Zach Nute Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 So, December I got myself a little Christmas present... I picked up my first official bass boat. Its a 1995 Javelin 379T with a 150 Johnson outboard....! And I'm going to pick it up on Friday! I cannot compose myself, it feels like it could be Christmas morning!!! Has anyone ever owned this boat? Or even a javelin at the least? I would love to hear everyone's input! Thanks everyone. 4 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 19, 2015 Super User Posted March 19, 2015 Congrats & Best Of Luck ~ A-Jay Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 19, 2015 Global Moderator Posted March 19, 2015 Good looking old boat. Those older Johnson motors run forever if they're taken care of. A guy in the bass club I use to fish in had a very similar boat and he never seemed to have any problems with it. Quote
ksboy Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Good looking old boat. Those older Johnson motors run forever if they're taken care of. A guy in the bass club I use to fish in had a very similar boat and he never seemed to have any problems with it. x2 Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 19, 2015 Super User Posted March 19, 2015 Congrats! It looks like someone took care of it. Quote
Bassaholic84 Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Congrats man. Looks like its in great condition looks like they took great care of it Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted March 19, 2015 Super User Posted March 19, 2015 Congats! Someday I will be posting the same ... someday. Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted March 19, 2015 Super User Posted March 19, 2015 Congrats, one tip for ya, my first boat had a similar Johnson engine, make sure to disconnect the cranking battery before charging it. Without a disconnect either by switch or manually, charging it while hooked up will blow the coil packs. Same with jumping. I blew mine because I just hooked a charger to it and again when I hooked a jump box. Some of us are slow learners lol. 1 Quote
Al Wolbach Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 A buddy of mine had a similar Javelin and it was fast. very fast with a 150. Quote
BaitMonkey1984 Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Congrats! I remember when I picked up my first ranger- it was a 2hr drive away and I had already test drove it weeks prior. However, that ride took forever. I am excited just to get the boat back from the marina in a couple weeks! Kiss free time good bye that baby is going to consume your life. Quote
stfreed Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Congrats. I owned a 1995 Jav 387A from 1999 until last spring. Loved it and it would run 56 mph with my 1991 GT 150. Upgraded it to a 175 Proxs in 2011 and it would do 62 mph. Had an 24V 80 pound Minkota and Lowrance HDS units. Took it from Erie to Falcon and it was a great boat. Quote
RHuff Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Pretty Boat you have. I'm jealous. I want to get a bass boat so bad I cannot stand it but just don't have the money right now with three small kids at home. Quote
Zach Nute Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 Thank you everyone!! It was a great day and got my HDS 9 installed and it looks GREAT!!!!! Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted March 23, 2015 Super User Posted March 23, 2015 Congratulations. Nothing, and I mean nothing, will ever compare to picking up your first bass boat. 1 Quote
bassmaster8100 Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 I just sold my Javelin like 2 weeks ago, ran that boat for a little over 2 years. It was a great boat was just wanting something bigger. You will enjoy it! Quote
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