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Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HasBen] #8246809 11/19/12 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted By: HasBen
My experience has been that a fish and ski really does neither very well. Get a ski boat or a bass boat, but a compromise will frustrate you on both counts.


yep


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Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8247034 11/19/12 09:49 PM
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I've owned two fish/skis during the last 18 years and the biggest complaint is the rod locker would not hold rods over 6'6". Look for one that does not have dark colors on the seats or carpet. They get hot and make for a miserable time on those 100* days. Bimini top is a must. If you want your family to enjoy your passion, you have to accommodate them. Some of these guys say a fish/ski does neither well, but if it gets you and your family out on the water then it's done it's job well.


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Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8247302 11/19/12 10:58 PM
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I have a 94 Cajun 1900 FS Travis Edition that I bought this past spring. Very solid and stable ride. Has a Johnson 150 and runs mid 50's. I do not fish tournaments but would not be discouraged to because of my boat. Rod storage is cramped but I normally don't keep them there. Front deck is a little cramped but the back one is huge in comparison to most Bass boats. It serves my purpose and I am very pleased with it. I actually love the front live well which you don't see on many of today's bass rigs.:D


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Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8247391 11/19/12 11:26 PM
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No, don't do it! Either fish, or ski, but not combo.

Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8247540 11/20/12 12:16 AM
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I bought a triton 21sf , has big rod locker will hold 10 rods up to 7 1/2 ft and has tons of tackle and other storage, big livewell, runs great , good in rough weather, before the triton , I had a 20ft skeeter fish and ski , the triton blows the skeeter away. My boat is a 1999 one owner that had 40 hrs on it when I. Bought it , triton is one of the best for room and fishability.

Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8247546 11/20/12 12:17 AM
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I bought a triton 21sf , has big rod locker will hold 10 rods up to 7 1/2 ft and has tons of tackle and other storage, big livewell, runs great , good in rough weather, before the triton , I had a 20ft skeeter fish and ski , the triton blows the skeeter away. My boat is a 1999 one owner that had 40 hrs on it when I. Bought it , triton is one of the best for room and fishability.

Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8248557 11/20/12 04:00 AM
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Just buy a dual console and tell her it's a fish and ski!!!

Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8256917 11/22/12 02:07 PM
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Yep, I agree with Ranger Z118. My Ranger bass boat pulls ski's and tubes very well. May have to go a little faster on the ski though.

Re: Fish and Ski [Re: skeeter190] #8257448 11/22/12 04:48 PM
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Yep, I agree with Ranger Z118. My Ranger bass boat pulls ski's and tubes very well. May have to go a little faster on the ski though.


What kind of skiing are we talking about here? Skis, wakeboards or tubes?

I have a Triton Tx21 that I attach a stainless steel ski tripod on the rear deck. I switch my 3-blade prop for a 4-blade and away we go pulling a 3-man tube. When we're done, I still have my dual console bass boat.


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Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8258823 11/23/12 01:08 AM
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I would make dang sure she will go out with you if you get it. I tell my partner every time we see one on the lake. I say look at that poor guy. You know his wife was on him. I have yet to see a family out on a fish and ski and Im on the water a lot. It's always just the husband out fishing. I would get one or the other.

Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8259276 11/23/12 03:16 AM
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i had a 20'f&s, not much room up front and very little rod storage r any storage. i got a 19'6" bass boat put all rods and tackle in it and still had 2 empty compartments. we use the bass boat to pull tubes in summer,just like the f&s. if u fish alot bass boat all the way.

Re: Fish and Ski [Re: HornedFrog'07] #8259293 11/23/12 03:22 AM
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I have an older Ranger fish and ski and absolutely love it. But, my two boys are are still young and go out fishing with me often in the spring and fall. In the summer, we go out tubing and kneeboarding almost every weekend and the extra seating is very handy, especially when we invite friends to go. Seating 5 or 6 comfortably just isn't something you can do in a bass boat. You just need to find what works for you. The only negatives are the smaller front deck space and rod storage as others mentioned. But unless, you have the cash for two separate boats, it is as good as you can get for both. If you do buy a fish/ ski, look around at the different platforms because some do not have a full front deck and would not fish well at all. Mine does have decent deck space in front and back, but you will need a 19+ foot boat to get that.

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