PNG Proud Posted May 12, 2012 Report Posted May 12, 2012 Well, my Suzuki died and, well, we had already been talking about getting a little bigger boat, so I boat a new one the other day. Haven't gotten it yet, waiting on the motor to come in. I decided to get another Suzuki, although I was pissed that my 12 yr. old got water in places that aren't supposed to have water in them. I just loved that motor and the performance. Hard to get something else.Now, I need to do some fishin'!
westend1 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Posted May 12, 2012 Ive been thinking about a new boat lately. What did you get?
mat Posted May 12, 2012 Report Posted May 12, 2012 Congrats! Post some pics after you get it along with some fishing reports
PNG Proud Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Posted May 12, 2012 [quote name="westend1" post="1221371" timestamp="1336826725"]Ive been thinking about a new boat lately. What did you get?[/quote]After MONTHS of consideration (and shopping) I decided on the Lowe, 17' aluminum. It's similar to the style that I have now, but longer & wider w/ TONS of storage. I think I'm gonna like it a lot. 70 hp 4 stroke.
westend1 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Posted May 12, 2012 [quote name="PNG Proud" post="1221488" timestamp="1336844784"][quote author=westend1 link=topic=99920.msg1221371#msg1221371 date=1336826725]Ive been thinking about a new boat lately. What did you get?[/quote]After MONTHS of consideration (and shopping) I decided on the Lowe, 17' aluminum. It's similar to the style that I have now, but longer & wider w/ TONS of storage. I think I'm gonna like it a lot. 70 hp 4 stroke.[/quote] I went down this morning and looked at the AlumnaCraft 1860. It's got a small tunnel and sponsons. Looks pretty cool, but $13,000 for the boat and trailer(no motor), seems a little high.
643 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 County Farm n Ranch has some great deals on both...See Justin Hawkins...
PNG Proud Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Posted May 14, 2012 [quote name="643" post="1221880" timestamp="1336911512"]County Farm n Ranch has some great deals on both...See Justin Hawkins...[/quote]That's where I bought the new boat. I just wish I could get it!
thetragichippy Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 [quote name="westend1" post="1221587" timestamp="1336850492"][quote author=PNG Proud link=topic=99920.msg1221488#msg1221488 date=1336844784][quote author=westend1 link=topic=99920.msg1221371#msg1221371 date=1336826725]Ive been thinking about a new boat lately. What did you get?[/quote]After MONTHS of consideration (and shopping) I decided on the Lowe, 17' aluminum. It's similar to the style that I have now, but longer & wider w/ TONS of storage. I think I'm gonna like it a lot. 70 hp 4 stroke.[/quote] I went down this morning and looked at the AlumnaCraft 1860. It's got a small tunnel and sponsons. Looks pretty cool, but $13,000 for the boat and trailer(no motor), seems a little high.[/quote]That does sound high? Is the trailer stainless steel?
TallinaBoyz Posted May 17, 2012 Report Posted May 17, 2012 Try out the new boat June twenty third at the posters fishing tournament!
PNG Proud Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Posted May 31, 2012 [quote name="Buccaneer#3" post="1223090" timestamp="1337226199"]Try out the new boat June twenty third at the posters fishing tournament![/quote]I've been "trying it out" every moment I get.Is this a bass tourney?
TallinaBoyz Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 [quote]Try out the new boat June twenty third at the posters fishing tournament!I've been "trying it out" every moment I get.Is this a bass tourney?[/quote]Yes, it is a bass tourney
PNG Proud Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Posted May 31, 2012 ugh... count me out. The only time I can catch a bass is in the Spring, when they are shallow... and suicidal.
