What kind of boat is #1

[caznik]

Lets see what kind of boat brand name is #1 for fishing on the Great Lakes. I like to take a poll on this but there are so many out there. The dead line to reply to this thread will be next Friday.

My vote will be: Lund Boats


Cazzzzzz:D

[Priority1]

Starcraft

[Dv8oR]

This is going to end up like a Chevy VS Ford thing......

Obviously I'm going to say 4Winns or Wellcraft GLF will say Sea Ray, etc etc etc.....

Not my exact 4Winns, but give me a 22ft downer, or a 28 ft Wellcraft Coastal (which you might see me on anyway this year) and I'd be good to go!

They both build a hell of a hull!

[JWheeler]

Big fan of my Thompson...too bad they are not in business anymore.

[Paulywood]

Rich,
Everyone knows that a 202 Regal Valenti bowrider is the greatest Great Lakes boat ever built:grin:
Seriously, I am a big fan of the fiberglass walkaround's for fishing. They offer a comfortable ride and are very versatile. That's what my next boat is going to be. Wellcraft, Pursuit, Pro-Line, and Grady-White are some of the most popular. I'm not picky, I'd take any of them.

[Live2fishdjs]

If $$ was no option (gas, slip, rigging)...Tiara 4200 Open Tournament Series. That wouldn't be overkill for the great lakes.

If we're talking silly stupid overkill bad a$$ give me a Hatteras Sportfishing Convertible-min 50'.

More practical and realistic I'd be taking a close look at a Hewes Craft w/ twin outboards for year round fishing and low maintenance...plus with those hulls you could fish in about anything you would be comfortable to do so in.

[Satisfaxion_Gauranteed]

I'm big of the walkarounds, too! Particularly a 26' Grady or Striper(Seaswirl) with twin 4strokes off the back. I've been on board a couple for fishing and they are great. My next boat will be a good, quality built walkaround. Those Welcraft Coastals are cool, too.

Although, my Lund is great and takes the seas like a champ. She's really easy on the budget, has ample floor space, and handles the riggers to great lakes trolling very well. Plus, I spend very little money in gas.

[tltorrice]

I am running a 19.5' Starcraft Fishmaster. I like it because the back is open and I can trailer it all over the state.

[spoonfed]

I'd have to say Tiara/Pursuit!

[JWheeler]

I am running a 19.5' Starcraft Fishmaster. I like it because the back is open and I can trailer it all over the state.

This is the same boat my BIL owns. 2004 196 Fishmaster, have spent quite a bit of time on his and it rocks.

[tltorrice]

Jason,

I bought my 2005 new in July of 2006. Last year was my first full year with it and I can't wait to get it out again. It has been great so far.:grin:

[silver one]

I own a strarcraft Islander and Im pretty sure that starcraft leads the pack in the most of one brand you will see on the lake. If I could afford it I would own a Bertram. So I vote starcraft/Bertram.

[CAC]

I purchased a new 16 1/2 foot Lund in 2007. It has a 91 inch beam and is very stable for a boat its size. It is a bit too small for the big lake but is an absolute perfect all around boat. I especially like the trak system that obviates the need to do any hole drilling to mount rod holders and riggers.
I can't wait until Spring. I spent the last six months equipping the boat with rod holders, spoons, flies, dipseys, radio, color fish finder etc, and now look forward to catching some fish!

[DIRTY DOG]

i also own a starcraft islander and love it but if i could afford it i think i would have a 27 ft sport craft or sea ray/pursuit with a hard top

[caznik]

Big fan of my Thompson...too bad they are not in business anymore.

This use to be my number one to way back when my dad and mom was into this fishing. I didn't know that they stoped making these very nice boats. I use to like them because of all the room in the back and the nice hard top.

Rich

[tbromund]

This use to be my number one to way back when my dad and mom was into this fishing. I didn't know that they stoped making these very nice boats. I use to like them because of all the room in the back and the nice hard top.

Rich

Thompson went out of business back in 1997.

the good news is that in Dec of 2005, Yar Craft (a Thompson spin off company) purchased the name rights and molds for the Thompson boats and eventually have plans on reintroducing the 240 fisherman as the "Thompson 240 Fisherman by Yar-Craft"

I have a 24' Thompson myself, a 1986 Model 252 Hardtop and it is a great boat. but if I could get any boat out there, it would be a Tiara Open (2700, 2900, 3100)

Tim

[Erik Soderberg]

My vote is for Sea Ray. I am one my second one now and they ride and quality is great. I used to have a 24' now I am up to a 33'.

[HitMan]

My vote is for Tiara or BlackFin. The better big water fishing boat is definitely the BlackFin. The more reasonable boat is definitely the Tiara. :)

[boomerang]

ANOTHER STARCRAFT ISLANDER VOTE....make mine in 26' size

[GLF]

I currently have a Sea Ray Amberjack. This is a nice fishing boat. Lots of room in the back to get-er-done.

Would it be my boat of choice? Lets just say..."I could not afford a Tiara".

[minnow]

Is any boat that can float and provide a good safe day on the water.:)

[Reel_Screamer]

I'd have to say Tiara/Pursuit!

I agree too....The toughest boat by far for bumpy days on the lake..

[Hardwork]

I have a 88 Penn Yan and love it;)

[Jenny Ann]

I have a 272 Grady White sailfish and while they make an awsome boat, I wish I coulf afford about a 33' Tiara..

[DangerDan]

I'd have to say Tiara/Pursuit!

I like the tiaras but my first choice (saying if money was not an issue) would be by far the Albemarle 360 Express.

Second choice, in real life would have to be 84 or later model Tiara 26' Open.

[CaptLevi]

THE toughest boat is my Sporty. Marinette leads in toughness.
Definnately not the Beemer of the water like some are, more like a big ol Olds 88. Great for the crew when the weather sux, they can be inside without being down in the hold.
And once in a while we catch a fish or two....:D

[medic]

Well, my current ride is a 22 ft Trophy hardtop which is a really great fishing platform. If there were anything I would change on it, it would be to get rid of the dog house and raise the hard top another 6 inches. I have a dent in my forehead and it gets deeper every season.
With that said..My FIRST choice would definately be a Tiara Open in the 3100 or 3600...