Gambler Boats

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.

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Craig Baugher

I would say between $22,750 - $26,500. I would be more incline to offer
$22,750 because it was a pro staff boat that has been fished on a lot of big
water and he probably got that boat for about $26000 new. If it was Joe
Weekend, were the boat never saw big water, I might go as high as $26,500.

--
Craig Baugher

I have seen a few of the newer Gambler boats out at the local marina,
but never had a "ride" in one of them....but I love the name!!!! grin

Are you sure about that Craig? There's a brand new Evinrude 225 on the back
& these babies go for $45k+ new...

Warren

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http://www.warrenwolk.com/



"BassAngler" wrote in message
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I would say between $22,750 - $26,500. I would be more incline to offer
$22,750 because it was a pro staff boat that has been fished on a lot of
big
water and he probably got that boat for about $26000 new. If it was Joe
Weekend, were the boat never saw big water, I might go as high as $26,500.

--
Craig Baugher

You, me, anybody who wants it can pick up a '2002' with a 225 Yamaha from a
Diehard Gambler Owner who has only fished a local chain of lakes (Portage
Chain for Michigan Gang's reference) for $27,500 with Lowrance 15x, Minkota
103 or 7?, hot foot, 3-bank charging system, etc. He has serious heart
issues (3rd or 4th heart attack), and his kids are not into fishing. I was
offered this boat about a month ago "with just for me pricing", but I think
you could get the same price. I really think he just wants it to go to
somebody who is going to use it and Thoroughly enjoy it, as he has loved all
his Gamblers. When this man goes, the world should shed a tear, for they
will have lost one GREAT Man!!!

--
Craig Baugher