Post by: Machias on February 05, 2024, 02:07:48 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 05, 2024, 02:38:03 PM
My buddy has one like the 17'-18' you were looking at. Nice boat. The fishing your talking about, you will want to have a bow mounted trolling motor installed with a remote. He has the spot lock and utilizes it out every outting and he mainly fishes the same locations you mentioned. He is located in Rathdrum, ID.
Post by: BD1 on February 05, 2024, 02:59:32 PM
I have had both Lund and Smoker Craft and loved both. I would go as big as you are comfortable with...size usually means comfort and safety...I love both. Have fun!!! Buying a boat is exciting. I'm getting closer to a new duck/fishing boat too. My budget is way south of yours :chuckle:
Hope all is well...take care,
Mike BD!
Post by: Machias on February 05, 2024, 03:44:58 PM
Post by: Machias on February 05, 2024, 03:47:33 PM
you will want to have a bow mounted trolling motor installed with a remote. He has the spot lock and utilizes it out every outting and he mainly fishes the same locations you mentioned.
For sure!! :tup:
Post by: shootem on February 05, 2024, 08:26:04 PM
Post by: 2MANY on February 06, 2024, 06:42:44 AM
Post by: MeepDog on February 06, 2024, 07:09:10 AM
Post by: Machias on February 06, 2024, 07:54:25 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on February 06, 2024, 08:55:32 AM
Post by: ASHQUACK on February 06, 2024, 02:50:47 PM
I'd look into the alumaweld boats. I've had 3 and loved all them. 1 16 footer that I sold to buy my 18 footer that I sold to buy my 20 footer. Yes 2 footitis is real. Since I stopped guiding I am going back to either a 16 or 18 as the 20 was just a little to much to handle on days I was by myself. All mine were Supervees. But they make a couple other models. Electronics- I've ran quite a few and have to agree with Garmin being user friendly and full of extras. As far as trolling Motors I'd go back to the minnkota ulterra riptide series again and again. The spot lock and remote steering were game changers.
Post by: HntnFsh on February 06, 2024, 04:52:52 PM
https://www.ifish.net/threads/19-nr-scout.1702322/#post-17038107
Post by: Machias on February 08, 2024, 10:32:53 AM
My 2cents worth.
I'd look into the alumaweld boats. I've had 3 and loved all them. 1 16 footer that I sold to buy my 18 footer that I sold to buy my 20 footer. Yes 2 footitis is real. Since I stopped guiding I am going back to either a 16 or 18 as the 20 was just a little to much to handle on days I was by myself. All mine were Supervees. But they make a couple other models. Electronics- I've ran quite a few and have to agree with Garmin being user friendly and full of extras. As far as trolling Motors I'd go back to the minnkota ulterra riptide series again and again. The spot lock and remote steering were game changers.
:tup: Thanks!!
Post by: Gentrys on February 08, 2024, 11:56:24 AM
Post by: storyteller on February 08, 2024, 12:39:22 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on February 08, 2024, 05:21:47 PM
https://www.ifish.net/threads/welded-hull-smokercraft-pro-lodge-16ft-loaded.1702179/#post-17039292
Post by: MADMAX on February 08, 2024, 07:28:13 PM
Here's another good deal.
https://www.ifish.net/threads/welded-hull-smokercraft-pro-lodge-16ft-loaded.1702179/#post-17039292
I picked a similar 2021 smoker-craft Alaskan 16 with a 25 Yama
Love it
Post by: 2MANY on February 08, 2024, 07:37:45 PM
Bigger isn't always better unless you're going from 16 to 18.
Post by: MADMAX on February 08, 2024, 07:46:19 PM
I sold my 21' tiller sled and bought an 18'.went from 22 to 18 to 16
Bigger isn't always better unless you're going from 16 to 18.
Fishing isn't that good anymore to park a big boat 10 months a year IMO :twocents:
Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 09, 2024, 05:11:21 AM
Post by: Pnwrider on February 09, 2024, 09:05:43 AM
I've never heard anyone say "I wish my boat was smaller". Seems like each time we've bought one, it's a bit bigger than the last one we owned.I say it all the time when docking in the wind
Post by: Machias on February 09, 2024, 09:41:43 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on February 09, 2024, 10:45:10 AM
Pulled the trigger on the 1775 Adventure Sport. 17 feet 10 inches. Added the side curtains and the back curtain to the Sport Top. Also added the Humminbird Helix 9 Chirp MSI GPS G4N, the Minn Kota Ulterra 80lbs/60"/24V/MDI/Wireless Remote and a 3 Bank Minn Kota Precision On-Board Battery Charger. A few other odds and ends and ended up at $52K :yike: :chuckle: Pick it up in a couple of weeks. :)
That's a perfect setup. You are going to love it! Congratulations!
Post by: cavemann on February 09, 2024, 10:45:22 AM
Its a sportsman version of looking in the mirror and feeling good!
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Post by: Machias on February 09, 2024, 11:02:23 AM
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Post by: Skillet on February 09, 2024, 12:19:38 PM
Post by: Machias on February 09, 2024, 12:25:37 PM
Congrats Fred. I had a boat very similar to that (1700 Lund Pro Sport Adventure), probably the best bang for the buck of any recreational boat I've owned. What main motor did you go for?
The Mercury 115ELPT
Post by: Machias on February 09, 2024, 12:26:05 PM
I’ll meet you at Dworshack! Lol
:tup: :tup: :tup:
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