Calling Aluminum Boat Anglers!! 2024

BigBankBassin reply :

Looking for some input from Aluminum boat anglers.

I have been doing a lot of research on Aluminum Boats for my first purchase this winter (Year End Models :D). I will be fishing tournaments single and with a non-boater. I have decided I want at least an 18/19 footer. My biggest concern with aluminum is ride quality and hold up to wind. A lot of the lakes here in the plains of Nebraska and Iowa tend to get a little windy.

I have mainly been looking at the beautiful new Vexus AVX1880. Also priced out the Alumacraft Pro185, Ranger RT198, and a Tracker 195 TXW. I have also just ran across a Crestliner Bass Hawk but I am not sure about the Deep-V hull.

What are you fishing out of?

What are some of the pro's/con's of your rig?

Thanks in advance and Tight Lines!!

A-Jay reply :

Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass ~

Pros - everything

Cons - none.

Good Luck with your decision.

:smiley:

A-Jay

Catt reply :

While I have not personally drove the Vexus AVX1880 it comes highly recommended from guys that fish Toledo Bend & Rayburn.

I do have quite a bit of seat time behind the wheel of Xpress Hyperlift hulls. I can tell you Xpress can handle anything a glass boat can.

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/3/2019 at 11:15 AM, A-Jay said:

Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass ~

Pros - everything

Cons - none.

Good Luck with your decision.

A-Jay

I have looked at the Lund's. Super nice boats but a bit out my price range for a 1st Aluminum. Nice Rig!

On 6/3/2019 at 11:27 AM, Catt said:

While I have not personally drove the Vexus AVX1880 it comes highly recommended from guys that fish Toledo Bend & Rayburn.

I do have quite a bit of seat time behind the wheel of Xpress Hyperlift hulls. I can tell you Xpress can handle anything a glass boat can.

Good to hear the Vexus is getting some good feedback. With the folks behind the company I would hope they are awesome boats.

I have looked at the X18 Pro online, the website is difficult to get an idea of final pricing without being able to "build your own".

Which model do you run? I have seen them in action via YouTube video taking lake runs, looks smoothe and able to handle very well. How well does it hold up to windy conditions? I would think an 18/19 foot aluminum fully loaded would not be affected much, but then again I have never been in one under those circumstances.

Catt reply :

I've ran everything from the plain Jane H-18 to the XCLUSIVE Pro X21.

An 18' has a 67" bottom width, a 95" beam, & a weight of just under 1,200 lbs. Wind really don't blow em around like you hear. I had no issues running Toledo Bend in chop & was as dry as any glass boat.

I'm told the Vexus can complete with the Xpress but I aint witnessed it...yet!

je1946 reply :

If your considering the Ranger RT then I can suggest the Lund Renegade 1875 pretty much the same price point as the RT and less than the Lund Pro V. If you go to page 16 on the bass boat forum you can get some input from some of the owners. I just purchased one and while I haven't had it out on any real windy days reading the others input puts me at some ease. Of course reading weather reports ahead of time and letting discretion be the better part of valor is always a wise decision. No fish or tournament is worth risking yours or any others life. Know your boat, it's capabilities and prepare with your safety equipment. Gd luck in whatever your decision is.

Bob C reply :

I sold my Skeeter TZX200 last year and gave up fishing because of a bad back and difficulty launching it by myself. I decided to get back into it but I needed something easier to handle. I bought a Lowe 175 Stinger. Very light all aluminum, no wood. I can move it around my garage effortless. It rides great, over 40mph with a 75 hp 4 stroke.

Spankey reply :

I fish out of a 19 ft. Tracker Pro Team w/ 90 H.P. Love it. I have no complaints. I’m in my own little world when I’m out. By myself 98% of the time. Some days I wish it were a hair longer and a bit wider for when I go “Ike” when I’m out.

