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Buying a Boat
Hey, I'm planning on buying a boat, motor, and battery (for the motor).
Any suggestions? Oh and it has to be 12-14 feet long, powered buy a transom mounted electric trolling motor (theres not many lakes or resivoirs around my place that alow gas outboards). Not like a big bass boat, something more along the lines of a jon boat, And my max budget is $1400. |
Buying a Boat
"CTC" wrote in message oups.com... Hey, I'm planning on buying a boat, motor, and battery (for the motor). Any suggestions? Oh and it has to be 12-14 feet long, powered buy a transom mounted electric trolling motor (theres not many lakes or resivoirs around my place that alow gas outboards). Not like a big bass boat, something more along the lines of a jon boat, And my max budget is $1400. \ Nothing less than a 14' boat. The difference in weight is maybe 20 lbs and the carrying capacity is a couple of hundred more. More stable, as well as room to carry 3 and move around safely. Get a bow mount motor for it. Much easier to steer with a puller than a pusher. Look at about $80 for the battery. Group 30 deep cycle. and a large pounds force 12V Minn Kota trolling motor. Check the penny saver type papers for deals, or look as you drive around for neglected boats that the owner may take an offer on. |
Buying a Boat
"CTC" wrote in message oups.com... Hey, I'm planning on buying a boat, motor, and battery (for the motor). Any suggestions? Oh and it has to be 12-14 feet long, powered buy a transom mounted electric trolling motor (theres not many lakes or resivoirs around my place that alow gas outboards). Not like a big bass boat, something more along the lines of a jon boat, And my max budget is $1400. Sounds like a perfect fit for a basic 12-14ft Jon Boat, or a Coleman Crawdad (if they still make those) which was an 11-12ft plastic hulled jon-boat type craft. I fished from one of those from the mid 1980s, until I bought me a bonafide bassin rig just 3 years ago. The trolling motor price will depend on it's thrust rating typically, and that is a choice you should make based on what you want to do with your new boat, based on how big and heavy it is, and how much gear you'll have on board at any given time. As for brands, I'd recommend either a Motorguide or Minn Kota. I've used both, and both work just fine. Same thing with batteries, you get what you pay for. Get a "nice" high dollar battery if you're going to go out a lot, and it's going to see an appreciable amount of charge/discharge/charge cycles. If you are only going to use it "here and there" a cheaper, lead-based off-brand name deep cycle battery can be just fine. For high dollar batteries ($100), I like Optima Blue Tops and Cabelas house brand AGM batteries. For a good value, Wal-Mart sells a 29 sized Maxx series marine battery for about $65-$70. Depending on how far or how long you want to be out any given day, you may need more than 1 battery too. And FYI, you can squeeze Wal Mart's 29 size battery into a 27 size battery tray. You're also going to need a battery charger. For occasional and light use, a basic Schumacher in deep cycle mode will suffice. Otherwise, plan on an extra couple hundred $$ for a decent marine charger. And definitely spend the money on a nice charger if you get nice batteries. (Found the "current" Coleman Crawdad: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...n=B000220L6 Y) They used to be "assembly required" (and mine is green) and now appear to be more of a one piece deal. Nice little puddle scooter for the local lakes. I still have mine for those private ponds that won't allow my 17 footer on. IMHO, these Crawdads are a lot lighter to move than a similarly sizzed metal jon boat would be. That's why I chose it some 20 years ago as my boat. But, it may not be big enough for your needs...so YMMV. |
Buying a Boat
Thanks alot I like this boat, its a bit cheaper than the boat i was
planning to get, the pelican intruder 12. Im down to 2 boats, this one and the Intruder 12, if given a choice which would you choose here are some web addresses for the intruder 12, i dont know how to make a link so you'll have to copy and paste these adresses http://www.pelican-intl.com/intruder-12.html http://www.overtons.com/cgi-bin/over...item_num=30741 http://www.smallwatercraft.com/oz/4/com/plc/fb/jon.html Thanks much, Chris |
Buying a Boat
Thanks alot I like this boat, its a bit cheaper than the boat i was
planning to get, the pelican intruder 12. Im down to 2 boats, this one and the Intruder 12, if given a choice which would you choose here are some web addresses for the intruder 12, i dont know how to make a link so you'll have to copy and paste these adresses http://www.pelican-intl.com/intruder-12.html http://www.overtons.com/cgi-bin/over...item_num=30741 http://www.smallwatercraft.com/oz/4/com/plc/fb/jon.html Thanks much, Chris |
Buying a Boat
Thanks alot I like this boat, its a bit cheaper than the boat i was
