Thanks for all of the responses. I am making the move from sal****er to
freshwater fishing. As a sal****er fisherman, I always liked the easy
movement available to me around a center console. All of my center console
boats were in the size range of 23 to 30 feet except for a 17 foot whaler
that I once owned. The center console also allowed you to absorb the shock
of rough water with your legs instead of your butt, as you were in a
standing position. Because of my experience with center console boats, I am
also wondering if a sal****er flats boat wouldn't be a satisfactory choice.
Please give me your ideas on why the center console concept does not apply
to bass and other freshwater fishing. //ducking for cover

"Pat Goff @yahoo.com" pmgoffjrbot wrote in message
.. .
There are fair arguments for both setups, and to respond to that your
better
boat manufacturers now build their boats to retrofit the second console
when
and if you want it.

Usually a hard core tournament guy will get a single, which won't resale
as
good as the dual. Both of my lines, Bass Cat and Champion, I just order
up
the console, and it's a fifteen minute install.


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"Bubba" wrote in message
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New to freshwater fishing. Will be doing most around Lake Okeechobee.
2
people most of the time. I want something with a little speed. 30 -
40
mph, would be great. Faster, would be even greater. Willing to spend
$5-7K
on a used boat. What do you guys suggest and why? Size, Aluminum or
glass,
Single or dual console and why? Or am I kidding myself at that price?
TIA



I have owned both single and dual console boats, and the arguements or
comments by otheres here are all accurate. A single console is a loot
roomier to fish out of. A dual console is a lot more comfotable when
flying
down the river.

A lot of guys have the, "I'll get a single because its more convenient
to
me, and that amateur fishig out of the back should feel priveledged just
to
get to rid in my forty thousand bass boat."

Seriously, I have opted for dual console because my son and daughter
fish
tournaments with me, and at safe light in December its pretty frigging
cold
sitting still much less speeding up the river.

You are looking for a smaller (maybe) boat, that may not run as fast so
the
iddue may be mitigated some, but I've been the frozen back boater.