Wish I were as young as Ike.

gimruis reply :

2015 Ranger RT178 for this guy. I would say that the single most forgiving item in my boat is the non-skid polymer vinyl coating on the floors. At first I wasn't super excited about not having any carpet but after using this stuff for a few years, I'll never go back to carpet. This surface cleans easier, doesn't fade, isn't slippery, doesn't get hot in the sun, etc. Forget carpet.

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/3/2019 at 6:59 PM, je1946 said:

If your considering the Ranger RT then I can suggest the Lund Renegade 1875 pretty much the same price point as the RT and less than the Lund Pro V. If you go to page 16 on the bass boat forum you can get some input from some of the owners. I just purchased one and while I haven't had it out on any real windy days reading the others input puts me at some ease. Of course reading weather reports ahead of time and letting discretion be the better part of valor is always a wise decision. No fish or tournament is worth risking yours or any others life. Know your boat, it's capabilities and prepare with your safety equipment. Gd luck in whatever your decision is.

Just looked into this model...May make it on the list! Thank you!

On 6/3/2019 at 8:49 PM, gimruis said:

2015 Ranger RT178 for this guy. I would say that the single most forgiving item in my boat is the non-skid polymer vinyl coating on the floors. At first I wasn't super excited about not having any carpet but after using this stuff for a few years, I'll never go back to carpet. This surface cleans easier, doesn't fade, isn't slippery, doesn't get hot in the sun, etc. Forget carpet.

I was going to ask about this. I have only been in carpeted boats but was curious about the other options. Seadeck from Xpress looks amazing and padded? Thanks!

slonezp reply :

On 6/3/2019 at 11:39 AM, BigBankBassin said:

I have looked at the Lund's. Super nice boats but a bit out my price range for a 1st Aluminum. Nice Rig!

Good to hear the Vexus is getting some good feedback. With the folks behind the company I would hope they are awesome boats.

I have looked at the X18 Pro online, the website is difficult to get an idea of final pricing without being able to "build your own".

Which model do you run? I have seen them in action via YouTube video taking lake runs, looks smoothe and able to handle very well. How well does it hold up to windy conditions? I would think an 18/19 foot aluminum fully loaded would not be affected much, but then again I have never been in one under those circumstances.

By the time you price out tournament rigged 19ft Vexus you might as well get the Lund. Nothing against Vexus but the hull design is new versus the proven design of the Lund hull, not to mention the excessive amount of storage.

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/3/2019 at 11:20 PM, slonezp said:

By the time you price out tournament rigged 19ft Vexus you might as well get the Lund. Nothing against Vexus but the hull design is new versus the proven design of the Lund hull, not to mention the excessive amount of storage.

I am heavily considering the 1875 Renegade now that I have "built one" on the site. Are the storage boxes 100% waterproof? It is hard to tell if they have raised lips or compression locks. That is one of my top priorities for storage.

Tim Kelly reply :

100% waterproof? Unlikely. Same goes for most mod V bass boats. Maybe the Vexus would be dryest, but 100%, probably not if you're fishing in heavy rain.

Troy85 reply :

I'm running an Xpress 18' with the hyperlift hull. I don't have any complaints about the ride or handling. I've never fished out of a glass boat, so I really can't compare. Compared to the alumacraft and g3 that I owned in the past, the difference in night and day.

I like the 18', but I think the next Xpress I get will be the 19', so I can drop a 200 on the back.

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/4/2019 at 4:11 AM, Troy85 said:

I'm running an Xpress 18' with the hyperlift hull. I don't have any complaints about the ride or handling. I've never fished out of a glass boat, so I really can't compare. Compared to the alumacraft and g3 that I owned in the past, the difference in night and day.

I like the 18', but I think the next Xpress I get will be the 19', so I can drop a 200 on the back.

Which motor are your Running? I see a lot of the 2018/2019 have the Yamaha 150 SHO. Haven't ever been in front of one of those. I have been trying to do some research on the different motors now but there are too many biased reviews :).

