Daniel_Gig
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I’ve purchased boat 2 boats in the past 5 years. One brand new nautic star 215xts (21’ fiberglass bay boat) and one used bass tracker 160. Both boats have their place. I don’t regret either purchase, but I don’t think I would ever buy new again unless it was a great deal, like well below msrp lol. That new boat smell wears off way faster than the new car smell lol
Plus I’m sure you’ve been eyeing the used market, right now is a good time to buy used. Every boat I see listed has a price that has been reduced.
Aluminum vs fiberglass factors: can you weld aluminum or have a close friend who can? Can you do fiberglass repairs?
Weight is a big difference also, that aluminum boat will be faster and be easier to trailer.
As for the T Top ( I think people are missing the real benefit here), do you like shade? Do you fish all day with the family? Year round angler? Heat tolerance? But I do agree with Devin, one more thing to break.
I don’t currently own a T top, but EVERY summer I wish I did. Been heavily considering adding one to my 215xts, I just worry because most of the aftermarket ones that I’ve seen that aren’t custom made look janky.
As for features/accessories , are you paying cash or financing the boat? If you’re paying cash/used, then just find the right boat and add whatever you want later. GPS trolling motor for me is as essential as the outboard .
If I were buying a used fiberglass bay boat tomorrow, I would look heavily at blazer bay, skeeter, pathfinder, etc. I’ve seen a number of nice blazer bay’s recently for relatively cheap.
Whatever you do, don’t rush into a boat. All those people during Covid who willingly over paid for boats because “I need it now” , are kicking themselves in the ass right now, upside down on boat loans…
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Nice. I’ll have to start making a plan myself
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This wasn’t a situation where I did absolutely zero research and asking for a hand out. this is a situation where I want someone’s first hand, recent experience to what’s up with the pvc poles? If no one knows first hand, no problem. I can figure it out next time I’m there and report back lol
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@Devin as I said I knew the weir was there. Watched the video again, but you don’t explain the poles that are there. Is that a lane between the poles? Even on the ged image I posted, it doesn’t show the weir that far over.
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When I’ve fished cat island In the past I’ve always launched over by Willie’s bait and marina. It’s closer to cat island. be prepared for horse flies. If nothing else it’s always an adventure.
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Nice dude! Gotta get on a triple tail with you.
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Ive only used lithium batteries in race bikes for the weight savings. The issue i see with the lithium for boating is simply the price. The premium brands that were charging like $1000 for a 24v battery, nah im good. And they arent 100% fail proof. From my personal experience, the lead acid batteries life expectancy are more dependent on paying attention to the water level in the battery, and never draining them below 25% . With that being said if you want batteries you can throw in there and forget about, lithium may be the way to go. I have had equally bad luck with numerous brands, interstate, whatever autozone sells, trojan, etc.
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i had luck 2 days ago fishing the south side of the biloxi marsh, under birds…. The fish are there, i just suck at the summer pattern.
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Just got a light bar for my little bass tracker, mainly to fish the dock lights. Its been way too hot to fish during the day.
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@ShooterMcGrabbin living the dream!
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That’s what I figured, but thought i would ask before creating new fiberglass work for me to do
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Lmao it’s okay. As I stated in my question , I knew the weir was there, it’s the poles that im asking about lol. Google earth doesn’t show the weir that close to the right shoreline. And the why the poles are setup, it appears to be a lane. Is it a lane between the poles, that is the passable route?
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Devin: “Venice = wandering around and finding hammers/keepers biting in lots of places”
Me: Sweet im going.
Also me: skunked…
nothing is ever that easy lol
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lmao, nothing like a little gay hulk humor
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Was wondering how the hell yall are posting so many reports. If i posted for every trip, id be a full time outdoor writer, takes me forever lol
