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