Dry Ride - Bass Boat

"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

"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
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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