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Seeking advice
In the market for a new boat, I've had aluminum(small) and I've had fiberglass(loved it).
Considering a Bass Tracker 190, can I get some of your opinions on aluminum vs fiberglass?
I keep hearing that fiberglass won't hold up, "stumps, rebar, river fishing. However, I never had
any issues with the Nitro I had. Aluminum is just so much more affordable. Any info is appreciated.
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I have a 2013 model with a Merc Pro XS 115 and I love it. Easy to tow , load and unload and fishes well. I can put it in our small lake one day and fish the big 4 the next. Yes, I would have a big new Ranger 521 if I could afford it but this boat fits my needs and is affordable.
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It's a 190
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I don't cry when I scuff my aluminum boat. I love my tin boat but man does a fiberglass boat ride and fish nice. All in what you want to spend and what fits your needs
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I've been back and forth as much as anybody I know.. Aluminum boat will float across stuff glass boat will hang on.... but glass is so much better in even the smallest winds.. my conclusion.. Everyman needs both!
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Always had tin. I bought a 19 1/2 glass triton in February. The glass is superior in every way so far, except cost. However, I think I'm going to keep my 176 PolarKraft for the small lake, shallow water fishing. So....... my suggestion is one of each!Originally Posted by Dee F
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Dee F said it best neither tin or glass is best of both worlds. Its is really according to where you fish the most and the wind. I have a 19' Skeeter w 200 Merc. There is not a winter that I haven't broke up to 2" ice with it and fish in 20 MPH wind. But there is some rivers that feed the lakes I fish that I can't launch in the river or get up in and the crappie spawn in them in the spring. I bought my boat to fish in and take care of it but not afraid to go places that the new fancy boat wont even attempt. There is a lot of days when I'm cleaning the carpet in it I wish I had a tin boat without carpet
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I have a Skeeter 20I and I love it. I also have a Wareagle 1648 that I mainly use when pulling crankbaits. On the Big 4, when the wind is up, there is no comparison between glass and tin. The Wareagle beats me to death on rough days, especially the ride to and from the landing.
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Is there a particular reason you use the war eagle for pulling Cranks instead of your other boat?
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Not many Carolina Skiffs on the water I fish, but there are a lot of features like the deep vertical sides that I like on the big water. My old aluminum LA Traveler was a lot lighter and faster, but I think I will stick to fiberglass from now on. I can patch it up a lot easier than fixing aluminum too!
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