I have a dilemma

[Cray]

A 10k boat will serve my needs. I fish by myself 98% of the time so a 16-17ft Bass Tracker or center console boat will work just fine for me. I have owned 3 boats and have never bought a new one. Most of my fishing is done within two miles of the ramp. If I save my pennies it will be for a Live scope set up. I think I will just put things on hold unless a killer deal shows up. Thanks for the comments.

That to me is the smartest move. Hate to suggest taking advantage of someone else’s misfortune but with what’s going on right now in the next couple of months there going to be lots of toys out there for cheap.

[ET Fish]

A 10k boat will serve my needs. I fish by myself 98% of the time so a 16-17ft Bass Tracker or center console boat will work just fine for me. I have owned 3 boats and have never bought a new one. Most of my fishing is done within two miles of the ramp. If I save my pennies it will be for a Live scope set up. I think I will just put things on hold unless a killer deal shows up. Thanks for the comments.

Now you’ve got it figured out, IMO. My current boat was $7900, and I’ve been more than happy!

[Fishn buddy]

Just my 2 cents, I think it is a great idea to wait and look for a killer deal. In the meantime, are there any marinas near you that rent boats for the day? Perhaps you could choose one great weather day and do that, just to tide you over?

[slowhand]

Go to Utube and search for Crappie Master. He has his little Pelican style boat really setup nicely, and fishes some big and some small water with it.

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[yobuck]

Best time to buy a boat is when the type and brand you prefer comes along at a good price you can afford.
Otherwise it usually ends up coulda shoulda.

[darcie1]

Save up and buy a used Lund to fit your needs.

[skunked again]

Go to Utube and search for Crappie Master. He has his little Pelican style boat really setup nicely, and fishes some big and some small water with it.

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YouTube

This one ?

[skunked again]

Best time to buy a boat is when the type and brand you prefer comes along at a good price you can afford.
Otherwise it usually ends up coulda shoulda.

^^^ This ^^^ And, Do NOT look back ! It will only drive you crazy. I started doing that this morning. Finally stopped myself.

[slowhand]

YouTube

This one ?

That's the one. He just bought a big boat but is keeping that one , too. Says it's the 3rd he has had.

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[Grainraiser]

That's the one. He just bought a big boat but is keeping that one , too. Says it's the 3rd he has had.

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I can still fish for crappie from the Pelican. It's been set up as a crappie boat for years. I use it more than than the big boat this time of year. I will never get rid of it because it gives me easy access to the water. Finding a Lund boat in Texas is pretty rare. I live in the land of Skeeters, Champions, Rangers etc since bass fishing is huge here. You seldom see trolling , longlining , spider rigging etc. here. One pole jigging is dominant method. I'm only regretting not being able to fish Fork or Lake of the Pines. Both have been putting out 2 lbers on the regular.