Let's see your boats!!! 2024

DDbasser reply :

Here's my baby!!!

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

my 1964 restore

Cujo reply :

This is my 1970 with a 20hp mercury.

bowjunkie35 reply :

My Skeeter. I love her! She is lean, mean and clean and rides like a dream! ;D

bowjunkie35 reply :

By the way, the trolling motor in the pics has since been replaced with a Motorguide brute 70lb. thrust model with gator mount!

Specs on the boat:

18 1/2 ft. 150hp Suzuki Oil and Fuel injected motor, dual live wells, in dash fishfinder with other goodies, up front Eagle fishfinder and lowrance flasher, 2 rod lockers, power tilt and trim, hydraulic steering, baitwell, huge ice chest and tons of storage!

bowjunkie35 reply :

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my 1964 restore

LBH, I LOVE the job you did on this sucker! I saw the before and afters and all I can say is WoW!!

Helluva job!! *thumbs up*

bowjunkie35 reply :

Hey Cujo13. Could you scale your pic down a bit? HAve to scroll WAY over to see the whole post.

DDbasser reply :

LBH, thats sweet!!

I'm looking for an older aluminum boat to fix up for fishing a couple of electric only lakes around here.

Don't know if i could do as good a job as you have on that one though!!!

Cujo reply :

sorry bowjunkie i havent figured that out yet :-/

bowjunkie35 reply :

Cujo13, here is what you do. Go to www.tinypic.com. Upload the pic from your drive and hit the host picture button. In a few seconds, you will have a scaled down version. It is not super small, but it will fit the screen.

Copy the new link of your picture and modify your post. Insert the new pics link in place of your old one and viola!

Glenn reply :

DDbasser reply :

Glenn,

I don't think I have ever seen that color before!!

That is absolutely gorgeous!!

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Glenn, are those bassresource colors custom or did you design the site to match the boat?

DDbasser reply :

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Glenn, are those bassresource colors custom or did you design the site to match the boat?

LBH I didn't even notice that, but they do match!!

Glenn reply :

The boat matches the site.

Rebbasser reply :

Here's mine-fishes pretty good!

noway reply :

17 FT Ranger R72, 115 Johnson Fast Strike, 62 MPH on GPS.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Glenn- let me re-word. You had the boat done to match the site or had the boat and used its colors for the site?

Glenn reply :

I had the boat done to match the site. It had to be done.

davo3901 reply :

Here ya go

davo3901 reply :

Oh wow, that came out way too huge.

KU_Bassmaster. reply :

Here's my beast ;D. I bought this when I was 15 (now 22). It is great to fish ponds and smaller bodies of water, but my dad and I wanted to start fishing larger waters. So two years ago my dad bought a '96 Skeeter from a family friend that honestly looked like it just rolled of the show room floor. It was incredible. Then last fall my dad was fishing by himself and punched a hole through the fiberglass. A guy at the fiberglass repair shop offered my dad more than he paid for it with the hole still in it so he took his offer. My dad was using it about once a month, but I was using it any chance I could get. I was away at school when he sold it and he didn't even tell me until the next spring that he had sold it. Now I am back to old faithful :-/. I guess it beats fishing from the shore. I just don't like being limited to the bodies of water I can fish and I can't go if the wind is over 10 mph.

Bassjunky reply :

Reaction_Strike reply :

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I had the boat done to match the site. It had to be done.

Now that's dedication!

The boat looks sweet, Glenn...lots of bling-bling.

bowjunkie35 reply :

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Here's my beast ;D. I guess it beats fishing from the shore. I just don't like being limited to the bodies of water I can fish and I can't go if the wind is over 10 mph.

Hey I had a 2 man at one time like that also. They are great for getting places some big rigs like mine can't. And you are right about being WAY better than fishing from shore.

About the wind. I was on a lake in mine once and the wind came up and blew about 25 mph. with higher gusts. That was scary!! Finally ended up running the boat ashore (the wind) My little 27 lb. thrust trolling motor was not enough to fight it.

settle1 reply :

bought at a pawn shop lol

bassdocktor reply :

Talk about a nice pawn shop. All the ones I ever find usually have high priced junk.

