New boat buying tips

**arkansasbowhunter** · 07-22-2015, 05:19 PM

Justdriftin sent ya pm. Greg I learn a lot of things the hard way and just hope I could save some one else a heart ache or two.

**Crappie Greg** · 07-22-2015, 06:25 PM

Allot of good tips buddy, you always share useful info !

**left handed** · 07-22-2015, 09:04 PM

would like to hear what your ideal crappie rig would be. Two girls in college and one of them about to get married when she graduates. Hopefully will be able to upgrade boats soon. Starting my wish list now.

**arkansasbowhunter** · 07-23-2015, 10:27 AM

Left handed, first have to start with what is your budget gonna be for your boat?

**left handed** · 07-23-2015, 10:55 AM

$20K ?. I don't need a Creekslick boat but a 18' Aluminum Express,Lowe, Ranger with trolling motor and electronics up grade. You seem to put alot of thought into your setups and was curious the what you would if you had the chance to start fresh.

**creekslick** · 07-23-2015, 11:33 AM

Buy a Ranger Fisherman Series 620 and be done with it

**MEATGETTER** · 07-23-2015, 11:37 AM

Call bill at big River marine tell him what all u want and be finished! !!!!! He has xpress, excel and rangers can't beat his price !!'

**Crappie Greg** · 07-23-2015, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by left handed

$20K ?. I don't need a Creekslick boat but a 18' Aluminum Express,Lowe, Ranger with trolling motor and electronics up grade. You seem to put alot of thought into your setups and was curious the what you would if you had the chance to start fresh.

Check into good used glass boat before u buy aluminum, you'll be surprised what you can get for $20,000

**arkansasbowhunter** · 07-23-2015, 01:33 PM

Send me a number pm and I will be glad to talk with you. I seeking a new boat I would first buy local if I could as that is who you are gonna need to service your rig. If it is a used boat then really not gonna matter where you purchase imo.

Depends on what kinda of lakes you will fish also. Metal boats have there place and so do fiberglass boats ink. But I can and will be glad to tell you over the phone. Too many folks will want to disagree and I am not into all that. I just wanted to post what I have learned from buying new and used boats so that others may not share in the same heartaches I have encountered.

Boats are like a Chevy and a ford. Some are gonna be die hard users of there favorite no matter what.

Fuel economy with motor size and type 2 stroke or 4 stroke also can play into the decision as on some big boats it takes $150 to fill it up and you will guzzle through that in a half day fishing if you run much.

**arkansasbowhunter** · 07-23-2015, 01:37 PM

A few more tips from post on the main page.

If optimal performance is one of your goals (as I believe it should be), then make sure you have the correct shaft length of engine, relative to the boat transom. The cavitation plate (the plate right above the prop) must be level with the lowest point of the transom. That way, you will get top performance and reduced chances of over/under rpms on your engine; thereby increasing engine life and optimizing your top end speed.

Some marinas try to stick any engine they have in stock on your boat if they have excess inventory, so it's best if you know what is needed up front.

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