looking at two different boats, any advice?

[scottconsoli]

http://cnj.craigslist.org/boa/2362230392.html

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...9164&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#v4-44

I was also thinking about getting a jet conversion for one of these boats, can someone give me the cliff note version of what boat is better.

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

I'd hate to think how fast a aluminum bass boat would be with a 150 hp two stroke--maybe dangerous. I'd want to drive this combo before I bought it.

The G3 with a 75 hp Yamie 4 stroke would be a perfectly balanced, very efficient package.

I wouldn't need any jet conversion in my style of fishing.

 

[scottconsoli]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

thanks, do you know anything about putting a conversion kit on, i live in an exrtremely shallow river area

 

[jjacobs007]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

my 18ft 1971 starcraft is also aluminum and is rated for a 125hp,go big and you wont have any regrets later on power.

 

[rickryder]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

The first boat seems like it's at a dealer or something..... " This appears to be a fresh water boat"..... I would rather buy from an owner who knows about the boat personally...

Just check them out thoroughly

 

[DuckHunterJon]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

Both look pretty nice. I had never heard of an avalanche, so did a quick search on it - the article says 63 mph with the 150 opti. Thats flying. Given I own a 200 opti and my love for speed, I'd have to look at the tracker first - though the 75 hp Yami would be a sweetheart motor as well. I'd look at both and see which one speaks to you.

 

[lncoop]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

Both look nice. G3 builds better boats than Tracker, but I must confess that Tracker is compelling. That said, I don't know what to make of the price. That's pretty cheap for a clean 2007 with a 150 Opti. I'd want someone to account for every hour of that rig's history before I got serial about it. Also, if you're considering going to a jet foot that may be too much rig for your needs. Why don't you tell us more about your intended use? Maybe that will help us dial it in a little more for you. Welcome aboard.

 

[scottconsoli]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

thanks everyone, I use it in athe deleware rive which seperates nj, and pa. I do alot of smallie fishing, cat fish and striper, we get shallow waters in the summer and have a jet boat now and love the fact the i am in a few inches of water at any given time. I would be ok with a prop boat but only because i have learned the areas of the river pretty well. I would consider putting a jet conversion on, does anyone no much about there ease of taking on and off, i would like to keep a prop till august then switch to a jet each year as the water levels go down. IS that crazy? Any idea on cost. Also size of the two boats was a concern for me as well. I have a bass tracker pro 175 2005 right now and I think these boats are a little bigger.

 

[emoney]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

It's gotta be on you, I'd think. I'd be tempted by both, however, they're two entirely different animals, in my opinion. That Tracker with 150 Merc is gonna scream, and speed on the water can be a little addicting, so it depends on what you're after. The Yamaha is quiet and reliable as all get out, but won't have the oomph anywhere near the Merc. What's your personal input? If this is your first boat, drive them both. Do NOT buy either without checking them out because there's tons of options in the 8K price range right now. I think the '07 is priced fairly, but not a real steal in that Trackers have never held extremely strong resale, but then again, no boats are in this current economy. Like they say, it's a buyer's market. Having said all that, personally I'd be all over the Tracker/150 Merc, but I'm not a jet drive fan. Shallows are meant to have push poles and trolling motors. Jet drives are for skis

(edit) Now here's the best of both worlds;
http://www.wmi.org/bassfish/bassboard/boats_for_sale/message.html?message_id=2225

 

[lncoop]

Re: looking at two different boats, any advice?

Smallies and catfish and stripers oh my! Sounds like a large time. I'm jealous. Jet feet are popular around here because we have several rocky rivers and tailwaters. They definitely have their advantages, but think long and hard before converting to one. You'll lose quite a few horses, and if the Delaware has a lot of vegetation you'll run the risk of sucking some in and burning up your motor. I've seen it happen down here more than once. Pretty sure the conversion is not something that can be done and undone at will, but any marine mechanic can confirm or dispute that. I'm not saying it would be a bad move necessarily, just something that would require some serious premeditation.