Ideas for new boat

[BrookTrout]

Ideas for new boat

I have a 20 yr old fiberglass cc 17' 90hp in a lift on Seneca that suits me well for trolling/bass and occasional skiing/tubing, however it is a pain to take out (no launch close by) and trailer to nearby lakes.  With that in mind I am thinking of getting a 2nd boat to keep at home that I could trailer to different lakes to open up fishing possibilities.  I have mainly fished Seneca and would like to explore other fingers.  I'd like to find something in the 5-10k range.  I have been looking at some deep v side console aluminum fishing boats which seem well equipped for bass fishing but want to get some opinions on people's trolling setups with these (downrigger placement, etc).  I generally fish solo so I'd like something that is fairly light and easy to trailer, but sometimes have one other person with me.  Any ideas on specific yrs/models/horsepower/ setups appreciated,  new vs used, etc.  thanks!

 

Jon

[meangreencj7]

look at some of the polar krafts, well built boats without the big price tag.

[dragonspyder]

Starcraft Fishmaster is one of the best aluminum trolling boats.   Just about any aluminum boat will work fine for the finger lakes

[Jeremy Goodison]

I just bought a new fishmaster 196 and really happy with it. Handles 4'waves no sweat, fast, and comfortable. My only gripe is lack of dry storage.

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