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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/11/12 01:32 PM
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salex
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I have this question asked alot from our membership. There are dozens of good choices. I think the best of the two man bass boats is the Twin Troller from Freedom Electric. I think the best value is the Original Buster Boat, now owned by Splash Marine. Splash Marine took down the Bass Buster web-site when they bought the company a couple of years ago and little information can be found. You can call Splash Marine and ask for a dealer close to you. There are at least 6 companies making these two man plastic boats and most appear to be about the same. The Bass Buster uses High Density Poly Propylene (HDPE) as opposed to ABS plastic which breaks down quicker in the sunlight. I have had a 10 foot Bass Buster for more than a decade, and I have used in hundreds of times. It still looks good and is in great shape.
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/11/12 01:56 PM
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Spring Lizard Waterdog
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Pic of my 15 ft 2-man Bobcat electric boat with aerated livewell. I have a custom built trailer for it. This is my Grandson Cole. I photoshopped one of my big fish and the lake is in Viet Nam, wonder if it has any bass in it? I made this for my desktop photo.
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/11/12 02:22 PM
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onthebank
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The Bobcats look cool but are they stable? They look a little narrow, kind of like a pirogue. They also don't look like they have much side to side leg room to turn 360 degrees if need be. Just my questions from the pics on their website. I looked at the 15'2" model.
I also forgot to mention and second what SALEX said. Stay away from ABS. It has a greater tendancy to split and break down over time. After a while of rubbing the pontoons over rocks, stumps, and the back of a tailgate it would be kaput.
My .02
"That's thirty minutes away. I'll be there in ten".~Winston Wolf
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/11/12 06:56 PM
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fishan
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Dobyns Prostaff www.dobynsrods.com Fishing was so good today, that today should have been yesterday!
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: fishan]
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07/11/12 08:37 PM
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salex
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Fishan,
KL Industries makes these boats and the name on the boat is different depending on where you buy the boat. For example it may be sold as a Bass Tender in one sporting goods store and a Pro 120 in a different sporting goods store. But they are the same boat. This is a common practice in lots of industries where a manufacturer makes one product for one company and makes the exact product under a different name for another. Usually this is to make it difficult or confusing for a consumer to price compare. The boat can be special ordered from Dicks, Academy, Bass Pro, Cabela's, and a host of independents. The 10.2 Pro and the 120 Pro look like nice boats that are different than alot of the others that are on the market.
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/11/12 08:39 PM
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scott01
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Best 2 man bass boat is in the 20' range, lol.. Less chance of us snagging each other with hooks.
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: salex]
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07/12/12 12:19 AM
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fishan
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Fishan,
KL Industries makes these boats and the name on the boat is different depending on where you buy the boat. For example it may be sold as a Bass Tender in one sporting goods store and a Pro 120 in a different sporting goods store. But they are the same boat. This is a common practice in lots of industries where a manufacturer makes one product for one company and makes the exact product under a different name for another. Usually this is to make it difficult or confusing for a consumer to price compare. The boat can be special ordered from Dicks, Academy, Bass Pro, Cabela's, and a host of independents. The 10.2 Pro and the 120 Pro look like nice boats that are different than alot of the others that are on the market. Correct Steve. I have had 7 or 8 of the Sun Dolphin Pro 120's over the past 8-10 years. I buy one and then people see it and want to buy it from me. So, there are a lot of them around my neck of the woods (most are my old ones). I have a guy in OKC that makes a cusstom trailer for them as well, much better than what Cabela's peddles. Great boats and very stable!
Dobyns Prostaff www.dobynsrods.com Fishing was so good today, that today should have been yesterday!
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/19/12 06:40 PM
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georgeZ
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Check out Porta-bote, I have a 10' one, about 60 pounds. I dont fold them any more, too much trouble, just store in the garage. You easily load/unload it on your truck bed (mine is F150). I run it using a 6 hp nissan. Very stable and easy plane with two on board. Easy get to small, water creek. Definitely check it out.
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/19/12 06:56 PM
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cbow44
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go with a 12 or 14 foot aluminum boat and it will still be good 25 years from now. Most of these plastic boats will only last at the most 10 or so years.
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/19/12 07:11 PM
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G-Money Monster
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This is probably the most Awesome Pimped out 2 man I have ever seen...Maybe give you some ideas....
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/19/12 08:33 PM
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eagle 2
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That the dude from Kentucky?
I will be back. I'm never truly gone.....Last post by Brad RIP
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Re: What's the best 2 Man Bass Boat?
[Re: JacksonBean]
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07/19/12 08:45 PM
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Jordan Massey
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I have a 10' pelican boat that I fish out of. I put it on a flat bed trailer rather than putting it in the bed of my pickup. Makes easer to put in the water. If there is no boat ramp where I am fishing, it is very easy to get it in the water by your self. Mine does have a small leak in it, but I have fished for 8 hours and im fine. It leaks by one of the drain plugs in the floor. I just need to put some glue around it to make it stop leaking. I fish small bodies of water also. I take mine on lakes up to 300 acres with just a trolling motor (50 pound thrust) and a deep cycle battery and have no issues with the battery dying. No complaints from the boat! Hope this helps.
Personal Best Bass: 7.5Lbs
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