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| jtemp60 - 1/19/2019 3:23 PM
I'm looking at new fiberglass boats around 19' +/- in length and wondering if I could get some pro/cons off these boats. I mostly fish smaller lakes and mainly cast for muskie. But I'm also looking into getting into trolling bigger waters like greenbay. I was looking for input on the ride (how well it handles), how does it troll, why one is better than the other, etc
Skeeter WX1910, MX1825
Ranger 619 vs/fs, 1880 ms
Recon 985
Thanks justin
Justin, not one is better then the other. They all have their plus's and really depend on your style of fishing. I remember fishing from a 15' wood boat that had a coffee can we would occasionally bail with. It floated and with a touch of common sense was a safe ride.
I have owned both Skeeter and Ranger boats although not the particular models you are looking at. I crawled around inside a Recon but have never been in one on the water. Both the Skeeter & Ranger had plenty of flotation, adequate casting deck for my style of fishing. Were a dry ride and had pretty good storage. Both trolled well but the Ranger because of the model sat much closer to the water than the Skeeter. But the Skeeter also had a deeper V.
If you are waiting for the PERFECT boat you won't be buying anytime soon. Every brand has it's pluses and it's warts. With the cost (either new or used) of boats you need to get in one to understand the differences. You need to identify whats important to you and the style you fish. Once you KNOW what you are looking for then look to catch a ride in that brand for a day. Many sites include a share a seat section and somebody may have a opening that runs the type of boat you want to get into. Also make a list of what guides run. Might need to find a guide and book a trip. Just about every dealer will have a guide they know who has the model you are interested in. Don't be afraid to ask the question.
Resale, cost, use for the family are key area's you need to identify.
Remember, dealers all sell the best brand on the market.
Most guys will not admit they made a mistake buying the boat they currently own.
And the most important thing.....it's YOUR money. Don't let anybody talk you into anything unless they are putting up half the money. lol
Or..........you can just become addicted to buying and selling boats like some of us are. |
