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Advice on fishing boat

Discussion in 'Fishing' started by BIGUGLY, Jun 3, 2018.

  1. Jun 3, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    BIGUGLY

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    Looking for any info on a good center console for fish and ski. Probably 70 to 30 of fish to ski. Something around 22 to 24 feet.

    Used around 15k would be the best but let me know any other ideas . Also freshwater only around the midwest. Have no problem taking a used saltwater and using on freshwater lakes.

    Thanks
     
  2. Jun 3, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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    I have a Bay Champ 22. Great boat but might be hard to find especially in that price range.

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    A Champion center console, that’s about as good as it gets.

    :bowdown:
     
  4. Oct 15, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Don’t know much about that; mines a speed boat

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    Ask @Prostar 190
     
  6. Oct 15, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    Maybe a ranger reatta? Fish pretty good, and great for the fam.
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    Carolina Skiff makes a great fishing boat.
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    I suggest attending any upcoming Boat Shows in your region. Gives you a chance to check out a lot of different makes and models up close. I did and it definitely helped my ideas.
     
  9. Oct 15, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    :rofl: I am just a ski boat guy. Most boat are really good at one thing and alright at the other stuff.
     
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    Why’s everyone saying center console? Those suck for skiing.
     
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  12. Oct 15, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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  13. Oct 15, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    You could get a 15/yr loan to buy a boat. Lol end up paying 3-4x the price
     
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    I dont know much about fishing boats, but my friends here in Santa Barbara swears by there Radons and boston whalers..they even go wake boarding on them out at sea..:notsure:
     
  15. Oct 15, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    You lost me at “fish”.

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    Never skied behind mine but sure it would do as well as my Ranger F&S. Pulls a tube real well. Nothing will pull a skier like a dedicated ski boat but nothing fishes like a bay boat.
     
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    :rofl: me also. Good looking boat.
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Couldn't agree more.
     
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    Have always liked the Tahoe Deck boats, probably more for ski, but lots of room for fishing.
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