i have the 1448 grizzly and LOVE it!!! I fish all same bodies of water you do with out a problem!!! And with Tracker there is no way around that additional freight charge...even if they have one on display. >
Only thing i dont like about it is the paint job on the grizzlies dont seem to hold up all that well.
Over all its a nice hull, cuts through water nicely, thicker aluminum then most jons so its a tough boat! No rivets, ALL weld! Gotta love the aluminum floor with out the ribs and no center seat for more room,casting deck, trolling motor mount already on it, storage area!! You will love it! 8-)