Troy85 reply :

I'm running a Yamaha 115, not the SHO. The 115 pushes that boat pretty good, and it has good hole shot. I never have trouble when I do go pleasure boating, such as pulling people around in a tube or water skis. As far as performance, solo I can get about 48ish top speed. If I'm bringing someone else along with all their gear, it will run about 45mph.

The great thing about that 115 is it sips gas, if your looking for fuel economy.

But, If I had been buying my boat brand new, I would probably upgrade to the 150, but then again I just like going as fast as possible.

I've only ever had Yamahas, so I can't really say much about other brands. I will say that I don't plan on switching to another brand anytime soon.

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/4/2019 at 4:29 AM, Troy85 said:

I'm running a Yamaha 115, not the SHO. The 115 pushes that boat pretty good, and it has good hole shot. I never have trouble when I do go pleasure boating, such as pulling people around in a tube or water skis. As far as performance, solo I can get about 48ish top speed. If I'm bringing someone else along with all their gear, it will run about 45mph.

The great thing about that 115 is it sips gas, if your looking for fuel economy.

But, If I had been buying my boat brand new, I would probably upgrade to the 150, but then again I just like going as fast as possible.

Nice, I was going to get a 150 as I was not sure a 115 would be able to pull a tube. This just saved me some Money. I don't fish a lot of big lake tourney's so speed isn't critical for me...yet.

Troy85 reply :

On 6/4/2019 at 4:36 AM, BigBankBassin said:

Nice, I was going to get a 150 as I was not sure a 115 would be able to pull a tube. This just saved me some Money. I don't fish a lot of big lake tourney's so speed isn't critical for me...yet.

A few weeks back. I was pulling my wife and her cousin on the tube and in the boat was me, my sister in law, her Boyfriend and my son. I had zero trouble getting up on plane and pulling them around.

nmatthes reply :

2004 18' Xpress, with 115 on the back. Will hit 55 mph on a good day. Couldn't ask for a better boat, love the way the Xpress rides. I don't like the compartment setup but couldn't beat the price I paid for it so I can't complain.

clark9312 reply :

I’ve got a tracker 190 with a 115 on the back. I’ve fished several tournaments out of it no problem but honestly I’m ready to trade it in and get a glass boat. I’ve already out grown it. I’ve got it stuffed full of rods and tackle and I’m also wanting a little more speed and hate getting blown around in the wind. If you’re dead set on aluminum I wouldn’t over look the trackers. They don’t have the best reputation but mine has been solid and I’m not easy on it. I’d just stay away from bass pro or cabelas and find a local dealer.

zeth reply :

crestliner..... cracked transom, cracked 3' across bow, cracked 6' down center of hull. I suppose can happen to any aluminum but I would be hesitant to get anything made in the same factory my boat came from or anything Brunswick for that matter. Have had so many issues with my boat. Have attorney involved now. 100 days or so in shop and have only had boat for 8 months. It is totaled from all of the cracking. It's more a matter of poor customer service and the 10 or so other people that have told me their pt20 has cracked in the same way.

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/4/2019 at 11:01 AM, clark9312 said:

I’ve got a tracker 190 with a 115 on the back. I’ve fished several tournaments out of it no problem but honestly I’m ready to trade it in and get a glass boat. I’ve already out grown it. I’ve got it stuffed full of rods and tackle and I’m also wanting a little more speed and hate getting blown around in the wind. If you’re dead set on aluminum I wouldn’t over look the trackers. They don’t have the best reputation but mine has been solid and I’m not easy on it. I’d just stay away from bass pro or cabelas and find a local dealer.

When I first started looking I was heading towards a tracker just because of price. After a bit more research it is not on the list anymore. I think there are better quality boats for not much more that I have priced out.

On 6/4/2019 at 12:20 PM, zeth said:

crestliner..... cracked transom, cracked 3' across bow, cracked 6' down center of hull. I suppose can happen to any aluminum but I would be hesitant to get anything made in the same factory my boat came from or anything Brunswick for that matter. Have had so many issues with my boat. Have attorney involved now. 100 days or so in shop and have only had boat for 8 months. It is totaled from all of the cracking. It's more a matter of poor customer service and the 10 or so other people that have told me their pt20 has cracked in the same way.