Fisher of Men reply :

No pic from me, but mine's a 12' Tracker Flat bottom with a 43 pound Motorguide. I'm in the process of installing removable seat swivels and pedastals so I can still load it in and out of my truck.

KU, I used to fish from a waterscamp and caught some really nice bass out of it. I used to fish a cove in Lake Palestine, TX. These tourney fishermen would come screamin' in in their big boats and rip the trees with spinners, getting not a bite. I'd follow up in my 'scamp and pull out nice bass with a t-rigged worm. You learn to fish slower and be more patient in a little boat because of your limited mobility.

AND finally, WOW Glenn, that's a truly beautiful boat. That's the best looking Ranger I've ever seen.

DDbasser reply :

Thanks everyone for sharing pics or descriptions of your boats!!!

Everyone of them is sweet!!!

I love being on the water I grew up fishing out of a '69 starcraft 15' deep v with a 25 hp evinrude.

It was my granddads boat.

When he passed in 94 Grandma had to sale it to help pay for the funeral.

It was just this past spring that I was able to afford a boat of my own.

I've spent every weekend since mid April at the lake. And I can't hardly wait until next weekend.

smd70 reply :

1969 14'8" 8 hp merc, 29# trolling motor,battery, net, trailer w/spare, all new tires, fishfinder for:

$1150.00 ----> in my mind: PRICELESS

http://myfishingpics.com/photopost48c/showphoto.php?photo=4302&sort=1&cat=500&page=1

srwshooter reply :

here's mine , had it built this spring . custom built 1754 rhino,125-90 jet ,stick steering,runs in 2inches on plain

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/srwshooter/P1020043.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/srwshooter/2jets.jpg

Cujo reply :

thats a neat looking boat you got there srwshooter.

gatrboy53 reply :

19' gambler outlaw W/ 150 H.P. e.f.i. MERC.

Dobi reply :

Nick_Barr reply :

Dobi, Those Old Bass Trackers are Nice Boats, My friend has a 1984 TV-17 and it is Great, Lots Of Storage.

Team_Dougherty reply :

Here is my baby. It is a 2001 Crestliner Angler 16 with a 25 Mariner

barrabait reply :

Ok this is my little girl. Look a bit plain compaired to some of the orsm rigs in your pic's but I love her just the same. I have a 40hp 4-stroke Yammy pushing her.

darren.

Dobi reply :

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Dobi, Those Old Bass Trackers are Nice Boats, My friend has a 1984 TV-17 and it is Great, Lots Of Storage.

yea, even later on in life when I can afford a better one(hopefully one day).. odds are I will still keep this for its reliability. I bought it in August for $1500 and in 20 yrs assuming there is a good motor on it, it'll still be worth that

basser89 reply :

I'm getting ready to do some modifications to my boat in two weeks! I'll do a before and after pick then! I'll give a little low down on it now though. Its a 16' '97 Dakota jon boat that I bought "plain jane". I put decks on it, carpeted it, installed a livewell in it, the whole nine yards. The carpet is in dire need of replacing (part of the mod's) and I'm at a point now that I want to redesign the front deck (another mod). Its a GREAT little river/small lake boat! Don't think I'll ever part ways with it! I'' just need to get a glass one in a few years! ;D

Bass Hammer reply :

Hey Barra

Thats a interesting boat.

Is that a typical boat down under?

Hammer

javelin_400sdc reply :

here is mine

hope this pic comes out

TC1 reply :

Team-Daugherty...nice looking rig..I recently sold my 01 Angler 16sc w-40hp merc 4 stroke..actually was a very nice boat..was time for a step up tho..your pic brought back some good memories

Team_Dougherty reply :

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Team-Daugherty...nice looking rig..I recently sold my 01 Angler 16sc w-40hp merc 4 stroke..actually was a very nice boat..was time for a step up tho..your pic brought back some good memories

TC1,

Thank you very much. It is perfect for my kind of fishing, The Schuylkill River, Beltzville Lake and my once a year trip to Canada.

