First of all you can't be broke. lol. With you being in La, I would go with the center console in a War Eagle salt water version so you can fish both. They customize.
Looking to get my first new boat. I primarily spider rig and troll crank baits. Right now, I'm really looking at the Lowe 175 and the G3 sportsman 17 or the 17-PFX. Is there any advantage to either boats layout for the way I fish? Would a center console work better? Any tips for easing into the buying process? Thanks guys.
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First of all you can't be broke. lol. With you being in La, I would go with the center console in a War Eagle salt water version so you can fish both. They customize.
If those were my only 2 choices I would go with the Lowe because of the wider front deck and wider overall stance. Be much more stable. I'm like speclocker if money is not the deciding factor would sure look at Wareagle Blackhawk series of boats.
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I agree with everything said. The lower is more stable but the g3 will handle ruff water better. If I was going to go with a center console I would definitely go with a saltwater motor so I could inshore fish to.
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From looking at those options they would all work it will come down to personal preferance. The G3 17 pfx does come with two live wells and already has the three pedestal bases up front. The PFX would be hard to pass up if the price was right. But what everyone else has said. If you are ordering new give war eagle a look, they are great boats.
I have the Lowe Stinger 195, great fishing boat has 2 live wells one being up front and also has the three pedestals up front for side by side fishing.
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My lowe has two live well also. And two bases up front as well. Mine is a 175 .
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Well, after boat shopping today just about all boat that I've looked at, Lowe, g3, ranger and triton are all about 1500$ apart from each other. The g3 18 CC is looking better!