what is the best brand of small fishing boats out there?
Posted on Sep 16, 2011 under Fishing Boats | 3 Commentsim getting a sea hunt triton next week, and i just wanna make sure im getting the right thing, it is a new 2008 triton 18.6 ft with a two stroke yamaha for $20K, theres also a wellcraft and a sea fox, I really would appreciate some help, whats a good brand of boat
September 16th, 2011 at 6:43 am
They all have to meet Coast Guard Standards, and industry standards. Father has a Crestliner, I have a Star Craft, and a Sylvan Sea Monster 16 ft. They all work fine. Just fine one you like, can afford and go for it. I like the metal Aluminum boats myself with Johnson Sea Horse on it. Get what fits your needs and wants the best.
September 16th, 2011 at 7:07 am
The Triton has the best reputation for being a good boat. The Yamaha motor is one of the best, if not the best on the market. Go for it!
September 16th, 2011 at 7:53 am
A good brand of boat is the one most anglers own. If it is foam filled fiberglass and the motors size is not too big for it, it is perfect for your needs and when I say that I mean everything from transom height to cockpit size for your body to easily move from front to back without being too tight when maneuvering around a fishing partner while chasing a fish around the boat. to electronics, thrust on trolling motor. The reason to me this boat hasn’t sold yet is because of the 2 stroke motor but there are many very good boats on the market. Buying a 2 stroke is fully your use in ocean as many lakes commit to the two strokes inferior design allowing way too much bypass causing water deterioration. They are banning them nationally. Get a four stroke. If I were buying another boat I would by it at fishing expo where show specials and last year models are marked way below the normal showroom price. I would also look for a good used boat that has seen limited use but because of the economy owners, possibly out of work are having to sell their pride and joy regretfully. But I would gladly use a center console on the bass tour and frankly I don’t know why more anglers don’t. I do find a problem with most live or bait wells on the smaller center consoles. They (most all boat makers) for some unknown reason put a square or rectangular live well in them and within four hours the live bait have bashed their noses into the walls so many times they are nearly all dead way too soon. If you have the choice to get one with a round (at least oval) live tank the bait will and do swim in circles and will last two days without killing themselves. (I would also get a little larger boat for deep sea fishing)