How fast did your crestliner go with the 40HP? I was thinking about getting a bigger motor. Before I do I want to make sure the MPH increase would be worth the extra fuel use. If I am by myself, with my big prop on, one fuel tank, no middle seat. It will do 25MPH. With the smaller prop and a friend it will do 20MPH.

Paul

TC1 reply :

YW TD..actually it moved right along....30-32 mph 2 person, 6 gal gas and gear.

90_skeeter reply :

here is my baby.its a 1990 skeeter 40th anniversary edition with a merc 175

sodaksker reply :

She works well so far, If it could only teach me to fish.

topwtr81 reply :

one of these day's i'm gonna buy a digital cam

but until then

got a triton tr21 with a 225 johnson venom

it's a rocket 8)

hey bowjunkie what year is your skeet?

I see the old logo I've got a soft spot for them

my first bass rig was a 1981 skeeter sierra 900 with a 85 hp johnson

and i'm trying to sell a 1987 starfire 175 with a 150 on it

those two boat's hold a dear place in my heart

your's looks clean dude

Madhouse27 reply :

Ok here's my old Mckee Craft boat with a 1968 Mercury 500. The hull was a complete basket case when I bought it. I touched it up, painted it, put in a floor, front and rear platforms, carpeted it, installed center console, the old merc, steering, finder, trolling motor etc. It was a fun project and I learned alot doing it. It's been a fun little boat that actually moves right along. By spring Madhouse is going to be posting a pic of his new ride! ;D

billybass reply :

Danno reply :

Heres my junk. 97 Sprint 277 Fish and Ski w/ 115 Merc

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Junk?

Some villages have one car!...that boat's beautiful and I bet the memories you have from it are too!

Danno reply :

Junk is a term I use for just about everything. Actually, I really dig this boat. When I take my daughters out, I leave my stuff at home and have a blast watching them catch brim and bluegill on crickets all day.

Glenn reply :

There's some really nice boats in this thread. Heck, any boat that gets you out there is nice. Keep it coming!

BASSMAN1301599783 reply :

She aint as pretty as all your boats but I can still haul em in from her ;D

...oh and if you are wondering what powers this mighty sea hog through high wakes of the weekend lake lice..... its a 2.3hp evinrude :

DDbasser reply :

sweet boats guys!!!

anyone running a camoflauge boat???

I'm looking for a 14' to 16' camo jon with a 15 horse for duck hunting.

Minuteman reply :

Don't laugh, at least it floats. The boat I mean. I just got the Jeep that was used for a hauling a bass boat by the previous owner, but I'm waiting till spring for a boat and trailer unless I find something till then that I don't need a loan for. This boat will then be stored at a local reservoir that has a 10 day quarantine and allows electric motor only.

DDbasser reply :

I'm sure not laughing!!!

My very first boat (using the term loosely) was a water scamp that I bought at a garage sale for $25

I used to haul it around on top of a 1978 Ford Fairmont.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Won't hear me laughing,.....I am the jon boat fanatic. Love 'em!

Glenn-was watching the 5 minute powepoint presentation Art sent me from CAST. I could have sworn I saw your boat in there. I said to myself that it was worth it to have one with custom colors because the fact that I just picked your boat out in a passing pic, proves it.

Team_Dougherty reply :

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Don't laugh, at least it floats. The boat I mean. I just got the Jeep that was used for a hauling a bass boat by the previous owner, but I'm waiting till spring for a boat and trailer unless I find something till then that I don't need a loan for. This boat will then be stored at a local reservoir that has a 10 day quarantine and allows electric motor only.

Whould that be Green Lane Reservoir?

My neighbor is selling a 16' CC with a 25HP Mariner for $1500.00. If you are interested.

Paul

Glenn reply :

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Glenn-was watching the 5 minute powepoint presentation Art sent me from CAST. I could have sworn I saw your boat in there. I said to myself that it was worth it to have one with custom colors because the fact that I just picked your boat out in a passing pic, proves it.

