Opinions sought...on a "new" boat

[kjackson]

With this group, it's a gamble asking for opinions. Having said that, I would value some input. I've put my old boat up for sale at Angler's Port Marine, and I'm now boatless, which is a very strange feeling.  I am looking for a replacement. My old boat was an 18-footer, and I need a smaller, lighter hull. I'm going to keep the new hull in Clinton, and that means it has to live in the back driveway, which is a bit tight. The street is a busy one, so I have to bring the boat in quickly and can't back it in from the road.

What I think I have to do is drive straight in, unhitch the boat from the 4runner and then wheel the boat around so that it is backed up to the garage, close to where I can charge batteries and store gear and rods. Fortunately, the driveway is concrete, but it's still a tight fit. If I was 30, I don't think that would be a big deal, but I've not been 30 for a long, long time. I've seen some stuff online about motorized trailer dollies that might make things easier. I've also considered finding something with a big wheel on the dolly that might make the turning-the-boat-around business a bit easier.  Any opinions on that?

I'm also looking for a shorter and somewhat lighter boat. I'm thinking a Lund or Lowe deep vee might be about right in the big 14 or basic 16-foot range. I'll be fishing Truman a lot and have plans to hit the upper end of LOZ and Stockton, Pomme de Terre.  I also wonder a bit about a mod-vee jon but have some concerns about whether or not one would beat the fillings out of my teeth in a chop. Another consideration might be one of the old triple-hull bass boats. And here I'm asking for opinions, also.  Most of my boats have been deep vee hulls, so I'm most familiar with that style of boat.  

I would appreciate your suggestions.  

Thanks!

 

 

[Dutch]

I think the V would be the best hull for what you have mentioned.  Along with the Lund and Lowe you might also consider a G 3. Are you going to get a custom cover?

[fishinwrench]

What's your price breaking point?

I've got a Lund V here that is a really sweet little boat, but it needs a powerhead, and I haven't received the titles yet.   

[kjackson]

Thanks for the replies.  Dutch, yep, probably. It's going to be stored outside, so it makes sense to do that.

Wrench-- It depends on the model as far as price is concerned. I've owned three Lunds and fished out of a dozen more, so I'm familiar with the line.  I'd pay more for a Pro V (The 1660 would be about the biggest that my space could handle) than I would for a W-16 or a Pro Angler 14. I'd really like the package to come under 10K, but would pretty much have to include decent electronics. But if the temptation was great enough...

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, kjackson said:

 

Wrench-- It depends on the model as far as price is concerned. I've owned three Lunds and fished out of a dozen more, so I'm familiar with the line.

Here it is. 

 

[kjackson]

Thanks, but no walk-throughs.  Ran a little 1660 Tyee for a short bit, and it wasn't fly rod friendly... I'm looking for a side console or a tiller.  Because I have to muscle it around on the driveway, I'm thinking a pretty basic hull. The only real requirements are a flat floor and a livewell.  If it gets fancier than that, I'll have to start lifting weights...

While I'm fond of Lund, I ran a loaner Crestliner for a while that I'd buy right now if I could find it. Alumacraft, G3 and Polarkraft make hulls I'd consider as well. Fisher and Spectrum are both non-starters...

Thanks for the input.

 

[stinger160]

I just got a Lund 1750 rebel xs.  First deep v.  it’s a booger in a wind to control for bass style fishing.  

[pjlures]

You mentioned older type boat. How a about a kenzie. The hull is exceptional. Got 75 mercury with trim. Very easy to fish out of. All you need is right up front. 

Livescope, ultrex, 10 and 9 inch garmin, lsmount.  smooth stick steering. Inside has original storage box and small livewell.  Also built in 7 foot rod box and tackle storage. Good trailer but could use some tlc.  Considering what it has on it I'm asking 8500. 

[Dutch]

On 12/20/2024 at 5:52 PM, fishinwrench said:

Here it is. 

 

I assume that is a pre Brunswick boat.  Does it have a Yamaha motor on it?

[fishinwrench]

4 hours ago, Dutch said:

I assume that is a pre Brunswick boat.  Does it have a Yamaha motor on it?

Yep. 

No, an Evinrude 115 V4 with a locked-up powerhead.   The owner passed away and the son is a crackhead 🙄   He's supposedly "looking for the titles".