first boat questions

[james05r6]

So I am in the market to buy a boat for the first time. I found this on Craigslist and had a couple questions.
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/bod/3099580520.html
Can you pull a tube or kneeboard with a bass boat? Also how would it hold up in the choctawhatchee bay?

 

[Philster]

Re: first boat questions

That ad: It's a scam listing, as far as I know. Avoid it.

Others can debate the bass boat usefulness for anything other than calm water bass fishun.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: first boat questions

That ad: It's a scam listing, as far as I know. Avoid it.

Indeed!!!!!!!!!

 

[james05r6]

Re: first boat questions

Well I am glad you guys warned me. I also found this one. I am trying to stay around the 5000 range so I know they are way different but what are your thoughts on this?
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/boa/3098720379.html

 

[ezmobee]

Re: first boat questions

I've never seen a CC model like that. Definitely an 80's hull. I'd love to see some more pics of the interior cuz I kinda wonder if someone did a CC conversion on a bowrider. I suppose it wouldn't be an issue if it was well done. That 115 Evinrude is a 1990-ish model and is a solid motor (if it's got good compression, etc). I'd find out if it has power trim. Some SPL models didn't and I think not having that would be a major PITA on a boat like that especially for fishing. The trailer looks pretty basic with no fenders and what not. It does seem to fit the boat well though. Prices vary wildly across the country and iboaters tend to be really cheap when asked for estimates but I'm really thinking that's a $3k boat.

 

[james05r6]

Re: first boat questions

3K? I am going to give him a call after work and get some more info. I also found this one which I think would be a nice combination of fun and fishing capabilities but you guys know more about this stuff than me. http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/boa/3096251348.html

 

[theBrownskull]

Re: first boat questions

I would go with the Javelin, for kneeboarding and tubing, but I dont know what the waves are like in the bay. The Javelin is not as deep.

 

[james05r6]

Re: first boat questions

So I bought the javelin. I will post pics later. I could not resist today and took it out. I have a question about trimming it out on the go. Is the front end supposed to sink back down as you go?it planes real quick but it just kinda seems to nose dive.

 

[theBrownskull]

Re: first boat questions

The bow should become more parallel to the surface of the water as you go. Once you have planed out use the trim button to move the motor up or down until you get the desired performance. It all depends upon the load in the boat; people, fuel, bait, tackle, etc. Use the trim button, other than the trailer button if it has one, to adjust it.