10-02-08, 04:40 PM | #26 |
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ahhhh the old reverse psycology trick...good luck!
i started my motorcycling on a honda, my buds rode harleys. one day my friend says "ya'll get on the fatboy and see how you like it". before i got to 5th gear the wife leaned forward and said "we've got to have one of these", and now we do. maybe your wife will appreciate the quality of something like mine did. |
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10-02-08, 05:02 PM | #28 |
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i can't argue that one.
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10-02-08, 06:51 PM | #29 |
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hey...it ain't the milwalkie viberator fer nuthin. i know i didn't spell the yankee state right also gang, lmao. who cares? hahahahahhahahahahaha.
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10-04-08, 10:02 AM | #30 |
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Well, after the sticker shock wore off some, the wife said "I'd like to get that boat."
!!! Now I was just looking for much more simple fishing boat - even a glorified row boat with a small outboard tiller type motor (a true bass boat would be okay, but maybe not best suited for multi-purpose fishing, touring, swimming, tubing). Still will probably wait for a boat show and see what deals are out there (but still thinking I want to buy local in case there are issues). Also - have a question since I've never trailered a boat before.... I think I need a class III hitch with a 2" receiver - is that right? |
10-04-08, 10:28 AM | #31 |
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Look at Triton,skeeter,procraft fish and ski models..I have a friend with a 210 sl skeeter with a 200 and this boat does it all and in comfort.
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10-04-08, 11:04 PM | #32 |
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I owned a Tracker Deep V at one point it was probably smaller than what you want but it was a great boat, It had a 90HP motor and ran really good, I would tell you to look them it was a great boat for me.
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10-05-08, 08:04 PM | #33 |
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yes on the reciever hitch pal. go to a class III, that way you can tow whatever you want in the future.
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(Towing/backing up has me a little nervous - always have a heck of a time with the lawn tractor cart! <hehe>) I'm wondering about hulls - aluminum vs. fiberglass/composite. Someone said aluminum welds often go bad and fiberglass was more durable - I always thought of aluminum taking a rock or a tree branch better than fiberglass - thoughts out there? (understanding that the idea is not to hit anything...but for those times in shallow water with rocks 'n stuff...) |
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Hello everyone.I'm new to this site,but not to boating.abbydad my suggestion would be a boat not any bigger than 19ft and outboard power.Being new to boating 19ft won't be intimading and the outboard makes it easier to see motor direction,as far as backing up the trailer go's you will find it alot easier with the longer trailer.The longer the trailer the easier to back/up.I've owned several boats ranging from 15ft to 26ft.both inboard and outboard power.remember you can always buy bigger,but you want to make your boating exprience safe and enjoyable for your family!Good luck and happy boating BULLETBOB
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Regarding trailers, I prefer tandem axle trailers for towing and for backing. Single Axle trailers are better in a tight spot because they can be turned much easier. Tandem axle trailers do not react as quickly so it makes the novice trailer backer look a little better! lol!
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