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I'm really back and forth on the new/used thing, It will probably depend on when I find a nice used boat and if I have credit built up then. Im leaning away from the bass trackers though, I've been reading a lot of reviews and correct me if I'm wrong but the better route to go would be a G3, Xpress, or Sea Ark. I don't think the trackers are bad boats by any means, I just think that they are a lot more common and therefore mishandled and the proper upkeep is not done by the majority. So from that I would say that the Liberty would handle that fine. and sorry for my lack of knowledge but what is a fin? The high price and time on the market could be a good thing, might be able to talk the guy down considerably if I end up liking the boat.

I could probably use those things to negotiate him down a bit... If I end up getting a used boat more than likely I'm going to replace the carpet in it this winter. I need a good project anyways. I really like the fact that its a 20' boat, and from the pictures looks really wide. I wonder what the total package weight would be... I have a 2011 Jeep Liberty and its has a 5000lb tow rating. I think I read somewhere to stay below 80% of that which would be 4000lb. Do you think the 125 would have any trouble pushing that boat around?

Sometimes I think Shaw Grigsby might have gone off the deep end lol

THIS IS MADNESS

http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/4479650846.html How about this?

Thanks a lot man. You probably just saved me a world of headache. I appreciate it I might call tomorrow if I get a chance and see about financing. Are there any other used aluminum boats that are going to be around the 10k mark and be better than a tracker.

Thanks for the heads up man. How do I tell if it is a Force motor or not? So I will know when looking in the future. Also, I really really like the Ranger aluminum series, but I don't want to wait that long to get one. More than likely it would be winter before I had enough credit built up to finance. I have around 7k right now, I know that would be a hefty down payment but I'm not sure if they would finance even with the good downpayment and no credit.

Thanks for the advice man, Im def gonna take my time with this. I know eventually a good deal will arise. I don't have a mechanic to look it over, but I have my father in law. He has owned boats all of his life and knows a good deal about outboards so Im going to take him along for the ride lol

It seems like every boat like that in my general area costs more than the booking price. Greedy ppl lol

What do you guys think about this. http://lexington.craigslist.org/boa/4491622893.html

I know what you mean there My 12 ft Jon boat looks a lot bigger when it's not in the water

Thanks man! This helped a ton, I appreciate the input from someone who was in a simialr situation. Im not in a rush by any means on getting a boat. But I do want one lol. Im just going to keep searching craigslist and local boat dealers for the right deal to come along. so far I have gotten that I need: Outboard near the Max HP rating for the boat 24v TM or a little wiggle room to upgrade when I buy the boat Storage that fits my needs The longest boat I can get for my money I appreciate everyones help!

I'll def keep this in mind. I know when I get use to having a boat I will want to upgrade. It will be a couple years down the road for sure and I know I will want a glass boat when I do upgrade

I'll def have a good chunk of cash for a down payment on a new boat. I just have to wait until my credit builds up(I'm 21, not bad credit, don't have any at all). I was just hoping to get into a boat by the fall

I'm going to try and find a boat with a motor at the top of the max HP rating. And preferably a trolling motor with at least a 55 lb thrust

I think I'm going to try and find a boat art least 17.5ft.

That's exactly the reason I want something aluminum, being my first boat I know I'm gonna hit something and I don't want to put a hole in fiberglass lol

Thanks for the reply man, I'm gonna have my father in law check it out with me when I find one to look at. He has had boats all his life. Can anyone that has a bass tracker chime in and give me the pros and con's you have found with it

Swimbaits or A-Rigs, mostly baits that are at the heavier end of the spectrum(2oz+) that require a lot of line due to casting distance

Rod length is up to you. Most people opt for a 7' rod though to get the extra casting distance

I'm looking to buy my first boat... And I'm stuck between a few models and new or used. I can't decide if I want to buy a mid 2000's Bass Tracker or G3 used. Or if I want to take the money I have saved up and put it towards a new Ranger Aluminum series boat. I definitely want an aluminum boat for my first boat and I plan on fishing small club tournaments out of it.

KVD L&L is made by god himself. Nothing compares

I also use a MF st croix premier and I love it

IMO the tourney as is just as good as the tp. And its 50 cheaper

I use suffix siege for my cranks and I love it. Give you that forgiveness when your instincts tell you to set the hook