Good to know Thanks!! I have a checked out a few Crestliners. Not looking good for them.

Joseph B. reply :

I have a 1998 Smoker Craft aluminum deep-V 172 Salmon with a 2015 Mercury 115 EFI 4 stroke. The boat is solid as a rock, rivited hull, no leaks. The 115 is awesome! Smooth, powerful, guiet. At idle can barely hear it. Instant throttle response, hole shots. Easy DIY maintenance. Instant start, no choke needed, no smelly exhaust/blue smoke. I will never go back to a two stroke motor. Wind hasn't been a problem, but use a 60 lb thrust bow mounted trolling motor. I fish mainly Iowa lakes, but also SD, MN, Canada. Have never gotten wet from white cap waves in it. Easy to manuever, great multi species fishing boat.

Bob C reply :

On 6/4/2019 at 12:20 PM, zeth said:

crestliner..... cracked transom, cracked 3' across bow, cracked 6' down center of hull. I suppose can happen to any aluminum but I would be hesitant to get anything made in the same factory my boat came from or anything Brunswick for that matter. Have had so many issues with my boat. Have attorney involved now. 100 days or so in shop and have only had boat for 8 months. It is totaled from all of the cracking. It's more a matter of poor customer service and the 10 or so other people that have told me their pt20 has cracked in the same way.

That looks like some serious abuse. I have a Lowe 175 stinger (built by Brunswick) and the build quality is very good and has a lifetime warranty on the hull. It's fast and rides very good.

RHuff reply :

I fish out of a 2007 Triton Aluminum with a 50HP. I can run 30mph with two people, full tank of gas, and all of our gear. It's great for just a pleasure day out fishing. I started tournament fishing with a local group doing evening tournaments on a small lake. The boat fit me perfect for that. I had some success and decided to up my game and fish a state tournament trail. Me and another guy out of 120 boats are the only two fishing out of Aluminum and under 150HP. Draw number is now irrelevant. I also get beat to death pretty good during blast off as the bigger glass boats just beat the water to death. My best advice to you is to really look at the situation your in and what you want your boat for in the future. There are two sides to my story -

1) I bought my boat, barely used and garage kept, outright for $5200 so I OWN it with no payments.

It's easy to store and easy to tow.

Two people can fish out of it comfortably.

I know my boat, I can handle it, and can fish it pretty much anywhere that I want.

I can take my boat in 5 feet of water or less with the trolling motor raised up.

Overall, it is relatively inexpensive to run and maintain.

2) I get blown around in the wind.

I get beat to death while running in large tournaments

It gets cramped with three people fishing out of it

It takes me a long time to make big runs at only 30mph.

It gets too dangerous on big water in rough conditions.

You really gotta just decide what you want in your boat and what you want to use it for and pick what fits your needs best. To me, I see more pros than cons out of my boat and I will probably keep it for a long, long time. For me and my family, it fits my needs. I can fish occasional tournaments with no issues. If I were to pursue tournament fishing any harder, I would probably trade it in for something bigger. To me, it doesn't make any sense to go into debt over a newer, bigger boat when I don't really need to.

Way north bass guy reply :

I’ve run a few different boats over the years, both glass and aluminum.

