Interesting Craig,I went to a site last night called Bass Boat Central
(sorry, no link here). Find the site & read the Gambler reviews, and it
seems that the TAC system solved the bump-bump problem too.

I went & looked at the boat last night, and speaking with the current owner
(he's a BASS tourning pro too & a good friend,he's getting a brand-new 2100
in March) he said he rides right over 3 footers. If you adjust the TAC he
says at the crest of the wave rather than going airborn the boat will grip
the wave so that you don't. The BBC Gambler owners seem to agree on that.
The poll seems to be that one needs to learn to drive the Gambler but once
he gets used to it its great in 3-4 foot waves.

As for the boat I was amazed at the condition for a 2001 model. Nearly
scratch-free, brand new 2004 Evinrude 225 & tons of bells & whistles. And
of course it matches my truck perfectly. Yea, it's got a f-in MG on the
bow, but it's only an 87# (comes with a spare one too). I'd put the 107#MK
on immediately of course. The console GPS is a big Lowrance that would have
to go too, I'll never part with my Garmin. The trailer is 2 axle stainless
steel which I love. Three years left on the Gambler warranty, lifetime on
the hull & 3 years on the new Bombardier. The boat is an intimidator 2000.

OK fellas, tell me the value of this baby before I tell you the asking
price...

Warren


"BassAngler" wrote in message
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Warren wrote: "I'm curious about why Craig says it's not good on
big-waters, maybe he didn't know about the TAC system in the modern
versions?"

Yeah, I mentioned the TAC system in my first post. Why not a big water
boat? The hull is made for high performance (Speed and handling), but not
for cutting through 1.5 plus foot waves. Bam, Bam, Bam or Whoosh, WAAAA,
BAM! Whoosh, WAAAA, BAM!

In my opinion, the following are Very Nice Big Water Bass Boats:
1. Nitro 9 Series (901, 929, 911 CDC
2. Bass Cat Pantera, Jaguar, and Cougar
3. Champion 203, 223
4. Skeeter FX 210 & ZX 225, 250, 300
Not necessarily in that order. I love all of these boats and how the
handle
in rough waters and calm.

I love Stratos's looks, Gambler's speed & looks (225 Yamaha), Skeeter's
SWEET maneuverability, Nitro's 9's, Champion's, and Bass Cat's consistent
smooooooth ride. At 45, that Smooth ride plays big in my book, but at
your
age, the speed and quick handling of the Gambler and Skeeter would have
out
weighed comfort.

--
Craig Baugher