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What are some of the options you like, wish you had, or would recommend not passing up on? I'm looking to get one, but just need to see what all I'm gonna want or need. Gonna be a duck/fishing rig. Deck options, rod boxes, bait wells, seating. I'm going to put a 150 on it, and hopefully a good tm, 36 volt, down the road. Open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance
I'd start by having a sit down with Torch. Buy him lunch.
I have been doing a good bit of reading, and everybody seems to have a complaint about build time and not hearing back from em. I may try to price the Xpress crappie hyperlift series in camo, if I can get it with only the boat. I have a trailer and motor to use. Spoke to Torch yesterday and got the guys #. Called and no answer. I would like to have a boat built to my specs, but not looking good so far.
Rumor has it, don't pay in full up front. Just sayin.
I would also touch base with Seark.
Check out War Eagle boats while you are at it. I am sure ATM can give you some pointers. He has a great boat that is set up right!
F & F aint what they used to be. Lost almost all of his welders and only has kinfolks working there now. War Eagle in the same town can build what you want but dont know about their pricing.
SeaArk in Monticello, AR......has some great boats too.....they will also do custom stuff. They make a great duck boat. They have some nice camo patterns also.
Got an 18' camo boat I might sell.
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Nah, just ain't decided 100% if I want to let it go.
Only thing is getting a boat built that's not 22 feet long to hold a 150. I love the Blackhawk, but prob a little out of my price range. Amazing boat though. The xpress has an 18 ft that can handle a 150 with hydraulic steering. Plus I have a trailer that will handle from 18-20ft boats.
I like the xpress crappie hyperlift hull a lot. Just seen really high prices for the packages and seems to be tough to find out about getting just the boat alone
Hope you don't plan on fishing in the next year
When I bought my SeaArk.....I bought just the boat and the trailer from them.....got my motor, controls, terrova, and FF's elsewhere.
That's cause you have the CHEESE!!!
I got to rig it my way like I wanted that way and actually saved some money
Carl, if you're not sure you want to sell it, DON"T SELL IT!!!!!! I'm still having sellers remorse over my tin boat. Plus, Secret Weapon gives me grief over it daily!!!Quote:
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I actually want to get a 20' glass boat. It's really hard to take the tin boat when that big ole Ranger is sitting right next to it. Guess I done got spoiled.
there are a couple of things that I would change on my F&F If I could, one would be that I believe I would want a center console, want longer rod storage and a second live well in the front of the boat and maybe a cooler on the side, might even rather have that than the rod racks. Hugh set to boat quite well but I would like just a few changes.
I've had the 18ft glass before, and I'm jus too rough on a glass boat, but a great ride no doubt.
G that's what I want to do, rig it to my liking( and pocketbook) and cut a big chunk of that sticker off.
I would like to have rod boxes or coolers along the side to use as seating for duck hunting. All of my storage now in my small tin boat is in the floor. And it gets to be a pain.
Guess early next week I'm going to get on the phone with war eagle, xpress, and F&F if they answer. See prices and option packages.
Call SeaArk....they have the strongest built aluminum boat out there....lot thicker metal. They can do the rod boxes and stuff like you want.
"G"ewber, you're starting to sound like a used car salesman! War Eagle uses .125 gauge aluminum too. They also use a 1/4' extruded aluminum keel. The 2072 is rated for 150 hp and has a 12 degree hull. The Blackhawk has a 22 degree hull and will give you a better ride.
War Eagle Boats - Boats - Standard Models 14' - 23' - 2072
War Eagle Boats - Boats - Blackhawk Series - 2170 Blackhawk
Sent e-mails to War Eagle, SeaArk, and Xpress. Thanks for all the input guys.