WPCfishing Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I'm going to get back into tournament fishing again. The bug has me.. I'll need a boat. I'm considering a new Lowe or a used Fiberglass that would have to be mint. I wouldn't consider anything less. I'll be fishing the North East.. Would you recommend the new Lowe Aluminum or a pre-owned glass boat? 18' should work for me. $15k + or -.......... Quote
sprint61 Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 You should be able to find a pretty dang nice glass boat for 15k. Just don't get in a hurry when buying. 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted August 21, 2015 Super User Posted August 21, 2015 Lowe Stinger perhaps? Quote
MidwestF1sh Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Glass boat for sure! If you're fishing with a partner or co angler you might want to think about a 19 or even 20 foot boat and with 15k, like stated already, you should be able to get a heck of a used boat. Let us know what you pick! Either way you're gonna love it! Quote
starcraft1 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I don't know prices in the N/E but on the west coast I bought a 1998 ZX202 (20' 2") Skeeter with a rebuilt 200 h.p. Yamaha V Max (had to do a little adjustment to get it to run right - minor stuff) with min. electronics (gave to friend) and an old 44/88 trush MK. Replaced all electronics & tm. Total cost was under $15,000. I also put an onboard charging system (3 bank), added another bluige pump, bought a 12' push pole, and all new safty equipment. This was 3 yrs. ago and with over 200 hrs. since, NO PROBLEMS! I run her at an avg. speed of 50+, the new electronics work fine and the replacement tm as well. A little time and elbow grease on your part, you should end up with a great boat! Minor engine work consistised of replaceing the plug wires and cleaning fule lines. Quote
jjnosal@msn.com Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I'd look into an Xpress boat/ best I ever owned, looks like glass but built like a tank. Quote
Super User webertime Posted August 28, 2015 Super User Posted August 28, 2015 You can find really nice glass boats for $15k up here. Especially in the hills since there is such a limited customer base for a bass boat. For Example: https://burlington.craigslist.org/boa/5130065035.html Quote
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