;D ;D

J._Bricker reply :

Here's my baby- a 2004 Ranger 520VX with a 225hp Mercury Optimax glistening in the California sun 8). And I owe this post to my daughter Lauren, without her help this post would not have been possible.

Ben reply :

My oldie but goodie 285 Pro and my main partner. Which will be for sale in the next couple months for

$5,200. That's with a rebuilt 150, not the motor on it.

MarkMartinFan_1989 reply :

Thats a nice rig!

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Here's my baby- a 2004 Ranger 520VX with a 225hp Mercury Optimax glistening in the California sun 8). And I owe this post to my daughter Lauren, without her help this post would not have been possible.

J._Bricker reply :

Thanks MikeMartinFan, she is a certificate boat (tournament prize) which I upgraded from a 519VX and 175hp Optimax.

commish24 reply :

My new pride and joy....A 2006 Ranger 175dvs. So far Shes only been on the water twice. It took 30 plus years of shore fishing and inferior rigs, to finally realize a dream. What a retirement gift.

BigBear reply :

1981 Ranger 370V, 18 ft, Merc 175 HP, rebuilt in 97, new starter this year, new carpet, new jack plate, hotfoot, lots of extras. I love this classic.

FALCON reply :

CAN'T GET MY PICTURE TO COME UP SO FOR NOW....

IT'S A 25 FT. BAHA 250 SPORTFISH CENTER CONSOLE MERC 250 EFI SALTWATER.

HANDLES LAKE ST. CLAIR PERFECT.

DDbasser reply :

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Here's my baby- a 2004 Ranger 520VX with a 225hp Mercury Optimax glistening in the California sun 8). And I owe this post to my daughter Lauren, without her help this post would not have been possible.

Sweet !!!!!

My next rig will be either a 21ft ranger or a 21 ft Triton

DDbasser reply :

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My new pride and joy....A 2006 Ranger 175dvs. So far Shes only been on the water twice. It took 30 plus years of shore fishing and inferior rigs, to finally realize a dream. What a retirement gift.
Nice!!!

What a great retirement present to yourself!!!

enjoy!!! ;D

DDbasser reply :

Bigbear, nice rig!!

Where you at in Okie land???

May see you around the lake, I fish Skiatook, Ft. Gibson, Grand, Oolagah,

Hudson, Eufala, Dripping Springs Okmulgee, well I guess I fish most of the lakes in NE Ok LOL!!!!!

Hawg_Hunter reply :

You sure don't see too many of these around.....97 18' Sea Ark w/90hp....Just about right for Iowa Lakes I went to Texas to get it

commish24 reply :

TY DD.....The definition of a good boat is one that lets you get on and off the water safely. Happy Holidays to everyone!

Lightninrod reply :

Here's my 10'X4' Basshunter, the best small-water boat IMO.

Dan

blanked reply :

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My new pride and joy....A 2006 Ranger 175dvs. So far Shes only been on the water twice. It took 30 plus years of shore fishing and inferior rigs, to finally realize a dream. What a retirement gift.

i could see from your house you were more than likely from so. calif. i left orange county for texas last year and the one lake i miss more than anything is Naciemento in central calif. You will definitely want to take your new boat there for a week in April before the summer hits.

commish24 reply :

Good Guess BLANKED..Im actually close to San Bernardino...Like Diamond Valley, Casitas and Cachuma best. Would love to try "NACI" and April sounds like a great time. TY for the Tip.

5bass reply :

Sorry I'm late guys.......here's my ride.

1992 Gambler 206 TE 3.0 litre Evinrude Limited Edition

MarkMartinFan_1989 reply :

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Sorry I'm late guys.......here's my ride.

1992 Gambler 206 TE 3.0 litre Evinrude Limited Edition

Gotta love them Gamblers!! ;D

Nick_Barr reply :

How Fast that thing go?

5bass reply :

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How Fast that thing go?

Not real sure of exact top speed,my speedometer breaks up after I hit about 60 mph and then I still have lots of pedal left.My best guess is mid 70's easy.

champ187xr6 reply :

2005 Champion 187

champ187xr6 reply :

Try again. Sorry!

