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    Lightbulb What bass boat for crappie?


    Just sold my Xpress crappie boat wanting to fish some bass tournaments and fun fish but still want to do more crappie than bass. Body is wore out and want to relax and catch those crappie. As said will do a little bass fishing too but will be mostly for wife summer time floating on floater outside boat and crappie fishing. I know there has to be many glass boat crappie guys that can weigh in. Plus with glass will be easier to control in wind. Anyway must fit in 23 feet and 10pm garage space.

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    The biggest Ranger you can fit in the garage.
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    What you need a garage for?:D

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    Goofy, I have a 17'8" bass boat, a Bumble Bee, and with the motor trimmed up it takes about 24 1/2' to put it away. Look for the widest deck you can find, my Bee is a little skinny and I don't think it will be very friendly for fishing side by side up front. The older Rangers didn't like rough water, would knock out your fillings if you got carried away. That's strictly second hand info. With the motor trimmed down, and if it either had or added a swing away tongue, it would fit fine. Put your tape measure in the car when you go shop. Remember, the older motors with multiple carburetors like the gas. A lot. Happy Shopping.
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    my 91 354v handles rough water really well.

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    and does drink the gas (if you keep your foot in it)

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    I'm new to them but I like my Ranger..... the 518 or 618 models may get in your spot... I know my 520 is 27' 8" and my contractor loves it cause he's getting to add me a new garage to fit it in. with 12' door.
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    I have owned a few bass boats in my 73 years..I liked the Bass Cat the best..
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    My 18 Foot Boat has a break-away Trailor so I gained about 18 inches and it fits in my 24 foot long shop. Just a thought.
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