Overwhelmed

[scrutch]

Dual console: Yep if you fish a lot with a partner. Nope if you fish mainly by yourself.

TM: If you're going over 20' get the 36v. I just installed a 24v MK Fortrex on my older TR20 (19'6") w/80lb thrust and it's a dandy.

Motor: I'm not a slave to brand, but if money is no object I'd have to go with the new Yammie SHO 4-stroke.

PowerPole: If you have a lot of shallow water to fish and things like pad fields or matted grass where you might want to maintain position then I vote yes.

SI: Definitely at console, same at bow if you can swing it. If not, then at least get one on the bow that has down imaging/downscan. You'll see things a whole lot better that way.

GPS: Absolutely. Also get a Navionics chip to go with.

Autobilge: YEP

Pumpout: Yep again.

On-board charger: Yes, yes, yes. (Did I mention YES?) I've been running the same DualPro 3-bank unit 24/7 for 12 years and it's still going strong.

Rough water ride: Best rough water boat I've ever been in was a Champion. Heard good things about the 'Cats and several others.

X2 for the Yammie SHO.  My pro buddy just got his last fall and all I can say is... HOLY SMOKES!  I'd have one if it didn't cost more than my entire boat to upgrade.

If you can afford it, GET IT.

[Triton21]

Have you checked into purchasing a 1-3 year old boat? You can get some crazy deals on boats right now that are fairly new. Guys are unable to make their payments, or guys with pro staff deals selling their fully tricked out 1-2 year old boats. I'd definitely give that some consideration.

Just an extra thought. If you're going to finance a boat, get most of the features you can, you don't wanna go regretting getting too little (or at least that's how I see it).

Side note, lot of guys purchase a dual console, then regret it terrible, some come out so it's not a big problem aside from a wasted $500+, but think about that too. There's way more space on a boat without that second console. I hate mine with a passion and have contemplated taking a saw to it.

I saved over $26,000 on my Triton 21 that was used 1 year on a TV show.

Kelley

[Chaz Hickcox]

Beautiful Jaguar for sale, I'm not sure where you're at in regards to Tennessee but this boat looks pristine and it's a Jag with a 225 HO for $18,500. Most guys will travel quite a ways to sell a boat.  I bought mine from a cat up in Vermont and met him halfway just south of Philidelphia.  Depending on the hours on the motor that is a great price for a 20' boat.

Look here:

http://basscatowners.yuku.com/topic/10072

[slonezp]

Keep overwhelming me! Fishing/boat show 4 weeks and counting.

[Green Hornet]

You may want to consider Phoenix Boats.  They offer a lot of standard items that other consider options.  Plus, they have a removeable 2nd console that comes off in a matter of seconds.  You can have your dual console boat whenever you want, and switch to single console when you fish by yourself.