Boat

[crapstang]

Maintain it, maintain it, maintain it! Boats last a long if you take care of them. Basic stuff like washing/drying after lake runs, COVERING IT, and properly winterizing will save your wallet big time. My dad has 2 different boats that he has owned since new...he takes care of them and they still look great despite their 25+ years of age. The gm 4.3l v6 is a great gas saver for an inboard...and it lasts forever! I've owned 3 boats and 2 jet skis, and never had a problem. The woes come from neglect, 90% of the time.

[Captain Crawfish]

i have a boat. i enjoy getting away from the highway and roads since i am on them all day. getting out throwing a hook or just chillin with a drink sitting on the water is a good time. when you get tired of it you can just sell it. i wouldnt go blow 60K on a boat but a runabout for 15-20K to get on the water isnt too bad.

[cde21]

ceyko, if you're wanting a bass boat check out some mid to late 90's fiberglass boats. More stability, they will fish alot better and handle rough water better. I just picked up a used Stratos with a 225 E-rude for under 7k and it is a fantastic boat so far. I was looking for a used Champion but those things are like gold right now! I recently/still have an aluminum Bass Tracker and I absolutely hate it for bass fishing.(it's a flat bottom aluminum) Paying what they want for any type of new boat seems way outrageous to me, but if you can afford it go with it! They want 60k for a new Skeeter with crappy electronics!! And Ranger's are just ri-freakin-diculous which I'm sure you saw at Cabelas. There are deals to be had, so just find what's right for you. Just trying to help.

[cde21]

Oh and IF you do go glass instead of aluminum, a good rule of thumb for motor size and resale is:

17'-115
18'-150
19'-175-200
20'-200-225
21'-22' -225-250

[silverranger]

It has a dart block 540 with Brodix heads. Made 750ish on an engine dyno

ummm ride please???

[silverranger]

Sheeeeeeit!

Mine was Baller back in 04 when I bought it. And even then it didn't cost near what that does.

We are going out Saturday to just cruise around going to be a nice day, When you go to Arlington Lmk

[Mysticcobrakilla]

We are going out Saturday to just cruise around going to be a nice day, When you go to Arlington Lmk

Will do man,

I might bust out the boat Sunday to de-winterize, change oil and clean it up but doubt I'll have time to take it to the lake this weekend.

[slownbmta]

I think we are gonna hit Lewisville Sunday to make sure everything is good before detailing and stuff

[silverranger]

I think we are gonna hit Lewisville Sunday to make sure everything is good before detailing and stuff

Hmmm

[silverranger]

Will do man,

I might bust out the boat Sunday to de-winterize, change oil and clean it up but doubt I'll have time to take it to the lake this weekend.

do it get it ready hahaha

[Mysticcobrakilla]

do it get it ready hahaha

Bring on the knee pain and sore backs!

[silverranger]

Bring on the knee pain and sore backs!

yes sir

[Mysticcobrakilla]

<----digs up old pic back when I could ride. Brb.

[silverranger]

<----digs up old pic back when I could ride. Brb.

that looks like fun, but I think I would not land and it would hurt very badly
I am serious though I want to tube behind that boat, I will regret it I am sure but hey cold beer and a tube equals good times

[Mysticcobrakilla]

that looks like fun, but I think I would not land and it would hurt very badly
I am serious though I want to tube behind that boat, I will regret it I am sure but hey cold beer and a tube equals good times

We'll get out there man. Don't worry