Currently I'm running a 2014 Smokercraft Pro Mag 182 with a Suzuki Df140. It’s a deep-v that has a ton of room and storage for an 18’6” boat, and we use it everywhere from 1’ of water in smaller lakes for largemouth to the big, open water of Georgian Bay for salmon and trout, and it’ll take on any weather/waves I can find ( been in 10’ rollers on the bay with it). The Suzuki is a tank, runs just shy of 50mph loaded up and will troll for hours with hardly a sound to it and sips the gas. For my needs, it’s a super boat choice.

clark9312 reply :

On 6/4/2019 at 9:46 PM, RHuff said:

I fish out of a 2007 Triton Aluminum with a 50HP. I can run 30mph with two people, full tank of gas, and all of our gear. It's great for just a pleasure day out fishing. I started tournament fishing with a local group doing evening tournaments on a small lake. The boat fit me perfect for that. I had some success and decided to up my game and fish a state tournament trail. Me and another guy out of 120 boats are the only two fishing out of Aluminum and under 150HP. Draw number is now irrelevant. I also get beat to death pretty good during blast off as the bigger glass boats just beat the water to death. My best advice to you is to really look at the situation your in and what you want your boat for in the future. There are two sides to my story -

1) I bought my boat, barely used and garage kept, outright for $5200 so I OWN it with no payments.

It's easy to store and easy to tow.

Two people can fish out of it comfortably.

I know my boat, I can handle it, and can fish it pretty much anywhere that I want.

I can take my boat in 5 feet of water or less with the trolling motor raised up.

Overall, it is relatively inexpensive to run and maintain.

2) I get blown around in the wind.

I get beat to death while running in large tournaments

It gets cramped with three people fishing out of it

It takes me a long time to make big runs at only 30mph.

It gets too dangerous on big water in rough conditions.

You really gotta just decide what you want in your boat and what you want to use it for and pick what fits your needs best. To me, I see more pros than cons out of my boat and I will probably keep it for a long, long time. For me and my family, it fits my needs. I can fish occasional tournaments with no issues. If I were to pursue tournament fishing any harder, I would probably trade it in for something bigger. To me, it doesn't make any sense to go into debt over a newer, bigger boat when I don't really need to.

This is very accurate. I think if you plan on fishing a lot of tournaments you may want to look into getting a fiberglass boat. Don’t make the same mistake I did and in a few years you regret not biting the bullet and getting a bigger boat. For what you spend on the top end aluminum boats you can get a fiber glass.

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/5/2019 at 10:18 PM, clark9312 said:

This is very accurate. I think if you plan on fishing a lot of tournaments you may want to look into getting a fiberglass boat. Don’t make the same mistake I did and in a few years you regret not biting the bullet and getting a bigger boat. For what you spend on the top end aluminum boats you can get a fiber glass.

accurate statement, however can you still get a fully rigged out 18/19 foot glass boat for under 40k? Storage is also an issue for me which is another reason I am looking to aluminum as I think it will hold better to outdoor storage in the Midwest.

clark9312 reply :

I got a quote on a 2019 z19 pro package for 42 out the door. The z18 is mid 30s. Honestly both seem to have their own pros and cons and if you go with a higher end aluminum I’m sure you’ll be satisfied just don’t base your decision off money like I did and regret not going ahead and getting what you wanted to begin with. Main complaint about my tracker right now is trade in value lol

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/6/2019 at 4:36 AM, clark9312 said:

I got a quote on a 2019 z19 pro package for 42 out the door. The z18 is mid 30s. Honestly both have types seem to have their own pros and cons and if you go with a higher end aluminum I’m sure you’ll be satisfied just don’t base your decision off money like I did and regret not going ahead and getting what you wanted to begin with. Main complaint about my tracker right now is trade in value lol

I got you. I'm not super sticky on price just don't want to dump a huge amount on a first boat 34-38 seems about the sweet spot for a nice big Aluminum with everything I am wanting including good electronics but then again a used glass boat a couple years old is right there as well. I am very hesitant on buying a used boat. Stressful decisions. Thanks.

zeth reply :

On 6/4/2019 at 9:37 PM, Bob C said:

That looks like some serious abuse. I have a Lowe 175 stinger (built by Brunswick) and the build quality is very good and has a lifetime warranty on the hull. It's fast and rides very good.

no sorry no abuse. failed welds all over the boat. I'm not the only one. This has happened on multiple PT20 boats. The PT20 has been discontinued due to having too many failures. The new one for 2020 is supposed to be much better. crestliner is buying this boat back from me.

