Dry Ride - Bass Boat

Bob La Londe wrote:

I have my choices narrowed down based on price, overall safety, and higher
rough water handling speeds. I am curious what the people in ROFB have to
say on the subject.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

Bob,

I'm a lurker, don't post much. I would suggest to you that you take a look at
some of the larger Sal****er Inshore or Flats boats. I have a Scout 192, Yamaha
150 combo that I really love for the fact that it is a "dry boat". No it
doesn't have 10 feet casting deck in the front, but it will fish just fine. And
No, it won't run 90 mph, but it fishes just fine. Ranger and Triton both make
these types of boats as well as probably 50 other mfg. And best of all...no
carpet to rot and replace.

FWIW
BD

"Bill Durham" wrote in messageSNIP

Bob,

I'm a lurker, don't post much. I would suggest to you that you take a
look at
some of the larger Sal****er Inshore or Flats boats. I have a Scout 192,
Yamaha
150 combo that I really love for the fact that it is a "dry boat". No it
doesn't have 10 feet casting deck in the front, but it will fish just
fine. And
No, it won't run 90 mph, but it fishes just fine. Ranger and Triton both
make
these types of boats as well as probably 50 other mfg. And best of
all...no
carpet to rot and replace.

I looked into boats like that. I love the idea of not having a huge expanse
of carpet to take care of. The only problem with them that I can see is
that the pebble-grain surface gets slicker than deer guts on a doorknob with
a little snow or ice. And unfortunately, that's a real possibility in my
world, especially after yesterday.

We got snowed on most of the day. Just something to consider if you live
where snow is a possibility.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

When I got to Erie I was scared to death. A day or two with Jack Dalzell's
buddy in those 6 footers & I felt perfectly comfortable, never speared a
single one. Like I said, it's all about the driver.

Warren

"Jerry Barton (NervisRek)" wrote in message
...
Happens all the time on Lk. Erie.

"BradS" wrote in message
m...
I was on Lake Michigan a few weeks back and the bassboats were having a
very hard time in the 4 ft
rollers. I only have a 17 ft deep V and have no problem on the big
water.
I wouldn't want to be on a
bassboat in 6 footers, yikes!

Anyways, if you were to go the walleye/deep V route, I saw one these:


http://www.trackerboats.com/index.cf...=196&boat=1013
going over the big
waves like they were ripples.

B~

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
I know, I know. Dry ride and bass boat are mutually exclusive terms.
I'm
still trying though.

I am looking for a dry ride that can handle some chop without dropping
to
displacement speeds. My Baker Tunnel actually does pretty well, but
it
sits
so deep in the water at displacement speeds that it makes me nervous
if
I
have to drop off the pad in heavy waves or chop.

I want a boat that can handle light chop upto a couple feet and keep
the
riders fairly dry, but also cuts the waves well at displacement speeds
if it
gets rougher.

As I am sure a few of you know I have the Baker Tunnel up for sale,
(now
that I have everything working right LOL) and I am looking for a new
20+
to
replace it. I have looked at a number of boats, and I am curious what
boat
will give the best rough water ride. I am looking at fishing more pro
and
pro/am tournaments on Mead, Havasu, Powell, and Mohave in the next
year,
and
I want a boat that can handle the conditions that are frequent on
those
bodies of water. I know its not possible to stay dry in a bass boat
when
those 4-6 footers start rolling across Wahweap Bay on Lake Powell, but
I'ld
like to be able to handle lighter weather as safely as possible.

I know that the obvious answer is not to buy a bass boat. Go with an
enclosed front cabin Searay, but I want a bass boat. I suppose I
should
also consider a walleye boat with its slightly higher freeboard, but a
lot
of manufacturers seem to be building a bass boat making a few minor
adjustments and calling it a walleye boat.

I have my choices narrowed down based on price, overall safety, and
higher
rough water handling speeds. I am curious what the people in ROFB
have
to
say on the subject.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote:

I looked into boats like that. I love the idea of not having a huge expanse
of carpet to take care of. The only problem with them that I can see is
that the pebble-grain surface gets slicker than deer guts on a doorknob with
a little snow or ice. And unfortunately, that's a real possibility in my
world, especially after yesterday.

