NinjaAbassin Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 Ok I'm so I'm currently in a dilemma. I am looking for a new ride! I had a 10' fiberglass v-hull boat that converted to a mini bass boat with casting deck and seat but, I hate using the trailer and pulling the boat from the lake up onto the trailer knee deep in water. So I'm trying to avoid a trailer by all means, I have a 2013 f150 fx4 extended cab. So my question is for fishing by myself and loading and unloading convenience do I get a Jon boat, mini plastic bass boat like the sportsman of a 12' kayak? For Jon boats I'm considering 1032 tracker, 1036, 1232, 1236, I would add those launch wheels that fold so I can just roll it in and out of the water and put the front on tailgate of the truck and transom end on the wheels and push it in the truck bed for loading/unloading. The plastic mini bass boats seem to be heavy if not heavier than even the 1236 Jon boat but they are wider and more stable it seems but, I've read soooooo many posts that the middle fills up with water and if it cracks you basically have no way of patching? 3rd option a kayak, I have a 10' kayak right now but it's way to small for me plus moving around in it is awkward. I really like the hobies since they use pedal power and keeps my hands free but those are in the 2800$+ range. I would consider a 12' kayak with a 32-34" width for standing. so what would you guys do? I have about 1,000$ saved right now and can't decide. I mainly fish small lakes 30-100acres but wouldn't mind maybe 1-2times a year hitting up a giant lake where the gas powered boats go but, mainly the small lakes, also like I mentioned I mainly fish alone. They all have pros and cons. Also another question are the tracker 1032 really the same width as a kayak with a 32" width? That seems kinda hard to imagine but it's what the specs say. well thanks in advance to anyone and everyone that reads this and responds. ? Quote
Robeng Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 I'd keep saving money and get a good used aluminum 16-19 foot if that suits your fishing style. Quote
NinjaAbassin Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 3 hours ago, Robeng said: I'd keep saving money and get a good used aluminum 16-19 foot if that suits your fishing style. Yea I hear ya! But I really don't want to deal with a trailer for now. I want to be able to throw a boat in my truck bed and just go. I would add transom wheels to the Jon boat for easier rolling to and from the lake and that weight distribution should technically make the boat weigh half its original weight. Quote
Caliyak Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Go with a kayak. Wilderness System Ride 115; You can stand, wide, stable, little heavy and no trailer. Quote
EvanT123 Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 I don't know if you have a motor on this boat? But have you ever tried driving the boat up onto the trailer? A pair of trailer guides about $130 at overstock make this much easier as well. Just a suggestion. 1 Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 25, 2016 Super User Posted March 25, 2016 9 hours ago, EvanT123 said: I don't know if you have a motor on this boat? But have you ever tried driving the boat up onto the trailer? A pair of trailer guides about $130 at overstock make this much easier as well. Just a suggestion. For a boat that small, you can make your own with some aluminum and pvc pipe. With those and a cheap set of extra bunks you can drive them on just like any other boat. I made those mods on my Bass Tender when I had it and it worked slick as snot. Quote
NinjaAbassin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Posted March 25, 2016 10 hours ago, EvanT123 said: I don't know if you have a motor on this boat? But have you ever tried driving the boat up onto the trailer? A pair of trailer guides about $130 at overstock make this much easier as well. Just a suggestion. I have a trolling motor on my current boat. Can you still drive up a trailer with just that? I usually fish electric only lakes... I have a 6hp that I know I could do that with but never thought about doing it with a TM. Quote
EvanT123 Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 1 hour ago, NinjaAbassin said: I have a trolling motor on my current boat. Can you still drive up a trailer with just that? I usually fish electric only lakes... I have a 6hp that I know I could do that with but never thought about doing it with a TM. I honestly don't know. Depends if you have enough thrust or get enough momentum to get up on the trailer. Quote
sully420 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 you have plenty of truck to pull any fishing boat just get a nice aluminum boat and a trailer. I see soo many guys at the launch spending fishing time pulling boats out of truck beds then rigging up all there electronics and gear when I can launch my 16" tracker by my self beach it park and start fishing in 5min. Besides over time your going to hurt your self lugging a boat in and out of your truck i fish on trolling motor only lakes all the time just back in a little more and troll it right on just be sure to lift the tm before you get too close Quote
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