James Krack Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 I just recently put together a little fishin ride. 2019 Weldbilt 1248LW, 2019 Bear trailer, 1996 mercury 9.9, 55lb minn kota C2, Navisafe nav. lights, Wise 6" fixed seat pedestal with commander seats x2, Minnkota trolling motor power station, Tripplite power inverter, Eheim 400 air pump, Toughbox Radio. 5 Quote
Shockwave Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Here's my baby. 2014 Crestliner Raptor 1750 8 Quote
James Krack Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Just now, J Francho said: Clean setup! Hey thanks. It's my first boat and clean is exactly what I was going for. I wanted all the bass boat amenities without the cluster of cables and switches that I usually see in most jon boats. I also wanted something that could fit 2 people and still plane easy with a unmodified 9.9 2 stroke if its just me. The biggest draw back is that while you can fit 2 people, it is probably best if you both fish 6' rods or shorter. I have always been a ultralight-medium guy myself so no biggie for me. That is not a yuppie wrangler either. Stick with a V6 and 2" lift. Sorry if that offends somebody but I'm incredibly offended by the fact I can't hardly find a wrangler in that configuration anymore. 1 Quote
kjfishman Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/22/2019 at 5:23 PM, James Krack said: Hey thanks. It's my first boat and clean is exactly what I was going for. I wanted all the bass boat amenities without the cluster of cables and switches that I usually see in most jon boats. I also wanted something that could fit 2 people and still plane easy with a unmodified 9.9 2 stroke if its just me. The biggest draw back is that while you can fit 2 people, it is probably best if you both fish 6' rods or shorter. I have always been a ultralight-medium guy myself so no biggie for me. That is not a yuppie wrangler either. Stick with a V6 and 2" lift. Sorry if that offends somebody but I'm incredibly offended by the fact I can't hardly find a wrangler in that configuration anymore. I guess dealers can sell more loaded 4 door models at a higher profit margin. Quote
James Krack Posted October 25, 2019 Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, kjfishman said: I guess dealers can sell more loaded 4 door models at a higher profit margin. That and sadly something as easy as driving a stick seems to be a lost art anymore. Amongst my late 30 year old friends I'd say I'm 1 in 10 at best. My dad and his friends practically all drove sticks. Quote
Swamp Yankee Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 One of my favorite rides is my ultra-light rowing skiff. This thing only weighs about 80 pounds and it scoots right along under oars. It's excellent for drifting down my favorite smallmouth river and it's very stealthy. Bigger bass tend to pull me around a bit - but that's fun, too. 7 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 30, 2019 Super User Posted October 30, 2019 That boat is WAY cool! 2 Quote
Swamp Yankee Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 ..and this is my lazy man's ride complete with my front trolling motor mount made from a piece of firewood 7 Quote
david jarvis Posted December 8, 2019 Posted December 8, 2019 rare day on okeechobee its glass 11 Quote
Alex LaFave Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 Picked up my new ride this weekend down in Arkansas. Wife gave the blessing if i agreed to stop at Big Cedar Lodge/Tablerock lake for a few days on the way back! Boat is a 2018 tracker heritage. Purchased from original owner who sold after using it just twice for a total of 5.4 hours due to health issues. Boat is practically new. Looking forward to getting more serious about fishing! 13 Quote
KLoell Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Finally pulled the trigger on my first bass boat after fishing out of a pelican bass raider for years. Purchased a new to me 2014 Skeeter TZX 190 with 43hrs on it. Can’t wait to upgrade the electronics. 6 Quote
Way north bass guy Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, KLoell said: Finally pulled the trigger on my first bass boat after fishing out of a pelican bass raider for years. Purchased a new to me 2014 Skeeter TZX 190 with 43hrs on it. Can’t wait to upgrade the electronics. Nice, geez that’s hardly broke in for that age. Should be a bit more “sporty” than the pelican ? Quote
Super User gim Posted February 5, 2020 Super User Posted February 5, 2020 I’d upgrade the bow mount too, the Edge is junk. Quote
Michigander Posted February 6, 2020 Posted February 6, 2020 1999 Triton TR-21 with a Mercury 250 Pro XB on it. Got it with only 56 motor hours on it so it's basically new. I love this boat. 7 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 6, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Michigander said: 1999 Triton TR-21 with a Mercury 250XB on it. Got it with only 56 motor hours on it so it's basically new. I love this boat. Nice rig. Where in Michigan are you located? 1 Quote
Michigander Posted February 6, 2020 Posted February 6, 2020 Just now, 12poundbass said: Nice rig. Where in Michigan are you located? Thanks, man. I'm in Lansing. Quote
HenryPF Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 I spent all summer of 2019 getting this boat ready, raised floor, extended deck, seats,bases, rod locker, helix 7, Fortrex 80lb trolling motor, all switches, electrical, aluminum angle brackets, 3 bank onboard battery charger, swing tongue, etc. It is a 2008 Tracker Grizzly 1654? 48? with 40hp 4-Stroke Mercury. The boat sat in a garage for 10 years doing nothing-it never touched the water. After a $400 fuel flush/impeller change, it was ready to take out. Took way too long to build out but had a helluv a time doing it in the garage. The boat shop said he never seen a Fortrex on a Jon Boat and it was the best build he ever seen. Took it out a few times and it ran 32 on the gps. Anyhoo - The wife hated it. Doesn't handle any kind of chop on the water (she has a bad knee) and she can't get in it or out of it too well. New boat - 2019 Crestliner 1750 Bass Hawk, 115 Merc Pro XS as of 2-10-2020. Awaiting at the dealer... 11 Quote
HenryPF Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 6:52 AM, kjfishman said: Nice upgrade. Shhh... I kept both boats. Don't tell the wife. Quote
John O Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 Here's my 2001 Triton TR-22 PDC with an Evinrude 225 HO/DI, 36 volt Minn Kota 101 trolling motor and Lowrance front and rear. I installed two Power pole Blades a few years ago... 5 Quote
John O Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 On 10/25/2018 at 9:48 AM, JLBBass said: Some new pics after a few upgrades. *Minn Kota Fortrex 24V/80lb *Humminbird Helix 9 Mega SI on console (I use the small indash Lowrance while running, Helix 9 SI when idling/searching area) *dual Humminbird Helix 7's up front (one for graph, one for GPS) *Millennium palma seat up front (THE MOST COMFORTABLE SEAT I EVER HAD!!!) *Upgraded steering wheel (adds a little "bling") *Fulton F2 2000lb winch *Stoltz bow roller 2017 Polar Kraft TX195 Pro/Suzuki 140 four stroke. I have a get away house in Big Sandy, Tn. up on Kentucky Lake. I bought a 18' PolarKraft here in Florida and took it up there so I don't have to drag my big boat up there whenever we get away. I love that aluminum hull due to all the river rock bottom boat launches there. My fiberglass 22' Triton would be trashed on the ramps we use... 4 Quote
Leftymuk Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Blue Sky Boatworks 360 Angler with a TON of mods 2 Quote
Patrick Reif Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Alumacraft tunnel hull 1650 tiller steer 25hp Tohatsu and a Minn Kota MAXXUM 70 with recessed foot control and a Lowrance Hook 7 split shot. Super basic boat. I wanted something that was small enough for one person but big enough for two. This fits the bill. 5 Quote
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