What is everyones dream boat?

[skeetbum]

I have to say that I like Chaunc and ETfish’s boats. I had a 16’ Lund years back with a tiller 35 Johnson and while I liked the boat, and it never leaked, it had round chines and I spent the day rocking left to right and my back couldn’t take it. The newer metal boats with reverse chines are a different animal and I would like to try one of those before I bought it. Next boat will be 19’ or more. My Bumble Bee was 18’ with a skinny nose, one of the things I would have changed on it. A very comfortable boat in many places and conditions. It would go fast enough in rough water that folks would be reaching, trying to find the chicken rail that I didnt have. I like a lot about the tracker 19’ with a vinyl floor and a 115 on the back.

[thaDudeAbides]

I would stay away from a carolina skiff.

The only thing that will do what you want is a bay boat. The boys in the gulf of Mexico have perfected these boats that can fish the flats and go offshore 30 miles in 3 and 4 ft rollers. Many have tunnel hulls. Look up 2coolfishing and there are lots of discussions and boats for sale.

If I wanted comfort I would look at the ranger reata and FS models. 102 inch beam and full windshield.

This is of course just me spending other peoples money! But we are just dreaming right?!



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[EddieT]

Been looking for a Lund or simular style boat for over a year. I wanted a deep V, 18 foot boat for the big water lakes that we long line troll and occasionally spider rig on. Comfort, stability, and the ability to troll multiple rods from the back was a must. I came across this one owner, garage kept, litely used Stratos 386. Its a 2008 that looks brand new with an Evinrude 150 ETEC. Its the perfect boat for the fishing I do and it makes a nice boat for the wife and I to enjoy a few summer cruises and dinner runs on the lake.

[skeetbum]

Very nice boat Eddie.

[Dutch552]

We were between a 19-20’ Lund Pro-V or Ranger Fisherman when we found a 2006 Ranger 619VS locally. I love the stability on big water and the open rear cockpit for moving around while trolling cranks or jigs out the back. She’s a heavy rig to tow but that adds to overall stability. Upgraded to a 36v TM system and added tracks to the gunnels to add/remove accessories and rod holders easily. The only real negative is that’s it’s a real pain to jump into if you don’t have a courtesy dock at the ramp and you have to beach it, which I just don’t do anymore. I didn’t think I would own another glass boat again but the layout is perfect for my style of trolling.

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