New deep-v or mod-v boat?

[Bostonbean1313]

Hey all,

 

Im in the market for a new boat. Im leaning towards a new aluminum deep-v boat, most likely a Lowe as it fits my budget. I mainly bass fish, but live on the coast of the pacific ocean. I want a boat that can do both if its worth maintaining saltwater usage. I do have a 12’ aluminum  boat with a 4-hp motor. Cant get to spots quick but can beat it up in saltwater. Should i get a deep-v to fish both bass/bay or get a mod-v for bass and 12’ strictly for the bay? Hard to spend 20-30k and put it right into yhe saltwater. I know its probably personal preference but if anyone has any insight from experience Id appreciate it. Thanks!

[NYBasser]

Take a look at Lund boats. My buddy recently purchased a Lund 1600 Fury and he has had no problems with using it in both saltwater and freshwater. Just make sure you purchase a boat with a galvanized or aluminum trailer if you plan on dunking it in saltwater.

[slonezp]

My boat is for sale and You'd really only have to worry about replacing the trailer if you're using it in saltwater.

https://www.skipperbuds.com/inv/2013-Lund-2010-PREDATOR-SkipperBuds-Volo-B19249/

[Bostonbean1313]

56 minutes ago, NYBasser said:

Take a look at Lund boats. My buddy recently purchased a Lund 1600 Fury and he has had no problems with using it in both saltwater and freshwater. Just make sure you purchase a boat with a galvanized or aluminum trailer if you plan on dunking it in saltwater.

 
Thats not a bad option. I guess i should have mentioned the weather hear can get nasty and the wife needs a WT. Also, I think id like to get a 75-90 hp for when Im able to fish Clear Lake or other big lakes. I appreciate the response NYbasser. 

[Born 2 fish]

Get the biggest motor the boat is rated for if you can afford it. 

[Jig Man]

The V will give you a better ride and handle rough water better.  The semi will give you a more stabile fishing platform.

[Bostonbean1313]

Thanks for all the advice guys. 

14 hours ago, slonezp said:

My boat is for sale and You'd really only have to worry about replacing the trailer if you're using it in saltwater.

https://www.skipperbuds.com/inv/2013-Lund-2010-PREDATOR-SkipperBuds-Volo-B19249/

 Thanks but its a little out of my price range. Looking for something $20-25K. Nice boat though! 

I guess a big question is...is it worth using a brand new aluminum boat in saltwater? Even with routine maintenance after being in the saltwater, i feel that salt will eventually get to an outboard and trailer. 

[slonezp]

2 hours ago, Bostonbean1313 said:

Thanks for all the advice guys. 

 Thanks but its a little out of my price range. Looking for something $20-25K. Nice boat though! 

I guess a big question is...is it worth using a brand new aluminum boat in saltwater? Even with routine maintenance after being in the saltwater, i feel that salt will eventually get to an outboard and trailer. 

Corrosion is prevnted by something called a sacrificial anode and it's mounted on the outboard. There are a lot of large ocean going aluminum boat manufacturers. They must know something. 

[Jigfishn10]

Hey @Bostonbean1313, Most of my boating is in a bay on the opposite coast from you and was pretty much in the same predicament as you're finding yourself in. I went with an Edgewater 158 cs - https://www.ewboats.com/boat-models/heritage/158cs/ and will plan on dropping in lakes in the fall.

 

Good luck with your decision.

[Bostonbean1313]

28 minutes ago, slonezp said:

Corrosion is prevnted by something called a sacrificial anode and it's mounted on the outboard. There are a lot of large ocean going aluminum boat manufacturers. They must know something. 

Awe... ive heard of anodes but never really thought to understand what they were. Im still pretty new to boat ownership and understanding the part of an engine. That info gives me more confidence in taking a boat in the salt as long as i baby it and take good care of it. Thanks for the info! 

[fishnkamp]

On 12/2/2020 at 10:10 PM, slonezp said:

My boat is for sale and You'd really only have to worry about replacing the trailer if you're using it in saltwater.

https://www.skipperbuds.com/inv/2013-Lund-2010-PREDATOR-SkipperBuds-Volo-B19249/

What are you getting to replacer her with? That has always been a nice boat.

 

[slonezp]

1 hour ago, fishnkamp said:

What are you getting to replacer her with? That has always been a nice boat.

 

More than likely a Robalo Cayman 

[fishnkamp]

Did you move south to ocean water or north to big laskes

 

[slonezp]

6 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Did you move south to ocean water or north to big laskes

 

I have a grandson that loves to fish and his mother and grandmother insist on going with on the boat. Not enough room for all their crap in the Lund. 

Another option I'm considering is a Triton or Ranger multi species rig. From a financial standpoint, I can get more boat for less money with the Robalo 

[fishnkamp]

What waters are you fishing these days?

Bass or a mix. Would a Lund Baron work?

 

 

[slonezp]

23 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

What waters are you fishing these days?

Bass or a mix. Would a Lund Baron work?

 

 

Same as before. Northern IL, Southern WI, and Sturgeon Bay 

The Baron has too much freeboard for my liking 

[WRB]

A deep V Hull the stern is still V whereas a modified V the stern plane surface is nearly flat. Tracker style bass boats are often referred to a modified V in lieu of flat bottom Jon boat, both have inadequate free board height for the ocean to be safe. If you mean the bays and not coastal ocean then the freeboard height can be lower depending on wave height. 

Aluminum multi species boat popular mid west should fit your needs.

Tom

[king fisher]

On 12/3/2020 at 2:33 PM, Bostonbean1313 said:

Awe... ive heard of anodes but never really thought to understand what they were. Im still pretty new to boat ownership and understanding the part of an engine. That info gives me more confidence in taking a boat in the salt as long as i baby it and take good care of it. Thanks for the info! 

Anodes protect from corrosion due to electrolysis.  Salt water corrosion is still a problem no matter how many Zink anodes you have.  Rinse the trailer, boat, and flush the motor with fresh water after each use and an aluminum boat is fine.  You see more aluminum boats used on the ocean in the Northwest where they are very popular, and more fiberglass as you go south on the West Coast.

[fishnkamp]

On 12/9/2020 at 5:48 PM, slonezp said:

Same as before. Northern IL, Southern WI, and Sturgeon Bay 

The Baron has too much freeboard for my liking 

From the way you said it I thought perhaps you had gone to the sunny and warm climates in the south. lol. The Robalo boats look nice.

 

[WRB]

On 12/9/2020 at 5:34 PM, king fisher said:

Anodes protect from corrosion due to electrolysis.  Salt water corrosion is still a problem no matter how many Zink anodes you have.  Rinse the trailer, boat, and flush the motor with fresh water after each use and an aluminum boat is fine.  You see more aluminum boats used on the ocean in the Northwest where they are very popular, and more fiberglass as you go south on the West Coast.

Panga boats go anywhere!

Tom