WVFishDep

I definitely agree with the latter, but I may have to fire the motor up at the ramp to load. I just know realistically my time in tight structured water will far exceed open water, and I’m wondering if that should automatically mean I need to go tin?

Ok all, I’ve got a deal worked out and initial paperwork in on a 2012 Nitro Z7 with 51 hours, 150 pro xs, new Fortrex 80 and a powerpole, 21k. But, I’m still bouncing back and forth on a new RT188, which will be 26k outfitted. I want to be able to use the boat on a lot of different types of water around me, including 9.9 restricted lakes (trolling motor only) but also be comfortable traveling the east to major lakes. I know the differences that are always preached in aluminum vs glass, and not trying to get that started again. I just want your alls opinion on what route you would take. I don’t have a lake within 4 hours that is over 8k acres. Any help is appreciated. Thanks all

I just got Cabela’s to price match a Hook2 7 Tripleshot ($599) and a Navionics+ US and Canada card ($200) to the Bass Pro price of $649 ??

I looked at that X19, I’m not sure why but I just don’t like the look of it. Looks almost like it was kept outside or something, and the console looks bare bones. I do like that Triton 189 though

Man you have no idea how much this helps. I can relate to all that, and it makes my decision so much easier. I think I buy into the marketing and such of glass boats and it convolutes my choices.

Do you miss anything about glass boats? I’ve thought long and hard about a new Skeeter ZX190 as well.

He just now texted me and said he had it ? oh well, TX is a little too far haha

PM sent Thank you so much. For whatever reason I get hung up on glass boats, even though I know aluminum probably fits my situation better.

Hello all, currently in the market for my my first "real" bass boat (currently have a 12 ft jon w/ a 9.9) and have hit a brick wall. If you'll stick with me for a bit, I would greatly appreciate your all's expertise. Background: 24 year old, married with a good amount of household income in stable careers. I live in the Charleston area of West Virginia, and currently own a 12 foot Sun Dolphin Pro 120 with a 9.9, MK Power Drive, side scan and so forth. Bought that boat and trailer new when I was 18, and have rigged it to my exact needs for my area. I also have a Jackson Big Rig, which I fish the Mountain State Kayak Angler's tournament trail throughout the state with, and plan to fish select KBF events on the east coast this year. I've decided to purchase a bass boat, particularly because I feel I've outgrown the 12ft boat, finances are right, and I really want to be able to take my father in law and wife out when we want. Heres where the problems start. Every lake within an hour and a half of my house is a 9.9 restricted impoundment (four or five in total.) Then, we have the likes of Stonewall Jackson Lake, Sutton and so forth, none of which are over 3k acres. I, however do have the Kanawha and Ohio rivers within an hour for decent bass fishing. I have interest in fishing local boat tournaments, but am not sure where to go from here. I have searched, read comparisons, watched hours of video, and am still at a loss as to where to go from here. I have a budget of no more than 30k, preferably 26k though. Im torn between aluminum (ranger RT) and glass boats. I'm in no way trying to turn this into another comparison post, but would like to hear which type of boat you all think fits my wants best. I don't care at all to take the boat out on those 9.9 lakes sometimes, and plan on keeping my Jon Boat as well. The problem I'm seeing is I am already an indecisive person when it comes to purchases, and I change my mind weekly as to which route is the best. I'm naturally drawn to Skeeter's for whatever reason, and almost pulled the trigger on a 2015 TZX 190 recently, but did not due to the multiple report that other felt it looked/felt cheap and not up to the Skeeter standards. I'm currently on a Ranger RT198P kick, and would love one with an ETEC G2, especially given their 10 year warranty promo currently going on. The problem here for me is 1. I could get into a nice glass boat for this price ; 2. I'm worried I'll regret not going to glass, even though there's no big water in this state and the lakes have tons of underwater structure. At this point the only thing I'm sure of is I can't swing a new glass rig at this point unless there is some crazy deal at the upcoming boat show. I have instead been looking at used Skeeter ZX's (hard to find in my area) and Nitro's in the 18-19 ft range. I plan on starting a family within the next few years, and want a boat my child and I can fish on whenever. Something reliable, I have dealt with so many motor problems on my 12ft boat that all I want is a motor I don't have to worry about if it'll start when I'm at the ramp, and I don't want someone else's junk. Tow vehicle gas and so forth are not an issue. Any help, ***, suggestions, gripes, whatever is again, greatly appreciated. You all are the experts, and I'm in over my head. All I know is I want to be on the water by the pre spawn. Thanks again!