Thread: What crappie boat would you buy?

I have bought boats over the past 3/4 century. I have yet to find the perfect boat. I come close every time til the next time. I usually have 2 or 3 on hand. Having "spares" eases the pain.

I have the perfect boat right now for right now.

Originally Posted by blackfish

Talk to Bill Burnett at Big River Marine. He knows boats! All boats.

Need I even state MY opinion? It's a no brainer if you're looking for High Performance and Smooth Ride!!! PM me for the answer if ya don't already know. I have LOTS of C.C refrences.

Thanks for the kudos guys. I WILL beat any deal for C.C guys and gals on the brands I have!!!!!!! PERIOD
Xpress, Ranger, and Excel.

Originally Posted by Dutch

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.

Your leaving some rpms on the table. I have a 2012 I bought new and trimmed out she turns right at 6000 and will do an even 40 with just me...37-39 with me and a passenger. Great boat. Only regret is the carpet and not fully outfitting it when I bought it, instead of piecing it together later to save a few pennies. I regularly run on the Mississippi river catfishing and it does fine in the big water, way bigger than anything you'll see on pond water.

Originally Posted by drill instructor

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 have been looking at this Stratos boat and I really like what I see. However, how would a person use long spider rig poles on this boat? Just looking at the pictures, I don't see any where to put them if you are not using them. Anyone have this boat and can tell me how you handle carrying the 14' spider rods?

You would add side rails and attach driftmaster holders to the rail.

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I make a side rail system using the Driftmaster holders.

check out the G3s before ya decide- all welded alumn. -love my 1756- personally i prefer alumn over fiberglass for the weight difference - on the water, behind the truck, and more bag for ya buck with motor hp

Depends on what you want to do. For the weekend warrior I would get an aluminum boat. If you even think you might fish tournaments go with the bigger fiberglass boat. If not it will end up being an expensive learning process!