I am in the market for a stick steer boat. Anyone got a brand they like better than others? looking for something 17' or less and at least 54" wide, getting old and not as stable as I once was, any input would be great, thanks
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I am in the market for a stick steer boat. Anyone got a brand they like better than others? looking for something 17' or less and at least 54" wide, getting old and not as stable as I once was, any input would be great, thanks
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Sold my stick steer earlier this year. It was a 16 ft Duracraft with a 40 Yamaha. This model had carpet and was trimmed out really nice. Had full length rod holders down each side and a live well in the middle with a cushion top.
The Duracraft has a rail down each side that you can get numerous accessories for. I liked that I could move my rod holders (4 rod sets) up or down the boat without drilling any holes. You could also remove the entire set up in 30 seconds by unscrewing the rail clamp.
One of the most comfortable boats to fish out of that I've owned.
I noticed several folks recommended the War Eagle boat. That is basically identical to the Duracraft. No surprise though, because the War Eagle is made by Duracraft .
are they about the same price
Mine was a used boat so I don't know about the price comparison but they should be close. It was a 1999 that a local guy here bought for his son and grandsons to use when they were at his lake house. Turns out they much preferred the Pontoon so it sat in his garage most of it's life. Probably had 50 hours on it when I bought it.Quote:
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The Duracrafts are tough boats. Back in the 60s that is all you saw on the Santee Cooper lakes with all the stumps.
Triton are lowe!
Check out the G3 or the Xpress. Both are awesome and really set up nice.
Several great boat builders in north florida. Extreme, blountstown marine, rhino is in hartford al. All will build to your specs. I have a extreme and love it.
Royal boats made in Alabama are in a class by themselves when it comes to stick steer boats. I couldn't afford one but I sure drooled over them.
They are fiberglass and they are a beautiful boat.
Check them out on their website.
I have a low 16 ft.like it but would go fiberglass if I were to buy another. better smoother ride.
the main thing I am worred about is hidden stumps, that is why I want metal
Been there, done that. I am old and fish very often all over the SE. I looked at all the boats 4 years ago and decided on the War Eagle 754VS. It has the best storage, access, and comfort. Everything is within reach of the front seat and I even added remote control anchors. 754VS - War Eagle Boats
One of my fishing pals just purchased an 16' Express boat and it is a very well built boat with heavy Aluminum. I like this boat also. The G3 Boat is a fine boat but two of my friends had to take their boats back for internal leaks. If you want to get a good boat for the money look at the Panfish 16 from Tracker boats. If you choose Tracker upgrade to the 40 HP option.TRACKER Boats : Bass & Panfish Boats : 2018 Panfish 16 Motors
I don't know what the other boats have as their decks, I bought a Fisher CS Hawk back in 1991 as my first boat because it had all metal decks. I know the War Eagle, Duracraft and the others that are mentioned are great boats but the Bass Tracker Panfish Special has Marine Plywood in the deck unless they have changed. All my friends that bought that boat, and that was quite a few, had the deck rot out. I like a metal and I would look for that if I was buying a new boat. Good luck with your boat purchase.
2016 1448 Alumacraft with 2015 Tohatsu 50, on FB market place, in DublinQuote:
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