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