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Just bought me a excel 17/51 F4 duck boat, has a 60hp yamaha four stroke on it, love the boat, would not trade it for anything else in the way of a tin boat. i have already got it set up for fishing the way i like a boat set up, lots of storage in this boat, the pod seats are the way to go, much more comfortable for me than the straight seats.
I agree with arkansaskiller as well on size, but for a duck/fishing boat I would keep it as open as possible. Never have seen the winged rear seat before if it had storage and livewell that would be handy. I have a 648ldv wareagle with pods and really like it, but I would have loved to have had the option to have storage under the seat. I dont like gun boxes in my duel purpose boat they just fill up with junk.
Thanks guys for the responses. I am looking at some specific brands due to dealer reputation and service. Wish Excel and War Eagle had a good dealer around here.
Only one word EXCEL!!!
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
Member-- Tri-State Crappie Anglers
Pro Staff-- Southern Pro Tackle, Meatgetter Jigs, Minner Critters, Ozark Rods, and Crappieholic Apparel.
Excel is one bad to the bone boat, I just got mine about a month ago, and I love the F4, I got mine rigged out pretty much ready to go, I love the break away transom since I fish in stumpy old lake Conway a lot. Tough, I don't think they come any tougher than a excel. Hands down excel is the best tin boat on the market in my opinion, I sold a war eagle to get a excel and don't regret it one bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
That winged rear bench would be nice for drivin but tough to fish off of.
just put a mount in the floor for a pedestal for fishing!!!!!!!!!!
I have an Xpress 15' duck boat with pod seats and a gun box that also has PVC pipe running into the passeger seat pod. Makes it so you can put 4 6'6" rods in the "gun box". It ahs pod seats, but they are square. I wish they were angled, that is my only complaint with the pod seats. I have it set up for spider rigging this time of year, and remove everything and duck, and deer hunt out of it during the winter. It is one of the best dual purpose boats I have found.
Also the best part f the boat is the rhino lining.
i have a 1860 viper stalker excel , i have mine set up for fishing !!!! it handles rough water great,does not get you wet and has the smoothest ride i have see in a metal boat ,it his one tough boat !!!!!! there is no comparison to a war eagle period!!!!! check them out at excel boats.com then call big river marine. bill will treat you so many ways you will have to like some off them !!!!!!!!!
I sell the Excel, and would appreciate your business if you would call me. I'll get you a great price for being a C.C member. I've sold several to members on this board, and working with a few more!!!!!
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
Member-- Tri-State Crappie Anglers
Pro Staff-- Southern Pro Tackle, Meatgetter Jigs, Minner Critters, Ozark Rods, and Crappieholic Apparel.