"Picking The Right Boat"
There are two questions that should be considered when choosing
the right boat: "What will be the fishing for?" and "where will
the fishing activities be?" Always look for the signs of quality
check the carpet and the compartments - they could be plastic,
metal or fiberglass. Look at the little but very important
things like the 1000 GPH bilge pump, the six gauge wiring
instead of ten or eight that is because heavier wires gives more
power from the battery up to the trolling motor.
There is Five Star Advantage that ranger dealers often speak to
their customers: Quality, Safety, Innovation, Performance, and
Value. Below is a list of "must have" things when buying your
first boat.
Tow Vehicle - This is one of the most important piece of your
equipment, ensured that has the rating to get the job done like
loading up to 3500 lbs. of weight that could easily pull the
boat up the hills and mountainous treks.
Bass Boats - For first timers, consider a second hand boat. This
will be a trial and error stage where fishing skills can be
tested. Consider a larger boat, which is about 19 feet with 20
to 30 miles speed for larger bodies of water.
Aluminum - In smaller lakes, a 16-18 foot aluminum boat is a
good choice. It is cheaper than fiberglass and more forgiving of
bangs, running up into shallows and hitting stumps and rocks.
The only downside is that it rides rougher even with the
slightest winds.
Fiberglass - This two-stroke engine is much more expensive which
could cost from $20,000 to as much as $50,000. The good thing
with this boat is that it could handle bigger, rougher water and
still give you a smooth ride.
Brand new versus Second Hand - Buying a second hand boat is not
only cheaper but holds their value longer and better. The
downside is that you'll probably inherit someone else's
troubles. During casual inspection, outboard engines problems
are not easily identified. The best thing to do is bring someone
you trust with you to inspect a prospective boat or buy from
someone you know instead.
Handling the Boat - Listen to the pitch change when trimming
down. Although it will be very difficult for beginners like
trying to launch and retrieve the boat backing it down the ramp.
Never worry, because everyone passed that stage and there's no
boat owner that is not willing to help a first timer learn.
Sometimes all it takes is just 4 hours to learn the basics.
Buying a dreamboat is very exciting. It is not the boat that
really matters but the experiences that come with fishing.
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