slonezp reply :

On 6/6/2019 at 4:36 AM, clark9312 said:

I got a quote on a 2019 z19 pro package for 42 out the door. The z18 is mid 30s. Honestly both seem to have their own pros and cons and if you go with a higher end aluminum I’m sure you’ll be satisfied just don’t base your decision off money like I did and regret not going ahead and getting what you wanted to begin with. Main complaint about my tracker right now is trade in value lol

Trade in value on all boats sucks. You're better off selling it outright and then use the cash to buy the new boat.

clark9312 reply :

On 6/14/2019 at 7:10 PM, slonezp said:

Trade in value on all boats sucks. You're better off selling it outright and then use the cash to buy the new boat.

Yeah that’s what I’m trying to do. I screwed up a couple of weeks ago, I tried to play hard ball and the guy ended up walking over 500 bucks. I should’ve took the offer lol

Hower08 reply :

I'm an aluminum boat fan I fish a tracker and yes it fishes tournaments just fine. My dad has a rt 188 and it's a very nice boat. I crawled all over a new vexus 19' the other day, I will own one next year. Guaranteed the storage will be as dry or if not more than any other top of the line boat the interior of the boat is fiberglass not just aluminum channel that the lids drop over. I would sell my truck and buy a beater if that's what it took to afford one

BigBankBassin reply :

On 6/18/2019 at 10:41 PM, Hower08 said:

I'm an aluminum boat fan I fish a tracker and yes it fishes tournaments just fine. My dad has a rt 188 and it's a very nice boat. I crawled all over a new vexus 19' the other day, I will own one next year. Guaranteed the storage will be as dry or if not more than any other top of the line boat the interior of the boat is fiberglass not just aluminum channel that the lids drop over. I would sell my truck and buy a beater if that's what it took to afford one

I am leaning very heavy towards a Vexus or an Xpress I have a few months yet to make a decision.. too many nice boats!

JLBBass reply :

Polar Kraft TX195 Pro

OnthePotomac reply :

On 6/3/2019 at 11:15 AM, A-Jay said:

Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass ~

Pros - everything

Cons - none.

Good Luck with your decision.

A-Jay

d**n A-Jay, that is one nice rig and being a native Michigander I can tell you came prepared to deal with Great Lakes fickle weather.

Hower08 reply :

AJ how dry is the storage in your lund. Out of my price range but still curious

A-Jay reply :

On 6/29/2019 at 10:54 PM, Hower08 said:

AJ how dry is the storage in your lund. Out of my price range but still curious

Very Dry ~ From rain or water / waves washing over the deck.

There is a raised frame up from the deck at the top & inside each space which 'seal' nicely into the foam material inside each lid. Effectively channels topside water away from the spaces and into the bilge.

The 'latch' on each lid is adjustable to ensure a snug closure.

The spaces are not 'ventilated' - so if left closed up tight, there can be some condensation associated with fluctuating temperature and or humidity. Simply airing it out address it.

:smiley:

A-Jay

Hower08 reply :

Very nice. And it doesn't matter what boat storage you have they need to be aired out.alot of guys neglect this. My boat always sits with the lids open for atleast a day or two after fishing or in humid weather

Janderson45 reply :

I’ve got the Lund Renegade 1875. Overall I’m very pleased with it. The deck space is enormous for it’s class and fishing with two or three people is very comfortable.

Hole shot is lightning quick, top speed is around 50mph with an Evinrude 115HO on the back. Two guys full tournament load and livewell I get about 44-46mph.

Storage space is very good compared to other comparably sized aluminum mod v hulls - although the storage on AJs pro v bass puts it to shame. I usually have 16 or so combos in the rod box, then a dedicated Plano box compartment and a dedicated soft plastic compartment. I do like the way that the storage is laid out on the Renegade - I converted the small igloo cooler compartment that doubles as a step to the front deck into a catch-all type of storage for miscellaneous lures and fishing accessories. I keep a larger yeti tundra cooler on the back deck for drinks and food. It doubles as a nice seat or casting platform for shallow water sight fishing.

