Let's talk Boats here

General Lee 01 · December 24, 2003

The more times I visit Bass Pro Shops the more I want a friggin' boat!

So I'm going to put "Boat" on my list of "things I plan on having within 5 years".

I kinda want one of those Boats that look like they are suited for Sea-fishing. But I have sme Questions.

Are Bass Boats Ocean worthy?

What Kind of boat is recomended for just plain cruizing.

I'm not big on fishing, but I like the sleek-ness of Bass Boats. Can you do other things with Bass Boats?

BlackSilver · January 17, 2004

Bass boats aren't good for much of anything except going bass fishing. They have little freeboard so are easily swamped, and have wide flat bottoms so they don't ride well in chop.

Taking one offshore would be tantamount to suicide.

ToeJam · January 17, 2004

Bass boats are the last thing you want out on the ocean, even in calm seas. That style of boat is designed for minimal chop, maximum speed and shallow areas. They'd be just as bad as a ski boat.

If you're headed out to sea, you'll need something with high sidewalls, a good bow to push the water away from the boat and a deep-V hull configuration to smooth out and control the ride. Look at Grady-Whites or Boston Whalers for some nice rigs.

In the boating world, you do get what you pay for. But no matter what boat you get, remember BOAT stands for Break Out Another Thousand....

sschevyz71 · February 9, 2004

bass boats are for lakes!!!

Wingnut · February 9, 2004

ToeJam is right about the "Break Out Another Thousand" rule...Not to mention that anything that is worth it's salt offshore, is going to cost you a pretty penny in the first place.

Some bassboats are cool, like the Allison...Those suckers go over 80! But they are squirly when they do it, and won't go very fast in any kind of chop.

You need one of these....If you had been around a couple of months ago, you could have bought this one.

o4yukonxl · February 9, 2004

Bass boats are only good for bass fishing on lakes with little chop. They are quite fast but only when the lake is smooth. You want a V hull boat. Looking cool is not fun when your boat is all over the place on a choppy lake.

tps0424 · February 10, 2004

Nice boat Wingnut! What is it?

Wingnut · February 10, 2004

Nice boat Wingnut! What is it?

It's a "not mine anymore"

28' Emerald with a 454 Merc in it.

General Lee 01 · February 11, 2004

How much does a boat like that one go for?

I'm trying to find pictues of what my eyes are set on...

ToeJam · February 11, 2004

This is my dream boat....

KurtMcMouth · February 19, 2004

I'm pretty sure this would be plenty fast: http://www.bajamarine.com/index.asp?displa...id=35022&tab=0&

Anyone in Austin? Ever seen people on Lake Travis with these? takes 5 minutes to get to Devil's Cove and about $200 in gas, but ya definetly float all up in there like a Pimp! ;)

seadoons · February 20, 2004

That Baja is badass...Lake Travis is AWESOME! I live in Katy, TX and typically drive to Lake Somerville, but my grandmother lives in Spicewood Beach on Lake Travis and I love going up there (3.5 hr drive) We take the ski boat (Sea Ray) and the two jet skiis (Sea Doo GTI) up there - that is a gorgeous lake.

Stepside Z · March 3, 2004

Jeremy, If you are not into fishing check PWCs. I just picked up my new Yamaha HO FX Cruiser. It is a great boat that is alot of fun to ride (tops out @ 60 mph) but great for cruzin. I can't wait for better weather so I can ride it.