bulldog
Well-known member
I am really wanting to find an aluminum boat with an inboard jet. My major problem is the $$. I have about $10,000 to spend and I'm having a tough time finding any sort of Scorpion, Shoal Runner, Gator or any other outboard fishing boat that will run in the 50+ mph range for that price. If I had $15000 that would be an entirely different story as there are simply tons of boats in that range that would fit my needs but I enjoy certain parts of my fiance's body and if I buy a boat for that much, I will not be able to, well, you know............
The Bass Tracker Pro Team 185 with the 175 horse Mercury Sport Jet is something in my price range. It seems like 1/2 the people that have had them love them and the other half dislike them.
I find it hard to believe that any fishing boat that will run in the 50 mph range and run in less than 6" of water, has rod lockers and live wells can really suck that bad. I'm going to look at one tomorrow so I'll get to actually get behind the wheel of one for the first time and get to see what all the buzz is about.
Is the foam on all Bass Trackers the same? I have heard the foam gets water logged. From the factory, it looks like the decks are treated wood of some sort. Is this fact?
Any and all stories, advice, personal experience would be greatly appreciated. Also if you have any links to boats for sale, I'd appreciate them. I have probably seen every boat in the midwest that is for sale on the internet as I scower the web every night for atleast an hour but post some leads. I'm looking for an inboard jet boat or outboard jet that can be fished out of. I'd like to run in the 40+ mph range with an outboard and 50+ with an inboard. Thanks.
The Bass Tracker Pro Team 185 with the 175 horse Mercury Sport Jet is something in my price range. It seems like 1/2 the people that have had them love them and the other half dislike them.
I find it hard to believe that any fishing boat that will run in the 50 mph range and run in less than 6" of water, has rod lockers and live wells can really suck that bad. I'm going to look at one tomorrow so I'll get to actually get behind the wheel of one for the first time and get to see what all the buzz is about.
Is the foam on all Bass Trackers the same? I have heard the foam gets water logged. From the factory, it looks like the decks are treated wood of some sort. Is this fact?
Any and all stories, advice, personal experience would be greatly appreciated. Also if you have any links to boats for sale, I'd appreciate them. I have probably seen every boat in the midwest that is for sale on the internet as I scower the web every night for atleast an hour but post some leads. I'm looking for an inboard jet boat or outboard jet that can be fished out of. I'd like to run in the 40+ mph range with an outboard and 50+ with an inboard. Thanks.
I believe the hull of this new LOWE is .125 and the old one was .100. I just bought the one pictured below. I take delivery on it on Thursday. I am going to lose some sleep waiting for this thing.
