Seeking advice for boat and getting started

**Crestliner08** · 05-23-2018, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Hat55

Had one and loved it!

My fishing partner & I have been fishing out of one of these for the past 30+ years. Excellent boat for many types of fishing. However, as I said above, the guy in the rear of the boat is going to have a wet ride in rough water. Just the nature of the beast. Not intolerable, but as long as you are aware of that (and the guy in the back of the boat faces aft while running), this would be an excellent choice.

**Hanr3** · 05-23-2018, 11:31 AM

I prefer a deep v tiller and it works well in small lakes up to big lakes. As for motor size, stick to the manufactures recommendation. Too small of a motor and you won't get on plane. If your lakes have to restrictions, use that as a guide to the boat/motor combination. Again sticking to man. recommendation.
I fish everything from 300 acres to Canadian shield lakes in all types of weather. Rough seas don't bother me.

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**FIN** · 05-23-2018, 05:56 PM

4 stroke motor would be my first requirement. Stick Steer would be my second requirement.
Look at this one.
https://monroe.craigslist.org/boa/d/...581144912.html

**river scum** · 05-23-2018, 07:55 PM

i have had a 16ft lowe jumbo semi-v for several years now and love it. it had the middle seat removed and a flor dropped in. it is great for walking around, very stable, and light weight. if i wana go up in shallow bays and back waters i can do so. i can even pull it up over logs that block the creeks. the 20hp moves it rite along too. i spend many hours in it every week and wouldnt trade it for a ranger! well i would, but just to sell the ranger and up date the 16ft semi-v and evinrude. lmao

**wannabe fisherman** · 05-24-2018, 05:39 AM

on getting started- - if you have never backed a boat trailer or any trailer for that matter take it to a large parking lot and do a little practicing with it. People at the launch site will love you for that.

**skeetbum** · 05-24-2018, 06:14 PM

Had a 16' stick steer and wish I still had it. A 1648 jon and a 25 hp would be my all around choice, and wish I could find one cheap right about now. They do get you a little wet but I know they are more stable than the round bottom v hull Lund I had previous to the stick boat. The size of the water you plan on frequenting would be my deciding factor. Smaller waters, or less run time, and it's a hands down flat bottom. The 25 is a good choice, but insist on electric start and try your best for forward shifting, not leaning back over the transom in rough conditions and getting off balance to shift. If you do go with a v-hull, look into the newer models with reverse chines. Much more stable. Just my opinion, and thanks for listening.

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