Originally posted by Mysticcobrakilla
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I have had 10 different bass boats. I now own a 18ft charger bass boat with a 175 Johnson. With the gas prices and the way this thing drinks fuel I'm very tempted to go downsize to a bass tracker. All I do is fish so a 17ft with a 4 stroke 60 sounds awesome only filling up 2 times a month and being on the water
don't get a pontoon If you like to bass fish. Sandbass and cat fishing sure all day long can be done from a pontoon but you can't get where a bass boat can and it's very hard to maneuver. If your worried about the ramp just times that by 10 if you get a pontoon.
Be very careful when buying a used boat. Check the hull, floor, steering cables, compression, if it's been sitting, and most of all take it to the water before buying it. get it out there for 30 minutes or so and lift the lid in the back of the boat to check to see if there is any water in there. If there is you have a hole somewhere.
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Originally posted by krazy kris View Postdon't get a pontoon If you like to bass fish. Sandbass and cat fishing sure all day long can be done from a pontoon but you can't get where a bass boat can and it's very hard to maneuver. If your worried about the ramp just times that by 10 if you get a pontoon.
As a kid my father tried to get a new bass boat and the moms tried to bargain with him and we got a pontoon. Worst mistake ever since we liked to bass fish. We kept it for maybe a year and got rid of it. It's perfect for tying up to a stump and dropping a line, and also for drinking, but if you intend to bass fishing out of it, you'll hate it.
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I've owned 2 boats and currently looking at getting into another one. Don't listen to all the boat haters. They are a blast to own and really aren't that expensive. On the two boats I've owned the most I ever spent at a repair shop at one time was $175 getting the carbs cleaned. Other than a battery here or there and gas/oil that was it.
Also stay away from Pontoon boats. Those things are nothing but a huge sail on the water and are a pain in the ass.
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Just curious I know it varies from boater to boater, but how often do you change fluids?
I have met some people that do it after two trips to the lake? That seems alittle much, I love my fish and ski, havent been able to play much with it being cold. It has alot of options, plus I love being able to put up the poles and go skiing with friends and family. it has the 4.3 V6 i/o
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Originally posted by ceyko View PostYeah, been watching a ton of videos and doing the online education course that is offered.
At least the first few times, I plan to take people who DO know about boats and all the rules as well. Just trying to NOT be the guy that ends up with their SUV in the water or a sunk boat.
We are going to be new best friends! Don't worry though, insurance will cover most of it. It's the environmental charges that's really going to get you!
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Originally posted by ceyko View Posthaha, Kyle, should probably keep your card on me knowing my luck.
That said, the drivers of the boat and vehicle need to be 100% aware of where all of your passengers are at all times, as well as anyone else nearby. ESPECIALLY when boating with children. In between the vehicle and trailer is a very dangerous place to be when the drivers don't know you are there.
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