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    I'll figure something out. I got excited about the targa cause the wife said ok to the 150hp. Looking at lowe, g3, Crestliner, and lund, the prices with 150s seem to skyrocket.

    Unfortunately we live in the land of HOAs (my bp rises just typing that) and that's the only storage option.
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    cut a four inch deep tire grove in the garage floor.


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    Lol, may just have to remove the windshield
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tundah View Post
    Lol, may just have to remove the windshield
    This is the best idea.
    Quote Originally Posted by 65Pontiac
    cut a four inch deep tire grove in the garage floor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 65pontiac View Post
    cut a four inch deep tire grove in the garage floor.
    I actually did that in a barn several years ago....the AC on the travel trailer was the problem. did some measuring and cut two 12" runs out of the the floor ....worked like a dream!

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    BPS may be able to put smaller tires on and/or remove windshield
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tundah View Post
    Great point 65! I didn't even think about chains or chutes. The way I see it, with a Terrova and rod holders, I could longline out of any boat while everything else is a perk I'm looking hard at the Targa with a 115, just wanna make sure its got enough juice to have a full load AND drag a kid in a tube or skis.
    A friend had one of the targa's with a 115 optimax and the biggest drawback was the seats which sat bolt upright, very uncomfortable. Boat ran great but did grab the wind as expected. His 55lb troller wasn't big enough for the wind it would catch, needed a 24 volt troller. Only sold it to buy a 19' Stratos that was super to fish out of. After 3 years the wifes influence about having sides and a windshield won out and they bought a fiberglas version of the targa, a Stratos 18' w/Yamaha 150 4 stroke. Also very nice but the down side of the targa is the same as this. It is currently for sale and a 21'Triton, a '98, sits in it's place. For a boat with sides the Stratos 486(I think) is as good as it gets. Comfortable, stable, quiet, fishable and inexpensive to operate with the 4 stroke. You also might look into a Lowe aluminum deckboat. A few years old they run great with a 115 and lower profile than the newer deckboats. At around 20 or 32 feet there is acres of room and light enough to keep the kids occupied. Good luck in your search, lots to look at.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 65pontiac View Post
    cut a four inch deep tire grove in the garage floor.
    LOL, This is standard procedure for storing a round hay bailer in an old mule barn where I live. Not sure it would look right in the garage though.

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    That's some good stuff right there, I'm a northerner at heart (Long Island) and grew up on a farm so used to big yard, barn, garage, etc. Right now I'm boatless, got it for sale at the dealer I bought it from so I don't have to deal with that headache. Still doing my research and the kick in the pants is based on my style of fishing and recreation, the best boat would the walleye style. I checked out their classifieds and there's half a dozen that are right up my alley....except in MINNESOTA! Hoping when the time comes, I get lucky and some yankee retiree brings me their "north" boat so they can get their bass boat lol Otherwise its between a new Targa V18 or Pro Guide V175.
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