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VMS

Posted 6/23/2019 9:35 PM (#941224 - in reply to #941188)
Subject: Re: New to the site and new to muskie fishing, with boat questions (searched already)

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Location: Elk River, Minnesota

ILESOX - 6/23/2019 9:58 AM

VMS - 6/23/2019 9:41 AM

Hiya,

Welcome to the boards!! Sounds like you would be looking for something in a 16 to 17 foot range. Boats such as the Alumacraft Navigator 165 CS, Lund Explorer 1675, or Crestliner fishhawk to name a few would fit your bill fairly well. All good solid boats, and I am sure there will be rigs out there that have seen their better days...

Lots of good opinions here that can help you through the process, so please do not hesitate to ask.

Steve

Hi Steve,
Thanks for your insight, it is much appreciated. Those are the class of boats that i have been looking at. Are there any motor manufacturers to stay away from in that class (i know this is like ford/chevy debate) i see the majority have evinrudes or johnsons on them.

Hiya,

To be honest, the engines of today, or even up to 20 years old if taken care of will be solid. The only thing I would consider when purchasing would be the first year or two a model has been made, as there always seems to be some sort of issue that shows up. Those kinds of issues are not brand specific either...they all have had something needing tweaking.

Biggest thing is to have the engine tested for compression, but even better would be a leak-down test as well. Boats may have issues with bilge or live well pumps, carpet that can be worn, dirty, etc. but those are minor as compared to a failing engine.

Steve