Ultimate Utah fishing boat.

[Uintaman2]

I’m currently a bank/floatuber.  I fly fish, spin fish, worm fish. I just love fishing. I am saving for a fishing boat in the next few years. I’m curious what fishermen who have boats think would be a great boat. I want to be able to hit Willard, Mantua, Strawberry, Flaming Gorge. Price is relevant but I can buy used. More interested in length, motor size, brands to get or avoid. Gas trolling motor for trolling and electric bow? Full windshield or not. Bass boats (flat shallow hull) don’t do well when the chop kicks up so they are out. Don’t think I need twin screw 250 hp out boards but how much is enough? I had a 16 foot Crestliner with a 50hp outboard. I


loved that boat but it was a little small and slow.  I have an idea what I’d like, but I want to hear what the “pros” think.

A couple of thoughts, longer is always better in big water, in rough conditions. BUT price is a tied to length.
19 ish foot minimum.   Second, 4 cycle always better.  Fuel injected better than carbureted.
Then style depends on how you fish, with how many people and where you go.