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Location: Bloomington, MN | If you are looking for fishability, a tiller is the route to go. I've had a Princecraft Holiday DLX for the last 12 years and actually still like it! I've upgraded the boat over the years, but have had no problems with its performance or durability. I can put it in and take it out on very shallow ramps by myself due to a roller trailer, and fish Mille Lacs in some heavy stuff. I will not run the entire lake when the weather is bad, but with the use of a transom trolling motor, splash guards, and a wind sock, allows me to fish a spot relatively effectively. Having a limited income or what we want to spend does hinder what we want, but I do fish a few bodies of water where a big heavy console (esp. by my waderless self) would be impossible/embarassing. The Holiday is 16' 2" with an 82" beam. It is a light boat, so a 40hp 4 stroke moves it fine, and doesn't eat up as many dead dina$aurs! You will take a beating as in all smaller aluminum boats, but I'm sure there are folks that get sore in their 20' glass as well (not as bad in the back of the boat!...partner needs a helper monkey, and you may limp like Festus...but hey...you still have your Princecraft hat unlike Mr. Ranger pants!). I did put in a raised deck (the newer ones come with it, but are not as raised as I did "mistake"-tough on fig 8's) a bow mount trolling motor with the electronics, but I'm still too lazy to move to the front when I'm by myself, and prefer the transom low to the water, tight to the rail, Figure 8 spot! Remember the cost of the happy "well...I need this" add-ons, you only need a livewell if you fish transport tournaments, and dock rash is what all good muskie boats proudly display without their owner's lack of sleep! Dress up a hull that will work for you. Good luck, and post a pic of the new "Lungecraft"!
Edited by Clark A 4/14/2008 9:53 PM
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