need boat suggestions.

[Hanr3]

I'm looking to get a larger boat. The 14' is fine for me and the dogs, or me and another. However its not big enough for three/four so Im looking for a bigger boat.

Criteria- Most lakes I fish are under 10,000 acres so I don't need a big boat. However 2-3 times per year I'll be fishing larger lakes (Lake Shelbeville, Kentucky Lake size)

Motor
25hp motor max. most lakes I fish have 25hp restrictions.
Place for a 10hp kicker, the rest of the lakes I fish have a 10hp restriction.

Boat-
16' or so
6' wide floor or so (prefer not to have decks)
Tiller
livewell (large enough for 50 crappie)
rod storage 8' long up to 6 rods/spinning reels
gear storage- bow, stern, port, and aft.
anchor stroage (both stern side of the bow and aft)
Dual batteries- mid boat
Fuel tank-6/10 gallons
4-6 people- 1,200 pounds or so
modified V
Aluminum
Inexpensive- new used doesn't matter.

Looking for some suggestions.

[mbhutton]

I like the Tracker Grizzly 1648. It has pretty much all you want and you can trick it out to what you want

[Hanr3]

Thanks Ill look into them.
Our Bass Pro shop will be opening this fall.

[BigMack]

G3 - Lund - Crestliner
Deep V
One of these will be my next boat.

[Hanr3]

checked out the Trackers, nothing reallly caught my eye. Also it looks like Tracker is reducing the number of boat models available for 2012, or they haven't posted any updated for their 2011s?

Ill check out the G3 (unfamiliar with them), Lund and the Crestliner.

Thanks,

[Locator79]

I have a 1648 Fisher, which is the exact same as the grizzly, I bought an 05' new in 07' so I got a deal. Took it home, and over the winter built it up the way I wanted it. You can pretty much do anything with them, with a little imgination. It has been a great boat so far, and I have no complaints, I take it everywhere. I would say three people is max, if your fishing four you may want to look into something a little bigger. The all weld are good boats for guys on a budget, I have ran in up on a million stumps, a took it to there and back, and it is serves me well.

[JDavid]

Not exactly what you are looking for but a different idea/option....

[rdant]

Check out the 16' Lowe I have for sale. Can send you pictures. [email protected]

[MEATGETTER]

check out excel boats.com they build a great boat!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BigRiverMarine]

check out excel boats.com they build a great boat!!!!!!!!!!!!

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