good luck with what ever you buy.
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: Texaspackrat]
#3070511
02/01/09 12:08 AM
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Posts: 570
ben_beyer
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Xpress is the only one I know of that's an all welded aluminum boat, but I'm sure they're others.
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: ben_beyer]
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02/01/09 08:43 AM
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Dwight
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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This a good brand as well. http://weld-craft.com/Just do a Google search for welded aluminum boats.
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: Jack498]
#3071298
02/01/09 11:40 AM
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Happykamper
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I have an allweld boat, they are made in Arkansas, really well made boat, it is a jet and I can run in 4 inches of water, better not run out of water, trust me I know.
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: Happykamper]
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02/01/09 06:44 PM
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James Tucker
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Sea Ark comes highly recommended from several of my metal boat friends. Plus they will build EXACTLY what u want.
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: James Tucker]
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02/04/09 12:00 AM
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Brian Muirhead
Extreme Angler
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I would go with a xpress they have alot of good features that I realy like. Like the hyper-lift hull, all welded construction, big decks, big live wells, big fuel tank, rated for big motors.
WEAR YOUR FLIPPIN LIFE JACKET
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: Jack498]
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02/04/09 01:47 PM
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BobEdson
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I sell used boats in conroe that have all been checked out and we will take you to the lake to demo the boat. Right now we have about 3 to 4 that fit your description. You are defiantly on the right track with getting an all welded boat, stay away from all pop rivet boats. If you have any questions or you want to see some pictures of the boats we have in stock send me an e-mail at robertedson@gt.rr.com
Bob Edson
C: (832)519-5891
E-Mail: robertedson@gt.rr.com
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: Texaspackrat]
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02/04/09 02:36 PM
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RipDaLips
Old n Crusty
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Old n Crusty
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I have a 08 Express. 16. 1\2 ft. 50 hp Yamaha. Deep V. Welded Aluminum. Bought from West Boats. 0 down. 157.00 amonth for 10 years. With good credit ofcorse. Good luck with what ever you buy.  Forgive me for laughing outloud, that is hilarious. That is $18,840 for that boat without paying whatever outrageous intertest rate they choose to charge. I am sure the folks at West boats are taking very good care of you. 
Some folks mouths, flat out runs their minds.
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Re: Need advice on new boat
[Re: RipDaLips]
#3083879
02/04/09 03:27 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 127
West Boats
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
Joined: Jan 2009
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I have my stock posted on my website. Let me know if I can help.
Beth
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