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Tracker 15/42 jon boat stability question?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nussy" data-source="post: 128838" data-attributes="member: 2148"><p>One rule....bigger is always better.</p><p></p><p>I think a 42" would be fine for decking......but it all depends on what kind of water you fish. When I was looking for my first mod I looked at a 1440. I was also concerned how it would be on bigger water. Hell, I'm still concerned with a 1548. Also watch your capacities. I'm a bigger guy(270) and I was worried that after I built it out and added a couple guys and gear it might sit too low. I decided to hold out for something bigger that was used. </p><p></p><p>If you're not in a hurry just watch craiglist and you'll eventually be able to pick up a 1448 or 1648. You just have to be patient....but also react quickly when you find the right thing. My first boat I ended up picking up at a dealer at the end of the season....I'm sure they didn't want to sit on it all winter. They were asking $2900, and I got it for $2000. My latest, I picked up for $550 off Craigslist. You can find some really good deals if you wait it out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nussy, post: 128838, member: 2148"] One rule....bigger is always better. I think a 42" would be fine for decking......but it all depends on what kind of water you fish. When I was looking for my first mod I looked at a 1440. I was also concerned how it would be on bigger water. Hell, I'm still concerned with a 1548. Also watch your capacities. I'm a bigger guy(270) and I was worried that after I built it out and added a couple guys and gear it might sit too low. I decided to hold out for something bigger that was used. If you're not in a hurry just watch craiglist and you'll eventually be able to pick up a 1448 or 1648. You just have to be patient....but also react quickly when you find the right thing. My first boat I ended up picking up at a dealer at the end of the season....I'm sure they didn't want to sit on it all winter. They were asking $2900, and I got it for $2000. My latest, I picked up for $550 off Craigslist. You can find some really good deals if you wait it out. [/QUOTE]
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