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Location: Clintonville, WI | I'm trying to speed up my purchase timeline (first boat purchase) and have "issues" to overcome. I am doing research on used/new boats now and thought I'd shout out to the masses about one issue in particluar. That being.....I DO NOT want a fish 'n ski, even though I have four young kids.
I'm thinking I can get a "fishing only" boat and try aftermarket a tripod type set up on the back deck or use the u-hooks on the transom to pull a tube to make my family happy.
First, is that even recommended for a "fishing only" boat due to what could be improper stress on the hull, deck, etc.?
Assuming it is ok for the boat, what rigs have some of you experienced or seen that work well when set up for occasional rec use? Is aluminum better for this or glass?
Heck, is that thought blasphemy and will I be doomed to musky he!! if I do that?! Am I a bozo for even thinking such things? 
Should I just give in, bite the bullet and get a fish 'n ski? Am I right that I think fish 'n skis are cheaper to get into but harder for re-sale?
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Location: Athens, Ohio | I've pulled my kidz around on ski tubes in my Gambler, we had a blast. You just need a good harness and access ladder. m | |
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Location: nationwide | I pull my kids in a 2-wide tube behind my esox magnum tiller using the transom tie down loops on the back of the boat. For getting in the boat they just jump in the tube and to get out they get the tube alongside the boat and crawl in.
I am sure it looks goofy as heck but they have fun and I can change to fishing in a few minutes.
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| I don't know how much you want to spend but the Ranger 1850 is a great family fishing rig. Runs around $32,000 with a Yamaha 150 4. | |
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