There are two questions that should be
considered when choosing the right boat: "What will be the fishing
for?" and "where will the fishing activities be?" Always look for the
signs of quality check the carpet and the compartments - they could be
plastic, metal or fiberglass. Look at the little but very important
things like the 1000 GPH bilge pump, the six gauge wiring instead of
ten or eight that is because heavier wires gives more power from the
battery up to the trolling motor.
There is Five Star Advantage that ranger dealers often speak to their
customers: Quality, Safety, Innovation, Performance, and Value. Below
is a list of “must have” things when buying your first boat.
Tow Vehicle - This is one of the most important piece of your
equipment, ensured that has the rating to get the job done like loading
up to 3500 lbs. of weight that could easily pull the boat up the hills
and mountainous treks.
Bass Boats - For first timers, consider a second hand boat. This will
be a trial and error stage where fishing skills can be tested. Consider
a larger boat, which is about 19 feet with 20 to 30 miles speed for
larger bodies of water.
Aluminum - In smaller lakes, a 16-18 foot aluminum boat is a good
choice. It is cheaper than fiberglass and more forgiving of bangs,
running up into shallows and hitting stumps and rocks. The only
downside is that it rides rougher even with the slightest winds.
Fiberglass - This two-stroke engine is much more expensive which could
cost from $20,000 to as much as $50,000. The good thing with this boat
is that it could handle bigger, rougher water and still give you a
smooth ride.
Brand new versus Second Hand - Buying a second hand boat is not only
cheaper but holds their value longer and better. The downside is that
you'll probably inherit someone else's troubles. During casual
inspection, outboard engines problems are not easily identified. The
best thing to do is bring someone you trust with you to inspect a
prospective boat or buy from someone you know instead.
Handling the Boat - Listen to the pitch change when trimming down.
Although it will be very difficult for beginners like trying to launch
and retrieve the boat backing it down the ramp. Never worry, because
everyone passed that stage and there's no boat owner that is not
willing to help a first timer learn. Sometimes all it takes is just 4
hours to learn the basics.
Buying a dreamboat is very exciting. It is not the boat that really
matters but the experiences that come with fishing.
