Thread: What crappie boat would you buy?

If all you do is crappie fish, some of the above mentioned boats are great, if however you fish for other stuff and go to other places (like Erie) you may want to expand your horizons. I always used the excuse "I can't go there because I don't have the right boat"... so I just went and bought the right boat (for me).

I've fished out of the Ranger 1860 fisherman and really liked it... not on big water though! I do fish Erie, and Lake Michigan though.
Alumacraft makes a great boat. Whatever you buy, look at leftover models. You will save considerably and have money left over to buy all the other toys and gadgets.

Originally Posted by warhawk

I really like the Tracker 175 TF that my buddy just bought. With vinyl floors (I'd want vinyl in whatever I got) and the double seating up front, it makes a nice crappie boat.

I love my Pro Team 175 TF bought it new in 2013.

Originally Posted by Dutch

I love my Pro Team 175 TF bought it new in 2013.

That is one of the boats that I have been looking at for a couple of months now. It is really nice looking plus I bet it is easy to pull and really great on gas.

Originally Posted by tncrappiebass

That is one of the boats that I have been looking at for a couple of months now. It is really nice looking plus I bet it is easy to pull and really great on gas.

Yes its easy to pull and that 4 stroke 60 sips the gas and is quiet as well at full throttle. The Revolution hull gives a smooth ride in light chop, but it does get a might rough still if it is whitecaping on the lake. The vinyl flooring is the way to go, cool in the summer to, and easy to keep clean. Mine will do 34-36 mph at 5500 rpm and trimmed out...its a great boat that doesn't break the bank.

Originally Posted by tncrappiebass

That is one of the boats that I have been looking at for a couple of months now. It is really nice looking plus I bet it is easy to pull and really great on gas.

Can't even tell your pulling it until you look in the mirror. Plus our boat has a few hours short of 30 hours on it and we've filled it up less than 10 times. You can go forever on a tank of gas at least with the 60 4 stroke we have

I would get a new Stratos 1760DV and rig it out with the money left over. Probably would have enough left to buy the wife something real nice also.

I'm wanting the 18' x 60'' Excel boat. No carpet in the model I want , Rhino lined and easy to clean. I think a 70 hp pushes it fine but will run up to a 90 hp. Very stable boat and room for double seats in front or jigging or spider rigging. Call or PM Big River Marine on here for a good price for members. He also deals in Ranger and Xpress which are great boats too.

I just bought a War Eagle Predator 861 with 115 4 Stroke. Would have got a 961, but got a really good deal on a new, left over 861. I had a Grizzly Tracker with 50 4 stroke. Liked the boat except for it being very noisy with everything aluminum. I would definetly get a 4 stroke and get the Max HP that boat is rated for. There is a nice Predator 861 already rigged to the max at Counce Marine near Memphis.