What type of boat do you recommend for a starter bass boat?
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I have been an avid fisher for years and now want to buy a boat but spend under 5,000 dollars. I have seen some decent aluminum boats for this price or less. I would be fishing texas impoundments. thx
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sorry to say but now adays your going to up your budget!! but if you can afford it a ranger i know skeeters are favs in texas but i’m a Ranger boat fan!!!!!!
for 5 grand all you will get is a aluminum boat…………Bass Pro Shops Traker
you can get a used fiberglass bass boat for around $5k. probably an early 90′s with a 150hp or less motor. The new aluminum Tritons are really nice boats too though. For used boats, you check out Bass Boat Central: http://bassboatcentral.com/boats4sale.htm
I fish Texas. Not sure what impoundments are…..Sorry. Check link below. Please don’t give it out though. We would like to keep it a secret.
http://www.southeasttexas.com
Go to classifieds. Scroll down on the left side to boats and check through the categories. This is an awesome site with great deals. If you are going with a metal boat, I would suggest something thats at least 48″ wide and 16′ long. If you have the ability to modify and/or work on it, you can get some good deals and rig it like you want which is what I did to mine. Keep watching and you can find some old Bass Trackers or the like that may not need much work for under 5. Really depends on the type of fishing you are wanting to do. However, you can bet it will show up here.
Edit: One more thing. Don’t even think of buying any boat in Texas without a title. It takes a act of Congress with a title and a out-of-state boat. Its pretty imposible with no title. You may know this, but I had to learn the hard way. I wouldn’t buy a brand new 21 ft Triton for 50 bucks if it didn’t have a title and I planned to run in Texas.
I say a john boat with a 20hp engine would be good. just build a platform.
,Look on Craig’s list in your area for a used boat . One with a shallow draft and live wells . Consider how many people you fish with, Will their be room ? Will it be for fishing only or will you want to ski or tube . Trolling motor is a must. Don’t under power get a motor that you will enjoy , you can always slow down. Oh, and have a professional or someone who is qualified to check it out.Good luck
Here is a link to aluminum bass boat reviews
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewaluminumbassboats2005.html
This can also be a guide to the brands of aluminum boats made.
Be very cautious when trying to buy a rig for that much.
Make sure there is no wood rot, have the motor check out by a 3rd party, make sure everything works, and the trailer meets you states requirements as well as the wheel bearings are in good shape.
Here are a couple of links that may help you as well.
They are articles telling people how and what to look for when buying a used boat.
http://www.boats.com/news-reviews/article/how-to-buy-a-boat
http://www.bassboatcentral.com/buyingusedboat.htm
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/usedboats.htm
Good Luck…oh and make sure you have all the safety required equipment on the boat, don’t forget the cost of insurance, taxes, and state registration fees.
I know of a guy here in Oklahoma selling his bass boat for about $5,000. I think he said it was a 20′ with a 225 on it…ready to go to the water.
Another guy at work is selling his bass boat for about $2,500. He said it has a 65 on it.
The whole point of a bass boat is to spend more money and be faster than your opponent. The whole point of bass tournaments is to sell more bass boats and fishing tackle.
I use a canoe and catch lots everytime (but not bass except by accident). Why would anyone need specialized equipment just for bass? Worm, jig, and whammo, another bucket face.
I can always tell who the Americans are up here, because they have fancy boats and aren’t catching anything. Don’t be a pansy, use a regular tin boat and if you must stand up, then a wooden deck with outdoor carpeting and you’re there for under $5000 easy. Don’t believe the hype! Bass boats are a waste of money.