Suggestions for Crappie Fishing Boat

[ShilohRed]

Here are a few more pictures!

How high does the drivers seat stand off the floor? I gave a nice bass boat away, As I was sitting in the floor and Can not get up from there when i get down.
Got to See Richard Willams but can not remember how high the seats are off the floor.
Pete

[Minnerman]

I really enjoy my 18' Xpress.

http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/attach...7&d=1195435146

[SheldonS]

Have you considered a Deep-V like a Lund? Many of the guides in north Texas use that style of boat. I've been very pleased with my Lund and it can handle some very rough water.

[reelcrappie]

I fish out of a 21' Ranger enter console with 200 merc and terrova w/auto pilot and co-pilot. DeepV rides great and sets deep in the water. Has a good front deck for pushing and plenty of walk around room for flat line trolling or spider rigging. A little rough on gas at 50 MPH but if you cruise like I do at 25 MPH it's not too bad on gas. Real stable boat. Take your time and look at all of the different type boats available before you make a decision. It's hard to find the perfect boat, if there is such a thing.

[trumpdriver]

I fish out of a 15 ft monarch side console great boat if you are not in choppy water. A little small for 2 big guys.



Working on a 19 ft center console for a better all around boat.

[creekslick]

Trumpdriver what year model is your Mon Ark? I have one like it that I converted to a sticksteer. Mine is a 86 model.

[plantdr]

Consider a Lund In the wilderness series, "Alaskan" Deep V Lifetime warranty on the hull. Low decks, Open floor plan! good to excellent storage capability. They have a protrack gunnel system that allows for any number of options in rigging. There sure are some great looking boats in the previous posts though.
Good luck There is a lot of different styles to chose from

[gabowman]

Dont forget to look at Carolina Skiffs. You have them built just the way you want it AND since they run so shallow they take a smaller motor for the same results....hence lower pricing. A very well built boat for a particial of the money other boats costs. And easy to maintain too.

[russ]

I also have the Triton TA-196. It really is an awesome crappie boat. I like it because it handles rough water well. It is set up nice, whether you troll, cast, or shoot.

Russ
www.midwestcrappie.com

[Mud-Dabber]

I would highly recommend the Triton TA-196. I have the 150 Mercury Optimax and it is really efficient on the gas consumption. The boats handles extremely well in rough water and is a tremendous boat for crappie fishing in shallows or deep water brush piles. Two people can fish out of the front of the boat with comfort.
Great boat with a decent price tag if you shop around.

Regards,
Mud-Dabber