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Area13 wrote:
Good choice. I love my Aluminum boat with offshore bracket and outboard. I pull tubes on the lake, fish the ocean, but it really shines in the Puget Sound fishing and crabbing. Nothing like buying new either. I have had a ton of boats over the years (mostly used) and breaking down isn't fun or safe for your family. It's nice knowing what you put in the tank (I use non ethanol only), knowing it isn't getting water logged foam from sitting nose down in the rain for years, maintained properly and just generally cared and rigged the way you want it. And don't forget about the new trailer, with new hubs, wheels, tires and brakes. It only hurts bad once buying new, then it's smooth sailing, IMO. Congrats on the new boat.
โJul-24-2016 02:39 PM
Vinsil wrote:~DJ~ wrote:
Nice boat but why pay for a welded jet boat then put an outboard on it? I see a lot set up that way but fail to see the reasoning. Hope you can explain it to me. Congrats on the new toy!!!!
The hull on this is designed for the offshore bracket and outboard. It is not jet sled hull, this has a 16 degree dead rise, 72" bottom and 34" sides, it would not work well in skinny water. It is not an offshore hull, but close. Thunderjet started as a Snake River jet sled company and still offer boats setup that way.
This hull is designed for lakes, the Columbia and big water.
It is how I will use it, I have three lakes within 45 min of me, I'm an hour and a half from Newport and the same from the Columbia. Going to yank the kids around on toys, fish for salmon and halibut and crab.
I went with a welded boat for alot of reasons and mainly...they last, gives me the most versitility for my needs and resale. Sure I'll take a hit but when 10 year old boats are selling for 35k+...with over a 1000 hours, I'll take that hit anyday. Besides, I keep my stuff for a long time and take care of it too. Worth it to me!
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โJul-24-2016 11:49 AM
TxGearhead wrote:
You got the right motor!
Is this for salt water or rivers?
โJul-24-2016 11:41 AM
~DJ~ wrote:
Nice boat but why pay for a welded jet boat then put an outboard on it? I see a lot set up that way but fail to see the reasoning. Hope you can explain it to me. Congrats on the new toy!!!!
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