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Thread: All advise on buying a Glass boat for rigging, longlining, & cranking

  1. 01-04-2020, 01:20 PM #1
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    Default All advise on buying a Glass boat for rigging, longlining, & cranking


    As the header said, I am in the market for a fiberglass (bass Boat) to convert and use for crappie fishing. I have very limited knowledge of these boats, and i have a budget. I would like all you glass boat owners to give me advise on:
    1: best for stabilty (or ones to steer clear of) in rough water
    2: wide front deck
    3: best brands to look at and why
    4: any other life experiences that are important to you as a crappie fisherman,
    5: If you have one, post a picture of your boat.

    I have a 2005 stratos 294xl to look at today. I just missed out on a bass cat that was in immaculate shape. I want a fuel injected engine and have a 23ft garage length limit.
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    Only advice I can give is that if I was boat shopping my first call would be to BRM.
    Crappie bite twice a day. 15 minutes before I get there and 10 minutes after I leave.
    The two loudest sounds are a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and one that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.
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    Check transom out and floor for weak spots. Where water could get to the inside and rot or weaken.
    Be safe and good luck fishing
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    4stroke,triton,ranger or stratos

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gomer Snerd View Post
    Only advice I can give is that if I was boat shopping my first call would be to BRM.
    I like BRM too , but he’s an aluminum guy . This gentleman is asking about a glass boat .
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    He was in a pretty nice Ranger last I knew. Nice xpress too.

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    Crappie bite twice a day. 15 minutes before I get there and 10 minutes after I leave.
    The two loudest sounds are a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and one that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.
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