Lets see some boat pics!

[blackhorn]

Went to the boat show this last week and the wife gave me the OK to get a 20ft alumaweld stryker.  Still have to order the boat, so would like to see what others have just to get an idea of things to consider when setting it up.  So, post away!

[TheHunt]

Heck yes... Very nice, I have the OK to buy a willie drift boat this coming sportsmen show.  Only, If they give me a good discount. 

That is very exciting...

[Camp David]

River, lake or salt fishing? That would help if you want some set up ideas.

[blackhorn]

River. But, it would be cool just to see what everyone has.

[Wacenturion]

Here you go....22' North River Commander with Hardtop..."The Dawghouse"

[Rick]

2006 20' North River Seahawk

[Mr Mykiss]

Buy a used one and pay half as much... then buy a HDS-10 and whatever else your little heart desires with all the money you saved!!

[cohoho]

Here are mine: first jet, past jet, present- no jet, future- no jet either...... 

[KopperBuck]

Here's my ride. Not what you're looking for, although since my move south I could use something you're looking at as well.

[ramslam]

Here is mine.

[lokidog]

Went to the boat show this last week and the wife gave me the OK to get a 20ft alumaweld stryker.  Still have to order the boat, so would like to see what others have just to get an idea of things to consider when setting it up.  So, post away!

I've got the 19' Stryker, 2005 version.  My boat is out on the buoy right now but I can take some pics later in the week of various things I've done on it.

One of the best things was moving the red/green lights to the side of the cabin as I travel a lot at night and the glare on the bow was bad.  Also, the stock light mount corroded out after a couple years.  Ours has the bench seat on the driver's side removed which works for us for bins and stuff, but when I fish, it gives me room to put a fish cooler.  The latches on the two bow hatches have corroded and frozen up twice, see if they have a stainless or plastic upgrade.  The joint between the bow window and door has a drip edge but it opens up into the cabin, I put an aluminum bar across which prevents 95% or more of the water from entering the cabin.  If you plan to use it out in the weather, you might see if they have a waterproof zipper upgrade for the canopy as the zippers for the front access panel leak like a seive in a windy rain or when running.  If you plan on fishing much by yourself, try to figure out how to put your kicker, if you have one, on the port side so it counter balances the weight of the driver.  This boat travels more efficiently when there is more weight up front.  I don't know why they do not place the fuel tank much farther forward.  Another thing I did was put a float switch on my bilge pump.

Hope some of this helps.  Feel free to contact me if needed.

If you can afford it, look at the HewesCrafts.  I think they come in 18 and 20' models where the Stryker is 17 and 19'.  The Hewes has a higher sideboard and I think may be built a little more sturdy than the Alumaweld.  I think the cabin is a little farther which gives more working space and helpd move the weight forward.  Of course it will cost more and use more fuel as it is heavier.  The weight rating is 750 lb for the 19' Stryker.  I have had over 2000 pounds in it and it handled it fine (90 hp) as I had to get a load of building materials out here.

[huntnphool]

 I highly recommend a tonneau cover for towing, it not only keeps crap out of your boat but saves fuel on the highway as well.

 If you don't mind answering, why have you decided on 20'?

 21'6" Commander X, 6.0L, Hamilton 212, Yamaha T-8

[MtnMuley]

...........a raquetball would have been a better choice.............

[huntnphool]

...........a raquetball would have been a better choice.............

 Racketballs go flat when you put a hole in them

[MtnMuley]

...........a raquetball would have been a better choice.............

 Racketballs go flat when you put a hole in them

..........but they are blue