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Title: fish boat shopping
Post by: Bofire on January 25, 2009, 03:46:54 PM: :) I have started boat shopping, here are my ideas so far:
16 foot deep V Alumininum maybe 18.
some decking wet well, storage, etc would be nice, console
steering wheel, top and side curtains, drop line anchor hook ups, pole holders etc.. 25 horse (minimum), and trolling motor. nice trailer.
Looking to use on lakes, bigger rivers (lower cowlitz, Columbia) south sound on not too stormy days. but be able to tow it to eastern washington too.
I looked at Smoker Craft Lodge model and Osprey, I like the Osprey.
thanks for you input
Carl
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: huntnphool on January 25, 2009, 03:48:52 PM: Quote from: Bofire on January 25, 2009, 03:46:54 PM
:) I have started boat shopping, here are my ideas so far:
16 foot deep V Alumininum maybe 18.
some decking wet well, storage, etc would be nice, console
steering wheel, top and side curtains, drop line anchor hook ups, pole holders etc.. 25 horse (minimum), and trolling motor. nice trailer.
Looking to use on lakes, bigger rivers (lower cowlitz, Columbia) south sound on not too stormy days. but be able to tow it to eastern washington too.
I looked at Smoker Craft Lodge model and Osprey, I like the Osprey.
thanks for you input

Go with Yamaha :twocents:
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: PolarBear on January 25, 2009, 03:55:12 PM: Go with Yamaha :twocents:
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I wont run anything other than a Yamaha or Evinrude Etec. I personally do not care for Suzuki outboards, they have a pretty bad track record in the past.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on January 25, 2009, 05:30:09 PM: yamaha and evinrude are by far the best, I have both on my sled
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: Little Fish on January 26, 2009, 01:51:51 PM: Head to the boat show and look at everything (its happening right now). There are a lots of good boats out there that fit your description, but you need to sort through what you like and don't like. Given the economy there are lots of good deals out there....new and used. As far as engines go I think all the manufacturers are putting out good products.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: dbllunger on January 26, 2009, 01:58:57 PM: This is the year to buy a boat for sure. Should be some really good used ones and brand new hold overs for a great price. Yamaha probably has the best four strokes, and Mercury the best two strokes. Really check out the two strokes compared to a four as they may have the same HP rating, but they don't push the boat the same speed. Yes the two will use more fuel but in a 25 not that much more.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: cohoho on January 26, 2009, 04:07:02 PM: Supposed to be the year :dunno: the smaller E-Tec's (2 Stroke) are out, less fuel, more power than any four strokes out there and just, if not more environmentally friendly.. Incredible power, but seriously spendy...

For comparison, ran a 90 Honda Jet on a shallow draft boat, then switched to the 90 E-tec jet, holly crap it was like riding a fright ride at Cedar Point, compared to going through "It's a Small World" at Disney....... Absolutely smoking fast...(friend was sales rep for E-tec) so switch was on his nickle... If you have seen the 2007/08 E-Tec commercial, he is the guy on Prince William Sound from Eagle River AK with the a small flat bottom boat ripping across the sound.. :chuckle: That boat would scream compared to any other type motor.. Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, they tested all of them....
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: NRA4LIFE on January 27, 2009, 05:03:56 PM: I have an '03 17' Osprey. Don't have a bad word to say about it. It takes rough water very well. Perfect for the sound. Very roomy, takes 4-5 people easy. I have a 2-stroke 90 HP Merc on it and it'll do about 45 mph trimmed properly. My kicker is a 4-stroke and I wish I had had gone that way for the main motor. Whisper quiet.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: TeacherMan on January 27, 2009, 05:07:45 PM: Dont forget about the 17' Alumaweld, its been a fun boat.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: Antlershed on January 27, 2009, 05:36:17 PM: Rode in a buddy's open wooldridge with a 150 Etec tiller. He didn't have to grab much throttle before we were on plane. :o
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: DuckRanger on January 27, 2009, 05:44:55 PM: Love my '08 Hewes Craft. You will hear so many differnt opinions on boats, motors, etc., which is not a bad thing by any means. Just alot to process. Good luck with your new boat to be!! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: yelp on January 28, 2009, 05:49:39 PM: I just bought my dream boat last year...Lund 1850 Fisherman. I love it.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 02, 2009, 02:40:50 PM: Love nuthin more than a pair of Mercs on back.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: zpoolman on February 08, 2009, 08:23:41 AM: I have a 21' trophy and am running a 200 yamaha hpdi 2 stroker and a 8 hp yamaha T8 4 stroke kicker. When you get to the larger motors a 4 stroke will weigh about 100 lb more than the 2 strokes. The 2 strokes give you a faster hole shot so if you look to use the boat for water sports it is something to consider. The new 2 strokes yamaha or Merc. Optimax use an injection system that really cuts down the fumes and makes them much more reliable, but for trolling they suck, even though at low rpm they run on 2 cylinders, they still stink when you have your top up but they do get higher top end. I get about 50 mph out of my boat.The best kicker motor is a 4 stroke with a large prop to help steer at low speed and to push the heavier loads especialy if you mooch they will back up a heavy boat against the tide. For those of you that don't have large props check out Solas prop they make small hp high thrust props. for most motors
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: FISHBOY on February 08, 2009, 10:29:55 AM: Personally, I'm a Lund guy, however most boats metioned on here are great boats. I would definitely stay away from smokercraft, they are built cheap, just my two cents.
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: huntnphool on February 08, 2009, 12:13:04 PM: By the way if any of you Yamaha kicker guys ever decide to hook up a warm water wash to your T-8 or 9.9, I manufacture the part to do it and can help you with getting it done :twocents:
Title: Re: fish boat shopping
Post by: boneaddict on February 08, 2009, 12:16:53 PM: I can attest to how sweet that was too!