4k bass boat

[lucky7]

if you had 4k to spend on a fishing boat for smaller lakes, what would you look at? would sacrafice top speed for size, any thoughts?

 

[HAV2FISH]

Re: 4k bass boat

If the lakes don't have a horse power limit i would get the nicest bass boat i could find for the money. If they do have a limit i would get something like a small 10 to 12 ft v hull with the most horse power the lake allows and the boat would safely handle.

 

[apaseman]

Re: 4k bass boat

What kind of fish are you fishing for? Are you trolling? Bank fishing?

I'll give you my $4,000 purchase experience that I'm still dealing with!

Got a 1987 Champion Bass boat 2 years or so ago, and it's been a money pit Of course, the jerk I bought it from swindled me, I won't go into it no need to, but point is keep in mind the type of boat you want, is $4,000 feasibly going to give you that type of boat that won't require an additional $1000 worth of work a month later...

The positive side to my boat is I've sure learned a lot of stuff (a lot from this forum, thanks!) so my next "used boat" will have a more informed owner.

 

[TerryMSU]

Re: 4k bass boat

What kind of fish are you fishing for? Are you trolling? Bank fishing?

I'll give you my $4,000 purchase experience that I'm still dealing with!

Got a 1987 Champion Bass boat 2 years or so ago, and it's been a money pit Of course, the jerk I bought it from swindled me, I won't go into it no need to, but point is keep in mind the type of boat you want, is $4,000 feasibly going to give you that type of boat that won't require an additional $1000 worth of work a month later...

The positive side to my boat is I've sure learned a lot of stuff (a lot from this forum, thanks!) so my next "used boat" will have a more informed owner.

Well I bought a used 1990 aluminum Lowe 15 ft aluminum bass boat with a 40 HP evenrude for $2500. I have not put anywhere near another $1000 into it. I did have the trim motor rebuilt and the impeller replaced at the same time for about $300 (if i recall correctly). That said, if it is just you and you want shallow water usage, then a bass boat is great. If you are going to use it for anything else, or with more than at most 2 people, the get a welded aluminum V-bottom style. Bass boats are great for shallow water fishing. They are fast, but not much good for skiing, tubing, etc.

TerryMSU

 

[brichbk]

Re: 4k bass boat

I bought a '79 16' Ranger with a 70HP about 3 weeks ago for $1800, I've taken it out 3 times without problems. I haven't put any money into it except for the necessary boating equipment. Get what your need for where you want to go. In my case it's my first boat so I wanted something with a trolling motor, fish finder, and that would scoot across the lake nicely. The Ranger was the best at what I had to choose from in my area and price range. Good deals are out there just be diligent.