We got snowed on most of the day. Just something to consider if you live
where snow is a possibility.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Steve,

Well, that is a different can of worms all together!! I live in the Atlanta area
and don't have to worry to much about snow and ice. I can see your point
though. I haven't had much problem with just water though, it doesn't seem to
get the boat that slick.

BD

Bob La Londe wrote:

I have my choices narrowed down based on price, overall safety, and higher
rough water handling speeds. I am curious what the people in ROFB have to
say on the subject.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

Bob,

I'm a lurker, don't post much. I would suggest to you that you take a look at
some of the larger Sal****er Inshore or Flats boats. I have a Scout 192, Yamaha
150 combo that I really love for the fact that it is a "dry boat". No it
doesn't have 10 feet casting deck in the front, but it will fish just fine. And
No, it won't run 90 mph, but it fishes just fine. Ranger and Triton both make
these types of boats as well as probably 50 other mfg. And best of all...no
carpet to rot and replace.

FWIW
BD

"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote:

I looked into boats like that. I love the idea of not having a huge expanse
of carpet to take care of. The only problem with them that I can see is
that the pebble-grain surface gets slicker than deer guts on a doorknob with
a little snow or ice. And unfortunately, that's a real possibility in my
world, especially after yesterday.

We got snowed on most of the day. Just something to consider if you live
where snow is a possibility.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Steve,

Well, that is a different can of worms all together!! I live in the Atlanta area
and don't have to worry to much about snow and ice. I can see your point
though. I haven't had much problem with just water though, it doesn't seem to
get the boat that slick.

BD

Just buy one of the multi-species boats form the same people you've narrowed
your choices to. All will have a drier ride and will run fast as it's just
as important for them to get to where they are going, as it is the bassers.
I find the raised edge around the casting deck to be nicer and drier to fish
from in rough weather also.
"Bill Durham" wrote in message
...


Bob La Londe wrote:

I have my choices narrowed down based on price, overall safety, and
higher
rough water handling speeds. I am curious what the people in ROFB have
to
say on the subject.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

Bob,

I'm a lurker, don't post much. I would suggest to you that you take a
look at
some of the larger Sal****er Inshore or Flats boats. I have a Scout 192,
Yamaha
150 combo that I really love for the fact that it is a "dry boat". No it
doesn't have 10 feet casting deck in the front, but it will fish just
fine. And
No, it won't run 90 mph, but it fishes just fine. Ranger and Triton both
make
these types of boats as well as probably 50 other mfg. And best of
all...no
carpet to rot and replace.

FWIW
BD

"Bill Durham" wrote in messageSNIP

Bob,

I'm a lurker, don't post much. I would suggest to you that you take a
look at
some of the larger Sal****er Inshore or Flats boats. I have a Scout 192,
Yamaha
150 combo that I really love for the fact that it is a "dry boat". No it
doesn't have 10 feet casting deck in the front, but it will fish just
fine. And
No, it won't run 90 mph, but it fishes just fine. Ranger and Triton both
make
these types of boats as well as probably 50 other mfg. And best of
all...no
carpet to rot and replace.

I looked into boats like that. I love the idea of not having a huge expanse
of carpet to take care of. The only problem with them that I can see is
that the pebble-grain surface gets slicker than deer guts on a doorknob with
a little snow or ice. And unfortunately, that's a real possibility in my
world, especially after yesterday.

We got snowed on most of the day. Just something to consider if you live
where snow is a possibility.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Just buy one of the multi-species boats form the same people you've narrowed
your choices to. All will have a drier ride and will run fast as it's just
as important for them to get to where they are going, as it is the bassers.
I find the raised edge around the casting deck to be nicer and drier to fish
from in rough weather also.
"Bill Durham" wrote in message
...


Bob La Londe wrote:

I have my choices narrowed down based on price, overall safety, and
higher
rough water handling speeds. I am curious what the people in ROFB have
to
say on the subject.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

Bob,

I'm a lurker, don't post much. I would suggest to you that you take a
look at
some of the larger Sal****er Inshore or Flats boats. I have a Scout 192,
Yamaha
150 combo that I really love for the fact that it is a "dry boat". No it
doesn't have 10 feet casting deck in the front, but it will fish just
fine. And
No, it won't run 90 mph, but it fishes just fine. Ranger and Triton both
make
these types of boats as well as probably 50 other mfg. And best of
all...no
carpet to rot and replace.

FWIW
BD