The one you own.
The one you own.
The one that you get a deal that you are comfortable with and serves you well. It's similar to buying an automobile these days--there aren't really significant differences to make one make better than the other.
I have wanted a late model Bass Cat for the last several years but my 2005 Triton 21X just keeps on working. The overall performance, ride and layout of this boat is hard to beat.
The one that's paid for and still runs good...lol
Mine since it's the only one I have
2021 Skeeter ZX225
2021 Yamaha SHO 225 VF225LA
Mine cause it's paid for.
My paid for Ranger Z119C in the garage.
Depends on the water you fish. A boat like poche runs is great if you backwaters, but may not be the best for ledge fishing or long runs. And vice versa
So far BCB has the best answer. ALL boats are a compromise. I chose the boat I have now because I wanted a utilitarian pad hull with a bass boat layout and more room up front than my previous boat had. It's probably not dolled out enough for most on here and I really don't care because it was the right choice for me. Choices are good!
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
The one you can easily afford
The answer also differs depending on the region you live in as well. Ideally for me I would have 3 boats. My Bass Cat Eyra for tournaments and general bass fishing. A 14’ 48” bottom all welded aluminum with a 40 horse tiller for crabbing and crawfishing and marsh hopping. A 24’ bay boat for inshore/slightly off shore coastal fishing. For now my Eyra is getting the job done for me. I doubt I’ll ever own a bay boat but the little aluminum is defiantly in my future.
Chris Coupel
Paulina, La.
Being paid for is a big deal to me.My current boat is 14yrs old and probably my last since i'm 62.Owing on one is not fun when you go through periods when you ain't into it or it is hunting season.
The newest one with the longest loan and highest APR
Lol.....yeeeeeessss.....👍Originally Posted by jimsch
As to the original trolling question....
What's the primary mission? Budget? etc etc etc etc
LOL did I hear right where some were letting people finance out to 25 years now instead of just 20?
It's my opinion that if it will take longer than 5 years to pay off a truck or boat I can't afford it. Some on here will say if you can't walk in and pay cash you can't afford it.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
Just don’t plan on keeping your stuff dry in the boat if it rains if you buy a newer skeeter.Whatever boat the guy who answers hasEnjoy the next 10 pages of that with just a couple guys like Adchunts chiming in with some actual common sense that will get immediately overlooked.
Oh and Skeeter is the best of course.
I’ll keep my old one. Also don’t really fish in the rain much. But if I did get new and fish in the rain I have a good dealer that would fix the issue for me.
2008 Skeeter 21I. Yamaha 250 Series II.
2011 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4.
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