Alpha Wolf Posted June 1, 2012 Report Posted June 1, 2012 [quote name="PNG Proud" post="1227672" timestamp="1338499351"]ugh... count me out. The only time I can catch a bass is in the Spring, when they are shallow... and suicidal.[/quote]Shallow and suicidal! Lol.
westend1 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Posted June 3, 2012 Looking at a "new" used boat. Anybody have any experience with a triton aluminum? Guy has a 20 ft center console with a 115 Merc 4 stroke with 95 hours. It has a small tunnel. How would that handle Sabine chop? The tunnel and high transom spooks me a little. I mostly fish Sabine and the jetties, but sometimes venture into Keith or the lake.
westend1 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 OK, boys. Since I got no advice, I bought the Triton. Now I need to get rid of a 17' Alumacraft bass boat with a 90 Yamaha I'll make you a gooood deal! ;)
TallinaBoyz Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 [quote]OK, boys. Since I got no advice, I bought the Triton. Now I need to get rid of a 17' Alumacraft bass boat with a 90 Yamaha I'll make you a gooood deal! [/quote] How good??
Alpha Wolf Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 I bought a Triton as well and am needing to get rid of the 15 ft fiberglass 96 Cajun with 88 Johnson. It is pictured on southeasttexas.com but will make a way better deal then what I'm asking for on there for any poster interested.
thetragichippy Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name="westend1" post="1228464" timestamp="1338845863"]OK, boys. Since I got no advice, I bought the Triton. Now I need to get rid of a 17' Alumacraft bass boat with a 90 Yamaha I'll make you a gooood deal! ;)[/quote]How does the Triton do in rough water? Have you taken it out?
westend1 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name="thetragichippy" post="1228573" timestamp="1338907581"][quote author=westend1 link=topic=99920.msg1228464#msg1228464 date=1338845863]OK, boys. Since I got no advice, I bought the Triton. Now I need to get rid of a 17' Alumacraft bass boat with a 90 Yamaha I'll make you a gooood deal! ;)[/quote]How does the Triton do in rough water? Have you taken it out?[/quote] Haven't picked it up yet. Hope to give it a try this weekend.http://s955.photobucket.com/albums/ae31/lock2040/?action=view¤t=IMG_2108.jpg
thetragichippy Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name="westend1" post="1228578" timestamp="1338908010"][quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=99920.msg1228573#msg1228573 date=1338907581][quote author=westend1 link=topic=99920.msg1228464#msg1228464 date=1338845863]OK, boys. Since I got no advice, I bought the Triton. Now I need to get rid of a 17' Alumacraft bass boat with a 90 Yamaha I'll make you a gooood deal! ;)[/quote]How does the Triton do in rough water? Have you taken it out?[/quote] Haven't picked it up yet. Hope to give it a try this weekend.http://s955.photobucket.com/albums/ae31/lock2040/?action=view¤t=IMG_2108.jpg[/quote]SWEET!Did they say how fast it would run? It would seem with those tunnels it would plane quickly and haul butt!
bh89-2 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 [quote name="westend1" post="1228464" timestamp="1338845863"]OK, boys. Since I got no advice, I bought the Triton. Now I need to get rid of a 17' Alumacraft bass boat with a 90 Yamaha I'll make you a gooood deal! ;)[/quote]I know a couple folks looking for smaller boats to run around river. Send me pic and details [url=http://[email protected]][email protected][/url]
westend1 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 [quote name="Smoking Baby" post="1230707" timestamp="1339763196"][quote author=westend1 link=topic=99920.msg1228464#msg1228464 date=1338845863]OK, boys. Since I got no advice, I bought the Triton. Now I need to get rid of a 17' Alumacraft bass boat with a 90 Yamaha I'll make you a gooood deal! ;)[/quote]I know a couple folks looking for smaller boats to run around river. Send me pic and details [url=http://[email protected]][email protected][/url][/quote] If you make the tourney, you will fish out of it. The Triton really doesn't have much of a livewell.
SmashMouth Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 [quote name="Big Ford" post="1228500" timestamp="1338855594"]I bought a Triton as well and am needing to get rid of the 15 ft fiberglass 96 Cajun with 88 Johnson. It is pictured on southeasttexas.com but will make a way better deal then what I'm asking for on there for any poster interested.[/quote]Send me a private message about your boat...I'm looking for a good deal of a boat for my 9yr old son and I to fish out of...THANKS!
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