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