Just been thinking about getting a glass boat. Would like three pedestals up front and not have to use a double seat. Looking for 18ft. What ideas or boats you guys like.
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Just been thinking about getting a glass boat. Would like three pedestals up front and not have to use a double seat. Looking for 18ft. What ideas or boats you guys like.
cant help you. Always had tin. Road in several Rangers and liked them a lot. Good luck. Always liked the looks of the older model ranger fisherman series.
If you push a lot, take a look at The Ranger 519 or 520. Big front decks and you will not beat the quality.
Can't remember the series number but Triton used to build a crappie specific low deck boat in 18 or 19 ft that I always thought would be the best in that size. Came with three pedestals up front and the lower front deck. Might PM RockMike he used to have one.
Triton ta 196 crappie . Made them 06-08 there was 2 of them on classifieds couple months ago.
Cool thanks
Ranger will put 3 across on their boats. Just got it done on my 521c demo.
Show some pics please
This is one of the triton everyone likes
2007 Triton TA196 with 2007 Mercury 150 Optimax
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Don't have the boat yet. It's ordered. Brandon Fulgham has the three across on his new 521 tho. I'll try to get pics of his. He bought Charlie Buntings demo boat. They are the Crappie Masters Power Pole team.
Most definately look at SKEETER
I have had a Skeeter for a long time. 0 complaints. Would like a newer one that is wider in the beam. Ranger or Skeeter would be my choice.
Triton, Stratos, Bullet, Legend, Bass Cat, Nitro, lots of nice boats out there.
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Factory 3 across in a Ranger 521. He already had the Dub-L-Seat.
Bill, Will they do that on the 500/100 series as well, or is that only on the up Z-Comanche Series?Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
3 across the front in any glass boat that's 18 ft will be tight.
Don't know. I can ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iwannafish
Why is tight is it because narrower
When talking glass boats 90% are going to be bass style boats. By design they are going to have quite a bit of taper to the bow. So when you put 3 across seating close enough to fish off the front it is going to squeeze down the area your sitting in. Even some of your Bay style boats have a pretty narrow front end. Plus on most you have very little gunnel area to keep things in the boat and when turning around you end up with your feet dangling out over the water. I understand why a lot of tournament guys fish out of large glass boats but for practicality and this is just my opinion for what it is worth, with your family in mind there are 2 aluminum not boats I would consider. That is the Wareagle Blackhawk center console and that SeaArc ProCat 200. I think that ProCat with 2 aditonal seat bases in the rear and 3 on the front would be a outstanding boat for every type of crappie fishing. Friend has the Blackhawk with 140 suzukie and it's more than enough motor and lots of room for several people to fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbowhunter
Keep throwing your opinions out there, fellows. This has been on my mind for some time. I am finally to the place in life that I can get a new boat. I have permission from all the applicable players (my wife), and I can purchase whatever I want. No limits. Anything. Problem is that there are to many options. I enjoy reading about what you guys who have fished in more boats have to say. Good things. Bad things. Glass v Aluminum. Hull design. Space for fishing. So many issues to think about. Maybe there is no such thing as a perfect crappie rig, but I want to get as close as I can.
If you could buy any boat for crappie fishing (spider rigging, single poleing, pulling) what would you get. Why?
Bill (BRM) I know you are switching from big aluminum to big glass. Any reason other than the fact that the big Ranger is sexier? Why did you decide to change?
Smoother ride, less wind issues
if you don't have limitations don't forget to look at the walleye multi-species boats they are excellent for the type of crappie fishing you are talking about !!!!
Where we fish they are a pain in the neck, somebody is getting wet loading and unloading, too deep for our ramps. Once on the water they fish awesome but whomever is doing the truck backing they better have hip boots unless unloading where there is a dock.Quote:
Originally Posted by strmwalker
What CreekSlick has a Ranger!!! Cannot be beat comfort or ride.Look an see how many used ranger's are for sale not many why? They Keep them!!!" Bigrivermarine"He sells more boats and motors than anyone!!!
I wish. [emoji4]Quote:
Originally Posted by jackie53
I just got my first glass boat in May. We have very much enjoyed fishing out of it thus far. I was limited on how much I could spend but, I don't have any payments and she is decked out nicely! Still have plans for more toys and some upgrades....http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...77080336a0.jpg
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You and the wife looking to adopt a 38 year old?? I have a job, had all my shots and am for the most part house broken, we could get two boats a father and son pair :Rofl :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Iwannafish
Nice ride!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
Thanks Rees. Hope to bless her in Mississippi waters in October!!
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Hollar when you get down !!!
John,Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
they have ladders systems that you can install on your trailer makes a big difference on getting in and out the boat !!! here is one for a example !!!
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Not what I am talking about. Say I unload you and go park the truck, when I come to get in the boat I will have to get wet to get in the boat, boat has too deep a V
your legs are too short lol :Rofl
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Originally Posted by Rees Guide
ok, I see what you saying !!!
I'm thinking an 1880 or 2080 Ranger Angler series. It's a multi-species rig, but not quite the behemoth of the 6 series Ranger Fisherman. They have deep V hulls so I'm not sure how close you can get them to shallow shorelines. I'm particularly interested in the 1880. It has a 100" beam and maximum 150hp. If the 1880 can be beached and boarded from the front it will be high on the list for my next boat. Maybe someone who has some personal experience with one of these rigs can shed some light on the pros and cons.
Agreed. Thought about one, but have decided against it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Sorry Snubbys, I already have five kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
The youngest graduated from Ole Miss this summer, and for the first time in a long time, I have money that I can spend on myself. I am 50 years old and just bought my first four wheeler. I was 46 before I ever bought myself a boat. But after 32 years of buying crap for my kids, I am getting to buy stuff for me and my wife. It does feel pretty good!
Stratos used to make a smaller, glass deep V that I always thought looked like it would be a good Crappie boat, unfortunately I think they stopped making them within the last year or so. It was very affordable too, I think mid 20's. It did look like it was lacking on storage though. It was called the 1760DV, looked to be wide enough up front for side by side spider rigging and there were no storage compartments in the way of installing the extra bases, and there was room in the back for a good long lining or crank pulling setup. And even though it was a deep v, it wasn't too deep to where it would be difficult loading and unloading. You could get it as a dual console, single console, or walk through, the single console would have been ideal for transporting long rods.
That thing looks just about perfect. I've never seen that model Nitro before, is that an older model no longer in production?Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser