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