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I'm thinking of purchasing this boat and rigging to spider rig and maybe even long line some. I currently have an 18' tin boat, but wanting something a little more stable in big water.
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Would appreciate any pros and cons about a boat like this. I have never owned a glass boat before and don't know if I would like one or not.
I started out with one about like that. I had a 18 1/2 foot Nitro fish/ski and it did work for spider rigging. Biggest problem is the small deck up front. It's TIGHT quarters to say the least
Hopefully Reesguide will jump in here and help you out. He is fishing out of a Astro similar to that. Thought about one but like DD said way cramped on front deck for 2 people. Looks like they would be great for Longlining and pulling cranks. And a lot to me would be the price.
Room on the front deck and storage are both issue, the Astro actually has more room than alot of em do but it is still tite on the front with 2 fishing. The glass in cool weather sure is nice tho, knocks alot of wind off of ya.
Curious, how does glass keep the wind off better than tin?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
No.
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Wannabe...
perhaps he was talkin bout glass windshields, not glass boat. just a SWAG
Ok, so there's not much room up front, what about the stability? I normally fish by myself, so room is not that big of a deal.
Rees guide, could you explain what you mean about the glass keeping the wind off of ya. I'm definitely not a boat pro, but I can't seem to grasp what you're talking about here. Are you sitting on the floor and the sides cover you? Tell me more please. This is interesting and just may be a selling point.
WB could you elaborate a little more on your opinion?
No.
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Wannabe...
I agree with Wannabe........................................... .............I can't believe I said that, lol
Windsheild is what I was talking about, F/S's normally have bigger windshields on them giving you better wind protection when running on cool days. As far as stability, no doubt its more stable and easie to contol in wind as are, for the most part, glass (hull) boats.
How much you askin for your tin boat, may want to look at it for a spring ride.
I think you must have a fever, better go take something.Quote:
Originally Posted by "G"
Yeh......I better go have another toddy, lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Teberd, bet that Express will get skinny in the spring chasing them spawning pigs. If you are serious about getting a glass boat I would like to take a look at it. How fast does that 115 Yammy push it? Got to fly!!
Fish/ski...pick one or the other. If you want to fish get a fishing boat...JMO.
I agree, wont have another F/S. Do like the dual console, well Ms Tammy likes the extra console.Quote:
Originally Posted by feelay
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I am not interested in selling mine. About 46 is all mine will do on gps. Its an older boat. Thanks for the input tho. I think I'll do like Feelay says and look for a glass fishing boat cause my skiing days are pretty much over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
I agree with g wb and feelay.
Heck most of the bama boys I know love them older rangers
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glass all the way
I've fished off the front of the boat with Rees. I'm a little taller, and a whole lot better looking than him, but I can't say as I felt cramped. Sure, more room is always nice, but we weren't bangin' elbows either.
I agree with Feelay. If fishing is your main goal, find a older glass boat that is set up for fishing. You can always ski behind a big enough fishing boat! JMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by feelay
only goobers use feesh and ski boats!