planning to get, the pelican intruder 12. Im down to 2 boats, this one and the Intruder 12, if given a choice which would you choose here are some web addresses for the intruder 12, i dont know how to make a link so you'll have to copy and paste these adresses http://www.pelican-intl.com/intruder-12.html http://www.overtons.com/cgi-bin/over...item_num=30741 http://www.smallwatercraft.com/oz/4/com/plc/fb/jon.html Thanks much, Chris |
Buying a Boat
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Buying a Boat
"CTC" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks alot I like this boat, its a bit cheaper than the boat i was planning to get, the pelican intruder 12. Im down to 2 boats, this one and the Intruder 12, if given a choice which would you choose here are some web addresses for the intruder 12, i dont know how to make a link so you'll have to copy and paste these adresses http://www.pelican-intl.com/intruder-12.html http://www.overtons.com/cgi-bin/over...item_num=30741 http://www.smallwatercraft.com/oz/4/com/plc/fb/jon.html Thanks much, Chris No prob Chris. Been in your position, and respect it much. I wouldn't have recommend that product had I not had one for over 20 years now, and it gave me many good years of service. It's really a tough piece to be "plastic", in my opinion anyway. Loads up in a P/U truck quite well, and handles the abuse just as good. Target also sells the Intruder 12 boat you mention he http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B000220DFI I don't patronize Target that much (there isn't one real close to me) but their prices for "web only" products appear to be quite competitive. They're offering that Intruder 12 for the same $499 as the Crawdad at the link above. I hate to keep linking you to that one site/retailer, but of the places on the web that came up when I did the search, they appeared to be the cheapest seller of them...You just have to consider the $199 shipping charge before deciding to order from them. Good luck bud. Hope you can score something and be out on the water soon. |
Buying a Boat
Many boat companies have a 14' aluminum Jon boat. I like the "1448" which is
48" at the rear-bottom with a 70" beam. They run $1000-$1500 USD new. Then get a good 55# thrust 12 volt electric motor (MinnKota) that you can mount on the front or back for $200-$300. You can buy a deep cycle 12 volt battery and a 12 volt charger for $100. This will be great for 1 to 3 people. -- Bill Kiene Kiene's Fly Shop Sacramento, CA, USA Web site: www.kiene.com "CTC" wrote in message oups.com... Hey, I'm planning on buying a boat, motor, and battery (for the motor). Any suggestions? Oh and it has to be 12-14 feet long, powered buy a transom mounted electric trolling motor (theres not many lakes or resivoirs around my place that alow gas outboards). Not like a big bass boat, something more along the lines of a jon boat, And my max budget is $1400. |
Buying a Boat
"Bill Kiene" wrote in message
. com... Many boat companies have a 14' aluminum Jon boat. I like the "1448" which is 48" at the rear-bottom with a 70" beam. They run $1000-$1500 USD new. Then get a good 55# thrust 12 volt electric motor (MinnKota) that you can mount on the front or back for $200-$300. You can buy a deep cycle 12 volt battery and a 12 volt charger for $100. This will be great for 1 to 3 people. I have to agree. One of the up and coming local anglers I know fishes out of a 14' Waco jon boat with a foot control electric TM on the front. For months and months that's all he used. He would push it off his trailer and crank it back onto the trailer by hand. I don't think that basic boat is even that expensive. Recently he acquired a little Nissan outboard so he can explore the river a bit more. Anyway, he fishes back seat to two or three "pro" anglers I know locally and they always seem to do a little better when they fish with him. Nothing wrong with those little boats, and his fishes very very well. -- Bob La Londe http://www.YumaBassMan.com |
Buying a Boat
Thanks guys, so I've settled on the boat, now I need an electric
trolling motor. I've been looking at Minn Kota's Maxxum, Vector, and Endrua brands. Any suggestions(id like it to have maximizer tecnology built in)? I like the Maxxum, its the most expensive of the 3 but its the best I can get for my money($330), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/maxxum.asp Next is the Vector its got pretty much the same features as the Maxxum and costs a bit less ($270), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/vector.asp And last is the Endura, its got less features and cost less, and lacks a maximizer. It sells for $240, heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/endura.asp And if u have any suggestions other than these three feel free to post them |
Buying a Boat
Thanks guys, so I've settled on the boat, now I need an electric
