What kind of boat do you have and how does it handle Kansas winds?

[ragnar]

yea find what you like, most will give you a ride in something similiar. congrats on new baby coming. I had a basstracker 17ft mod-v loved fishing out of it but didnt like the waves from wind and other boats. worked reall well in shallow water and creeks. I have a 17.5 ft deep v fiberglass now. I really love it for the stable and dont really care what the wind does i will get back with out getting wet. Now i dont go fast 30mph top speed for me. very smooth ride at that speed and not much bouncing either. If your dad is getting older make sure what type of ride he can handle. Yes i know if you trim out the bass boats right the say the right reall smooth. Just not smooth enogh for my liking. But then agian i dont get in a big hurry either. I like the deeper sides of the v for fishing out off. gives me a safety if i fall or slip. (0r my 74 year old dad does on little kids with me either way). The weight does make a difference in what it takes to pull it from the truck, and gas usagin on the water. (not a four stroke). find what you like and can afford. you ususally dont by one often so make it count.

don

[ksyotecallr]

I've owned glass and currently own a 17 1/2' Crestliner Sportfish. Bought it new in 95 and must like as I still own it. Walleye fishing is my pleasure most of the time. Having the full wind shield is a pain at times but in the cold of late fall and early winter it's worth it. It's not as deep as the Lunds and others but takes the ruff stuff well. The only thing I'd wished I'd done is up the horsepower on mine. The 90 Merc is enough to push it around 35mph top end. Like that the boat is a totally welded hull, no rivets to loosen over time. A compartment lids are re-enforced aluminum and all of the upholstery has worn very well through the years with no splits or cracking. Is a fairly easy pull with the lighter suvs and pulls like a dream behind my HD 2500. Would I go back to glass, probably not. I'll stick with a metal boat.

[criddy]

I ended up getting an 01 tracker pro team 185 with a 90 horse merc. Had it out one time and sofar I love it! Ended up selling my pontoon boat way faster than I thought for this time of year, sold it within two days of putting it on craigs!

[ragnar]

Congrats and enjoy.

[Ozark88]

I ended up getting an 01 tracker pro team 185 with a 90 horse merc. Had it out one time and sofar I love it! Ended up selling my pontoon boat way faster than I thought for this time of year, sold it within two days of putting it on craigs!

Should of charged more!! Just kidding and congrats on the new ride!

[ksyotecallr]

Congrats on the new rig!!!

[crappieslinger]

I ended up getting an 01 tracker pro team 185 with a 90 horse merc. Had it out one time and sofar I love it! Ended up selling my pontoon boat way faster than I thought for this time of year, sold it within two days of putting it on craigs!

We need pictures!

[Scouts Out]

Congrats!! Let's see some pics as soon as you can!! Cool!

[criddy]

Here are a couple pictures. Removed the butt seats and added two new fishing seats, I'm no bass fisherman!

[crappieslinger]

Nice looking boat! It looks like it will be perfect for crappie fishing!