Boat handles very well and is a very stable casting platform, it doesn’t dramatically rock back and forth with two guys moving about the deck like some other aluminum boats do.

I have an Ultrex and dual power poles, so wind issues are typically very manageable. It handles rough water conditions pretty

much as you’d expect - you’ll probably take a bit of a pounding and in any real chop you’re going to get wet. I’ve had it out on a few larger lakes in some pretty nasty conditions - so far I’ve only come across one day on Lake Champlain that was a bit rougher than my partner was comfortable with (I hammered the throttle down to get on top of some 2-3’ rollers and he wasn’t having it). Never had anything even approaching an issue on the multitude of smaller lakes I typically fish.

Compartments certainly aren’t 100% waterproof, but they do a pretty good job. The Lund Travel cover keeps the boat nice and dry and is very easy to take on and off - about a 5 minute process start to finish.

Oh - I forgot to mention the draft - it’s insanely shallow. I think Lund claims 11.5”, but if you asked me I’d swear I’ve had this boat floating in 8” of water. It’s very light at 1170lbs so it’s incredibly easy to manhandle in the water. Launching and getting the boat back onto the trailer is a breeze and I pretty much forget it’s behind me when towing it. Gas mileage while towing and operating the boat are both superb.

Janderson45 reply :

On 6/30/2019 at 1:58 AM, A-Jay said:

Very Dry ~ From rain or water / waves washing over the deck.

There is a raised frame up from the deck at the top & inside each space which 'seal' nicely into the foam material inside each lid. Effectively channels topside water away from the spaces and into the bilge.

The 'latch' on each lid is adjustable to ensure a snug closure.

The spaces are not 'ventilated' - so if left closed up tight, there can be some condensation associated with fluctuating temperature and or humidity. Simply airing it out address it.

A-Jay

Did you line the inside of the compartment lids with something? They’re not black like that on my Renegade, and I have a tough time getting decals/stickers to stay stuck on the inside of them.

A-Jay reply :

On 6/30/2019 at 5:55 AM, Janderson45 said:

Did you line the inside of the compartment lids with something? They’re not black like that on my Renegade, and I have a tough time getting decals/stickers to stay stuck on the inside of them.

I did not - just the way it came.

A-Jay

Shimano_1 reply :

I traded in my Triton 20x2 with a 250 pro xs this year for a new triton 18tx with a 115 pro xs 4 stroke. Obviously I lost some speed. This rig tops out right around 50. Gave up some storage. Gained amazing fuel economy. Gained being able to take my daughter fishing and not having to work at getting the boat in and outta the water. Gained less wear and tear on my truck. Love the 4 stroke. Super quiet and plenty of power. Had a few warranty issues with carpet coming loose around lids and steering helm had some noise that had to have anti chatter valves added...or so they said. Its quiet now so who cares. Overall I'm satisfied with the boat and dont regret trading the glass rig. It is lighter so gets blown around a little more but not as bad as I figured. It's not quite Lund build quality but it was considerably cheaper. I'm a welder and am actually impressed with the metal work and welds on this boat. I think as time goes on there will be a shift in popularity as companies continue to improve hulls and performance. I bought the Triton instead of the ranger because I knew the dealer and it's on my way to my favorite lake.

Troy85 reply :

On 6/30/2019 at 6:12 AM, A-Jay said:

I did not - just the way it came.

A-Jay

I see you have made at least 4 purchases from tacklewarehouse that exeeded $50. ????

A-Jay reply :

On 7/3/2019 at 8:24 PM, Troy85 said:

I see you have made at least 4 purchases from tacklewarehouse that exeeded $50. ????

More like a monthly allotment from direct deposit at this point.

I'm considering wallpapering my tackle room with the stickers that are left . . .

:smiley:

A-Jay

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