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