trolling motor. I've been looking at Minn Kota's Maxxum, Vector, and Endrua brands. Any suggestions(id like it to have maximizer tecnology built in)? I like the Maxxum, its the most expensive of the 3 but its the best I can get for my money($330), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/maxxum.asp Next is the Vector its got pretty much the same features as the Maxxum and costs a bit less ($270), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/vector.asp And last is the Endura, its got less features and cost less, and lacks a maximizer. It sells for $240, heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/endura.asp And if u have any suggestions other than these three feel free to post them |
Buying a Boat
On 24 Jan 2006 15:51:28 -0800, "CTC" sent
into the ether: Thanks guys, so I've settled on the boat, now I need an electric trolling motor. I've been looking at Minn Kota's Maxxum, Vector, and Endrua brands. Any suggestions(id like it to have maximizer tecnology built in)? I like the Maxxum, its the most expensive of the 3 but its the best I can get for my money($330), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/maxxum.asp Next is the Vector its got pretty much the same features as the Maxxum and costs a bit less ($270), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/vector.asp And last is the Endura, its got less features and cost less, and lacks a maximizer. It sells for $240, heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/endura.asp And if u have any suggestions other than these three feel free to post them Don't know about any of those. I have a 35# Minnkota 765MX (elec foot pedal) on a 14' V along with a 25 horse Evinrude. I would check out the local Minnkota repair shop and see what he has in rebuilt motors or motors that people have traded in on a new or larger model. The guy down in Milwaukee, where I got mine, is honest and will not sell a rebuilt he is not satisfied with. I forget where you are from so this might not help you. :{ I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it! Remove the x for e-mail reply www.outdoorfrontiers.com www.SecretWeaponLures.com A proud charter member of "PETAF", People for Eating Tasty Animals and Fish!!! |
Buying a Boat
"Dan, danl, danny boy, Redbeard, actually Greybeard now" wrote in message ... On 24 Jan 2006 15:51:28 -0800, "CTC" sent into the ether: Thanks guys, so I've settled on the boat, now I need an electric trolling motor. I've been looking at Minn Kota's Maxxum, Vector, and Endrua brands. Any suggestions(id like it to have maximizer tecnology built in)? I like the Maxxum, its the most expensive of the 3 but its the best I can get for my money($330), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/maxxum.asp Next is the Vector its got pretty much the same features as the Maxxum and costs a bit less ($270), heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/vector.asp And last is the Endura, its got less features and cost less, and lacks a maximizer. It sells for $240, heres a link http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/endura.asp And if u have any suggestions other than these three feel free to post them Don't know about any of those. I have a 35# Minnkota 765MX (elec foot pedal) on a 14' V along with a 25 horse Evinrude. I would check out the local Minnkota repair shop and see what he has in rebuilt motors or motors that people have traded in on a new or larger model. The guy down in Milwaukee, where I got mine, is honest and will not sell a rebuilt he is not satisfied with. I forget where you are from so this might not help you. :{ I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it! Remove the x for e-mail reply www.outdoorfrontiers.com www.SecretWeaponLures.com A proud charter member of "PETAF", People for Eating Tasty Animals and Fish!!! Also check out Cabelas "bargain cave". I bought my MK 65 AP from there. |
Buying a Boat
Don't know if its still made, but search for Sun Dolphin Pro 120. I
bought mine in 2000 for $1200 brand new. 11 feet by 5 feet wide and very stable with compartments, casting decks, seats, livewell, wiring and lights, good weight capacity for a 11 foot. It is even rated for up to 15 horse, if you choose to use an outboard at some point. Downside, is it is probably just big enough for two if both are fishing, but |
Buying a Boat
"greers" wrote in message oups.com... Don't know if its still made, but search for Sun Dolphin Pro 120. I bought mine in 2000 for $1200 brand new. 11 feet by 5 feet wide and very stable with compartments, casting decks, seats, livewell, wiring and lights, good weight capacity for a 11 foot. It is even rated for up to 15 horse, if you choose to use an outboard at some point. Downside, is it is probably just big enough for two if both are fishing, but http://www.directboats.com/pro120fisboa.html 1500 here. A quick search showed atleast one source listing down to about 1300 -- Bob La Londe http://www.YumaBassMan.com LocalNet dialup IMO is a criminal organization. Have not used them in years but they continue to bill me. |
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