2005 Champion 187

wannagofishin reply :

I'm new here and I just got a Skeeter Strada F-80 with a merc 75. I drove from Delaware to Arkansas and back in 65.5 hours. (2349 miles) I REALLY wanted this boat!

cedar1 reply :

Fivebasslimit, Ranger shirt- Gambler boat??

5bass reply :

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Fivebasslimit, Ranger shirt- Gambler boat??

I sold my Ranger this past spring and bought the Gambler,just havent got a pic of myself with Gambler Team shirt on yet.

I'll be buying another Ranger soon though.

camofish reply :

nothing fancy, bought here used this april 2005.

1988 BassTracker 17' w/ 75HP Merc

Ben reply :

This is the 1999 Javelin Renegade 20 with a 225 Ficht I just bought for $5,000 in AZ, plus another $600 to get it back to GA. Should be a nice little upgrade for my Stratos 285 Pro.

wannagofishin reply :

Nice deal on a nice boat! It's amazing how far we'll go for a good deal. (See Skeeter above) I paid $2,500 for mine. A little older and smaller, but the best my wallet would let me do.

Dan

stu68 reply :

My little tub is a 4.20 M Widebody Quintrex with 30HP Merc onthe back.

This is about the average size for Aussie bass boats.You guys must have some big lakes in the us looking at the size off the motors you use.

Cheers

PS how the hell do you insert a pic?????????

Capt. George reply :

Mine's a 2003 SX 190 Skeeter w/ 150 Merc & Skeeter Trailer...

will submit photos ASAP...

she's a beauty! pick her up Saturday...can't wait to put her to work.

George

KU_Bassmaster. reply :

Quote

PS how the hell do you insert a pic?????????

First join a free imaging hosting site, like photobucket.com

Then read the help section up at the top.

kbj3579 reply :

Champ187... I have the exact boat! Color and all. I bought mine this past September and love it. It is a smooth riding boat.

Glenn reply :

Quote

Quote

PS how the hell do you insert a pic?????????

First join a free imaging hosting site, like photobucket.com

Then read the help section up at the top.

Actually, you now post them directly into your messages now by using the attach function.

BassNut reply :

This is my first boat! By next season that trailer will be shiny and

new looking!

I've been fishing from shore my whole life, I got this near the end of the season

so next season LOOK OUT HERE I COME!!! ;D

cedar1 reply :

Here is mine. 1996 Procraft 200 Superpro, 200 hp Merc. 20ft. The last year they made the "Pad" hull design. Fast and fishable

cpt2669 reply :

This is my new favorite toy.

champ187xr6 reply :

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Champ187... I have the exact boat! Color and all. I bought mine this past September and love it. It is a smooth riding boat.

kbj3579...I have not got to use it yet. Have a 89 184DC that I will have to part with. Sure do love that Champion ride.

J._Bricker reply :

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Here's my baby- a 2004 Ranger 520VX with a 225hp Mercury Optimax glistening in the California sun 8). And I owe this post to my daughter Lauren, without her help this post would not have been possible.

Minor SNAFU, hopefully this photo will stay on this post

Capt. George reply :

Met the owner in Gainesville, came down from Alabama with the Skeeter..

dropped it off at the lake..will get to use her mid week...excellent condition.

photos when I get a chance........

Tatakai reply :

Not mine but is what I fish out of, a 2002 procraft 190 super pro with a 175 EFI. Boat tops out at 71mph, and is a blast to fish out of. Clean easy ride, handles rough chop well. Will be getting mine in the spring if the doctors clear me and I am able to get around again normally.

Tatakai

Bassattackr reply :

Hows yall like this redneck bass rig?

Lol, found this couldn't resist.

Real boat: '96 champion 186 DCX Elite w/ '00 merc 150 XR6. By far one of the smoothest riding boats on the water.

Capt. George reply :

What do you think of the Merc XR6? got a 2002 on my Skeeter...only had two "old" mercs in my life...ran great but a pain with maintaining.

can ya git one a them there redneck rigs with a side car fer ma sister?

