DieselInc

Hey guys, i went to cabelas today...they had a stratos for 19,900 he was willing to take 1000 off but it only had a 60hp on it...going to check out a ranger tomorrow at a local dealer.....trying to find the best way to keep it under 20 with being able to add all the upgrades..research and look i guess....ive got some work to do haha.

Thanks bud, i saw those but they looked older and like cgolf said i am weary about buying someone elses problems.I am going to go to the local cabelas and check out their selection of Lowe, Ranger and Alumacraft. I had already planned to upgrade the deck, trolling motor, batteries and fishfinder so being able to work all that within the budget is gonna be the tough part.I appreciate all the feeback guys.Helping me out alot.

Are they comparable in size to the tracker 175txw...ill have to look into them.Thanks

I just checked the xpress website and the closest dealer is 4 hours away...FML

im wary of ebay. I checked out boattrader but it was all trackers at the local bass pro pretty much. Gonna check out the xpress site now.

I am unfamiliar with xpress boats. Are they a good brand...90hp is much better than a 60hp that the tracker comes with....im gonna have to look into that....thanks.....and to all others who asked if i am set on alum....NO i am not i just have a budget right now...sucks but it is what it is.I have looked on CL in my area and cant find anything...so i am taking my time on my search...thanks everyone for your input.

It doesnt have to be aluminum i just found them cheaper.I have been driving my uncles bass cat for the past 5 years so i am pretty used to driving/maintaining a boat thanks to him and I have looked on craigslist but in my area (Mass) I cant seem to find anything.All the boats seem old.I would definitely not be opposed to the kind of deal you got as long as the boat was in great shape with low hours. I have been looking on CL but NOTHING in my area.I plan on taking my time, Thanks

Hey, I have been fishing since a little kid and have always used a kayak or a canoe to get around the local ponds to fish.I am now finished college and have saved up some cash to get my 1st "REAL" boat. With buying a new house and student loans my budget for a boat is 20k. All i can seem to find is Tracker 175s for under that price but i have heard that they arent the greatest boats and have horrible service and lots of problems.I looked up ranger,skeeter and a few others and either they are way more money or i cant seem to find pricing. Are there any other boats under 20k that offer more bang for the buck?If anyone has any info or knowledge of other boats that would be better I would greatly appreciate it.