Currently have an 18 foot hydrasports with a 115 Evinrude, but I honestly don't use it much since I got my kayaks.

 

Recently, I've been thinking...since I don't need a big bass boat anymore, how about selling it and buying like a 16 foot jon boat with a small 4-stroker.

 

Looking for suggestions on reputable names for an all-welded hull.

 

Just kinda doing some prelim looking.

Look at Xpress Vj series

https://xpressboats.com/jon/

1 hour ago, Chris Catignani said:

Look at Xpress Vj series

https://xpressboats.com/jon/

 

That's exactly why I asked....never thought about xpress.  I looked at Alweld, tracker, etc 

 

Thanks for the link

 

i have a tracker grizzly. it does fine but if i were to buy a new one xpress would be at the top of the list.

I have a 17' War Eagle with a 4 stroke 40HP Suzuki. It is a tough boat and very similar to the Xpress. I had looked at both and would recommend either War Eagle or Xpress. 

 

Now that gas has passed $4.00 a gallon that thrifty Suzuki is looking better all the time. Sometimes smaller is better.

 

https://wareagleboats.com/

1 hour ago, Dogface said:

I have a 17' War Eagle with a 4 stroke 40HP Suzuki. It is a tough boat and very similar to the Xpress. I had looked at both and would recommend either War Eagle or Xpress. 

 

Now that gas has passed $4.00 a gallon that thrifty Suzuki is looking better all the time. Sometimes smaller is better.

 

https://wareagleboats.com/

You said a mouthful there. I love my 250sho but with non ethanol reaching $5.00 per gal. and a 44 gal. tank ?