Bassattackr reply :

We'll get ya set up there george

The merc starts up every time no probs, but lately it hasn't been wanting to idle at low rpms, believe the carb has become a bit clogged, will take into the shop for spring tune up and go from there..

cart7t reply :

Here's my 1986 Champion.

Go Big Orange reply :

My Pride and Joy - 91 Sprint with 175 Mariner

basspro48 reply :

After looking at all yall's boats all I can say is wow... :o...yall have the boats I have been dreaming of for a long time, kinda makes me ashamed of my beat-up little 14ft. moss-green jon boat with a 10 year old motorguide on it... :-[

I still love my jonny boat, I just wish I could have a big'ole Triton with a roaring Merc on the back...

Ben reply :

Yea, but you can fish for a year for what I burn on a weekend for gas.

These big boats do have their drawbacks too. You also don't need a gas guzzling, full size pickup to haul your's back and forth to the lake. You can slide your's into any pond or lake around. Can't slide these big boats anywhere there's not a boat ramp. So, even if you got one of these big, shiney, fast bass boats, you would still have to keep your old jon, and find you find you would still use it more than the big boat. (after the new wore off the big boat and you got tired of spending so much on gas and oil)

Don't start knocking those old jons, I'm still very partial to mine. Over the years, that old tin can's probably haul in more fish than all my bass boats combined.

stratoscaster reply :

Let's see if I can make this work. I bought this boat off of Ebay sight unseen. I've been very pleased so far.

stratoscaster reply :

That was so easy I'll do another.

Rattlinrogue reply :

This is the "Rogue-mobile" with a 25 hp Yamaha.

www.myfishingpictures.com/img/084934.jpg

Dave Spence reply :

Hey new guy here, nice sight. Here is a picture of my old ride, 99 Skeeter SX 186 with a 150 v-max. Have an 06 Skeeter ZX 225 with 225 v-max on order to be delivered for April can't wait.

JT Bagwell reply :

Here is my Triton TR20 (if this works).

JT Bagwell

J._Bricker reply :

Nice ride JT

Glenn reply :

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This is the "Rogue-mobile" with a 25 hp Yamaha.
www.myfishingpictures.com/img/084934.jpg

Hey, a mid-70's Terry boat! Wow, that takes me back! Nice modifications too.

bixbybasspro reply :

2002 Triton with a Merc Opti 225

Minn Kota 101 Maxxum

Lowrance x-15

On Front page of my website... www.chipporche.com

My digital camera pics are too big for the attachment limit of 150 kb's..i think, lol

J._Bricker reply :

Sweet rig Bixbybass. And the Opti 225- I don't know about yours, mine is good on gas, but loves to drink that Merc Optimax 2-stroke oil. But hey, that grimace on your face when buying the stuff quickly turns into a when you drop the hammer. Good fishin' to you from a Ranger owner. JB

bixbybasspro reply :

Hey J.Bricker, thanks alot for the comment. Your Ranger is a sweet lookin' ride as well. I love the way the Opti holds onto the gas compared to the EFI.

JT Bagwell reply :

Thank You J. Bricker.

One of my best buds in High School had the last name Bricker.

JT Bagwell

Delakid reply :

2003 Triton 176 Sport Jet. 2003 Yamaha F90 4 stroke jet. Runs great and gets through some very skinny water on the Delaware River.

Kid

J._Bricker reply :

Delaware- Must be nice to be able go anywhere and fish for anything. Nice rig.

Delakid reply :

Thanks J.............I looked at every boat on the post and was suprised at how resourceful and creative guys are on here to restore and add features to their rigs. For example, the 1964 restored boat on the first page.

Spring is next ! I got the fever real bad this year.

Kid

Upnorth reply :

Here's my 2003 Champion 193 with 200hp VMax.

champ187xr6 reply :

Good looking boat

bitethebullet reply :

20xd comp w/ 2.5 225mercury promax

BMoses reply :

What I used for years:

Retirement gift:

Let's see your boats!!! 2024

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