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Gator Trax Strike Series On The Water

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If you’re in the market for a high-performance boat, check out this Gator Trax Strike series on the water video. We talked about the Strike series in a previous post, but that one was mostly just a walk-thru video. This video actually shows a Strike Series boat on the water and a 300hp motor powers it. This boat is not everyone’s cup of tea, I get it. If… ...Read More

Piedmont Custom Fab

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Do yourself a favor and check out Piedmont Custom Fab if you’re looking for custom boat fabrication. He will do custom work on your aluminum boat at an excellent rate. I would jump all over this. I don’t have the talent, time, space, or tools to do this professional level of work. Honestly, sometimes it’s best to leave it to the professionals,… ...Read More

Yamaha F25 Outboard Motor Unboxing

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YouTuber FloBass made a video on the unboxing & first start of his new Yamaha F25 Four Stroke Outboard Motor. This is the motor I had on my G3 bass boat, and it’s a great little motor. FloBass has an awesome YouTube channel that is TinBoat and fishing related. Check it out and subscribe to it. He has some very cool videos on his channel and It’s one… ...Read More

First look: Vexus AVX 1880

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I attended the New England Fishing Expo this past February not expecting to see a Vexus AVX 1880 at the show. My first look at the Vexus AVX 1880 left me mostly impressed, but was it perfect? There has been a big buzz with Vexus as of last year when they introduced a brand new revolutionary aluminum bass boat at the Classic last year. It was touted to be the aluminum boat… ...Read More

Vexus AVX1980

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We have been following the journey of Vexus boats. We checked out the unveiling of the Vexus AVX1980 online on their website and thru Social Media. Just being honest with you, the Vexus looks like one sexy boat. Oh man, I like what I am seeing. I never rush out and buy anything when it first comes out. I like to read real-world reviews and judge from there. That being… ...Read More

Lund Renegade 1775

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I was attending The New England Fishing and Outdoor Expo show, when I stopped at the Hank’s Marine booth to drool over the Lund Renegade they brought to the show. I spoke with Matt Shogren of Hank’s Marine in great detail over this boat and to say I was impressed is an understatement. If you don’t think about Lund when talking about aluminum… ...Read More

2017 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW

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Boattest.com did a quick performance review and walkthrough of the 2017 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW, and I figured I would share their video here. I have always been a big fan of the Tracker line of boats. There is a reason they are the number one selling aluminum boat and that is because you get a decent boat for the money. 2017 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW Here is some information… ...Read More

Alumacraft Prowler 175

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If you are looking for a budget aluminum bass boat with all the basic features, you might want to consider the Alumacraft Prowler 175. Allot of us cannot or will not spend big money on a tournament ready aluminum rig. For the rest of of us, boats in this price range will work. I really like the simplicity of this boat, and you can upgrade everything as you want it or as… ...Read More

Crestliner PT 18

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For 2017 Crestliner has just announce the Crestliner PT 18. If you are in the market for an aluminum bass boat, the PT 18 might be one you want to take a look at. The Crestliner PT 18 has a huge 33-gallon livewell, and tons of storage for gear and rods. This boat has a massive bow deck, with a recessed trolling motor tray, a bow tray, and space for your electronics. Can… ...Read More