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Looking to buy a used fishing boat. What are your thoughts on this one? - kingfisher82 - 08-02-2017
My dad is retiring and moving to Utah very shortly. Me, my brother, and my dad are looking to split the cost of a fishing boat 3 ways. We'll mostly be fishing Strawberry, Deer Creek, and Jordanelle.
What are your thoughts on this boat, the price, and the overall set up?
https://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/45141642
We've never owned a boat before. We're looking for something that allows 3-5 of us to fish comfortably, isn't too large, and has the basics. My brother is a mechanic and is great with any kind of motor.
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Re: [kingfisher82] Looking to buy a used fishing boat. What are your thoughts on this one? - BagABigOne - 08-02-2017
That one sounds like a great fishing boat. Take it out on the water for a test drive before you buy it.
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Re: [kingfisher82] Looking to buy a used fishing boat. What are your thoughts on this one? - SkunkedAgain - 08-02-2017
Are you looking at trolling for trout, kokanee? If so you may want a 4 stroke kicker motor...electric motor will drain the batteries if you fish most of a day, and I know he says fuel sipping 115 hp motor, but experience has shown 115's don't sip fuel, they tend to drink plenty compared to the little kickers... other than that it has a lot of nice features... and would likely be a lot of fun... Good luck on your decision... Later J
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Re: [kingfisher82] Looking to buy a used fishing boat. What are your thoughts on this one? - fish_hntr - 08-02-2017
[quote kingfisher82]My dad is retiring and moving to Utah very shortly. Me, my brother, and my dad are looking to split the cost of a fishing boat 3 ways. We'll mostly be fishing Strawberry, Deer Creek, and Jordanelle.
What are your thoughts on this boat, the price, and the overall set up?
[url "https://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/45141642"]https://www.ksl.com/...eds/listing/45141642[/url]
We've never owned a boat before. We're looking for something that allows 3-5 of us to fish comfortably, isn't too large, and has the basics. My brother is a mechanic and is great with any kind of motor.[/quote]
Carolina Skiff makes a great boat and that is a very nice motor, but they are made for shallow flat water and you will get pounded trying to cut through any chop, the hull just wasn't designed for cutting through rough water. I have been in a few of them when I lived back east and had a blast taking them up rivers and tidal canals, but I personally wouldn't use it as a bigger lake boat when better options exist.
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Re: [kingfisher82] Looking to buy a used fishing boat. What are your thoughts on this one? - Quicky - 08-02-2017
Its a great looking boat and should do pretty good with moderate chop on the water. I had a center console boat and the only downsides is the lack of protection in cooler months with rain/snow. In the summer a Bimini top is nice to keep the direct sun away. What kind of fishing are you planning on doing? Will you fish all year round or just in the warm months?
Also do some research on the hull weight of those boats and if possible weigh before buying. Add in the extra batteries, trolling motor, extra stuff, etc... and that will give you an idea if the foam is water logged internally.
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Re: [kingfisher82] Looking to buy a used fishing boat. What are your thoughts on this one? - Tin-Can - 08-02-2017
Carolina Skiff is a great boat, as others have pointed out, in shallow, calm water. But I've been on Strawberry and most other lakes in northern part this state, and the wind can get up to downright bad in a hurry. Flat bottom, no keel to speak of, and low gunwales are a guaranteed combination for a rough, wet, and even dangerous ride if you get caught out in a sudden high wind.
I always liked the idea of a center console myself. But since I fish alone quite a bit, I have realized a center console makes it more difficult to control the boat, and get it tied to a dock cleat in a bad wind if you are alone.
My opinion, if you want a boat big enough for 3, but stable in winds and waves, take a look for a Dual Console, walk thru windshield, 18 to 19 foot Triumph, or any of the numerous aluminum boats Crestliner, Tracker, Lund, Lowe, etc. If you are set on a center console, look at the Triumph, or Trophy.
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