Need some help guys

As I have said before Allen it doesn't matter what boat you buy there will always be several things you dislike and like. You have to look at your style of fishing, techniques, lakes, and safety. Research is endless and everyone has their needs and opinions. Listen, Research, then more Research will allow you to make the best decision you can make. As for me Allen it's electronics, TM, and Outboard that's the most important. I have caught as many fish out of an aluminum boat than I have out of my Ranger just Sayin. In my case I fish a lot of open water on bigger lakes that I could never fish from a smaller and lighter boat. Best Electronics, Best TM, And Biggest Outboard you can afford. My $.02 worth. I will also add that LW's are a very big +or - also. If at all possible have tracker insulate the LW's for the summer months. Also add a hydro system to add extra air for the hot summer months. Insulate the lids as well or you will have heat transferred.......Ranger

Ranger09...we are talking about CrappiePappa here, we have all seen him fish, do you really think he needs an insulated livewell? Guess he could use it to keep his drinks cold, lord knows it wont ever see a fish!!!! :)

SC-cold drinks aint such a bad thing! lol

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Originally Posted by Woodworker42

SC-cold drinks aint such a bad thing! lol

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X2!!!!

Josh that's about the funniest thing I have heard in a few days. Thanks for making my eyes water. I know Allen can catch fish if you put him on them with just minimal instruction. Lol. Ok Allen I am with Josh here save your money and add to a 24 volt TM.......Ranger

I have a 2006 PT 175 with a 60 hp 4 stroke. My only complaints/dislikes are I would remove the middle seat as mentioned above, wish it had spray in/vinyl liner (fishing for more catfish lately). The 60 hp will get you to 37 mph or so, if buying new I would absolutely get the new 75 hp 4 stroke. There have been some cracks reported in some, but none of the ones I looked at had any. My boat doesn't leak a drop. As for insulated livewells, some livewell vents and foam under the lid helps, but this applies to virtually every tin boat out there, as does getting blowed around in the wind.

Buying a new one - my list would include a 75 hp, a trolling motor with variable speed minimal (anchoring model preferred).

Man. I get better treatment than this from my in-laws! ROF

I fished out of a 175 for a long time. The boat was fine for everything. They are light and pull easy but as others have said the wind will make it harder on keeping it in one spot. I decided to go with a Deep V this time for stability mainly on Texoma and I have found it great for everything else.

Probably an obvious question but do you think the deep v restricts your ability to access shallows that you want to fish say during the spawn? Also are they harder to launch? I love my Pro175 but figure as I embrace geezerhood I may appreciate the stability- not for me but for these old guys I fish with!

I have owned bass boats (several), jon boats, fancy jon (bass) boats, a pontoon boat and three different deep Vees over the years of bass tournament and multi-species fishing. I have never felt handicapped in any way be the deep-vee hull. Any metal boat will catch more wind but a heavy one won't be bothered too much and I have no problem getting shallow. I would never go back to another style boat. They are a very versatile platform for multi-species fishing and most have more room than other styles. With the right trailer you can launch them anyplace you could put any normal boat. If you have special requirements apart from normal fishing you should obviously consider them.