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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | whynot - 3/19/2016 3:35 PM
You can't compare that 17' bass boat you had to a 19' plus Brian. My 19' Champion Elite rides smoother in most waves than many deeper boats, particularly the crossovers. But, I am certainly more likely to get wet in waves when having to go cross wind or when setting down. My back feels it more in some deep-v's without shock absorber pedestal seats because the seat placement is further forward. The fishing specific lines from each brand are much better than the crossovers though.
To me, the biggest difference is how much you get bounced around up front in a bass boat while on the trolling motor. That and bass boats aren't family friendly. My next boat will be a deep-v for these reasons.
Chris, the green one was small. The red one, the 185 vs, was 18.5. You might recall us getting tossed around that one day like we were a couple coins in the dryer....
The biggest advantage to a bass boat is being able to get into a sparkling boat with a nice engine for an affordable price. I had to jump on here when I read the one post where the guy, who is clearly a bass boat guy, can only list one advantage to having a deep V and that being it is better for trolling? There's quite a few more advantages than that.... |
