Pros / cons on aluminum versus fiberglass. May have the boss talked in to upgrading my dinosaur and trying to hear some opinions.
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Pros / cons on aluminum versus fiberglass. May have the boss talked in to upgrading my dinosaur and trying to hear some opinions.
there are some great tin boats out there but prefer glass for the ride. Shop it and dont be in any hurry and you will find a good deal somewhere. If you are talking new boats then the sky's the limit, get your wallet ready for either.
Glass means never having to say your sorry.
Wannabe...
I have the heaviest aluminum boat known to man and I can tell you if you have a chance to get a glass boat do it. Mine is used for hunting and fishing or I would have one.
if i ever get another boat i don't know if it will be glass or alum, but i do know this for sure, it will be a center console where you don't have to get up and down.
Come take a ride in my Tracker pro team 190, you'll love it. Glad i bought a alum. boat.
That's a tough choice.I have owned both and both have their place.But if i had to choose one it would be aluminum.If i had plenty of money, 20' ranger for slow trolling and an 18' express for pole fishing.Good luck
To me it completely depends on where you fish the most. Open water with scattered timber glass for me. I fish 99% on south ky lake/Tn River. I went from glass to aluminum and will never go back. This is where the open water stopped and the bulldozing began this past Sunday. I bet there is a cord of wood in the back of my boat. Can anybody tell who made the jig in this pic? Look close! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/24/a5emuber.jpg
Most folks agree that glass boats are more comfortable and offer a smoother ride. The big metal boat market has improved over the last few years but I still believe you cannot beat the ride and stability a glass boat offers. Due mostly to the shear weight of the hull.
Put me and BigH in a 14' Jon boat and I bet we will out weight the ranger.Quote:
Originally Posted by feeshrman
and if you fish the big 4 much--with all the wind--the glass will make it much easier.
Thats right.....So Pfffffttttttt........Really depends on style of fishing and were you fish.....buy bothQuote:
Originally Posted by slimeyslab
Excellent point Slimey. Entirely depends on the water. Personally, I think he just got lucky with his answer though.
Aluminum is easier to maintain, cheaper to buy, pull, run etc, but open water wind...glass is worth it.
Wannabe...
I dont know guys, i think RG will agree, my tin boat will handle big wind and big water with the best of them.
Have been very impressed with the way it fishes and rides, tha Revolution Hull is a great design.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrGoodtime
I have an aluminum boat and love it. My only complaint is that it is a rough ride when the lake conditions are rough. That may have more to due with it being underpowered for its size but the motor is paid for so thats the way it will be for a while. It fishes great in most all conditions. That being said better be prepared to get the right equipment to fish in the wind regardless of which boat you choose (wind socks and chains). WB told you straight..... the aluminum is easier to maintain and cheaper to operate and pull but you give up a smoother ride and a little stability of glass. Good luck in your choice. There is no such thing as a perfect boat so you need to find one that fits your needs and not base your decision on other folks preferences.
Thanks for all the replies. I mostly spider rig in open water so really want something wide and comfortable up front. SeaArk / crestliner ? These two tin boats are super heavy ? Mr G that 190 tracker heavy and wide up front?
I'll take ya for a ride at camp.
His boat has a bunch of room up front, if he had a different trolling motor we would use it over mine in the tourneys we fesh. Hard to leave the Ipilot at home, makes a huge difference controlling the boat. Think he will have it at camp if you are coming down. Actually rides better in ruff water than mine does but my hull is lacking in that department for some reason, not sure why. We fished his at Washington and I was totally surprised at how well it fished.Quote:
Originally Posted by joeglow
It has huge decks front and back, and it's not heavy. I'd be happy to take you out in it when you have time, RG, hopefully by the end of summer i'll have that I-pilot on there.
Just have RG puts his on your boat, problem solved:)Quote:
Originally Posted by MrGoodtime
Yep Handie you rite, since it likes to fall of the front of his boat
nononoHope its on mine to stay till me finds another hull, dont like the looks of the front of my boat without it on there, ask Chucker, it just dont look rite!!:yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by Handicrappie