aluminum boat

Alumacraft Prowler 175

January 16, 2017 by jim 1 Comment

If you are looking for a budget aluminum bass boat with all the basic features, you might want to consider the Alumacraft Prowler 175. Allot of us cannot or will not spend big money on a tournament ready aluminum rig. For the rest of of us, boats in this price range will work. I really like the simplicity of this boat, and you can upgrade everything as you want it or as… ...Read More

Crestliner PT 18

December 22, 2016 by jim Leave a Comment

For 2017 Crestliner has just announce the Crestliner PT 18. If you are in the market for an aluminum bass boat, the PT 18 might be one you want to take a look at. The Crestliner PT 18 has a huge 33-gallon livewell, and tons of storage for gear and rods. This boat has a massive bow deck, with a recessed trolling motor tray, a bow tray, and space for your electronics. Can… ...Read More

2016 Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW

May 10, 2015 by jim 2 Comments

Tracker boats has just released the 2016 Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW. I am sitting here at my computer drooling. This is one beautiful boat. The Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW is a 19 foot aluminum boat with an 8′ 2″ beam. Can you say wide and stable? It has tons of storage and can hod up to 12 rods up to 8 feet. The tracker also boasts a 27 gallon livewell and the VERSTRACK… ...Read More

Ranger RT178 Cut Away Boat

March 14, 2015 by jim 2 Comments

While searching for some information on Rangers line of aluminum boats I came across some cutaway pictures of a Ranger RT178 aluminum boat. I was instantly in awe, and it looks like the boat I will seriously be considering for my next purchase. I contacted Pete Peterson from Anglers Port Marine to ask if I could have permission to use his photos on this site. With… ...Read More

Bass Fishing Fail!

October 26, 2014 by jim

Nothing worse than having a rod go overboard. I don’t care who you are, that hurts. It has happened to the best of us, and it will happen to you at least once in your life. Sorry Dad! Look at it this way, now you have an excuse to go get a new combo.… ...Read More

NOCO GEN3

July 7, 2014 by jim Leave a Comment

I think I found my new battery charger. I am looking at the NOCO GEN3 on-board battery charger. This charger is a 30 amp charger offering 3 banks at 10 amps each. This is perfect for a 3 battery setup. NOCO does offer chargers from 1 to 4 banks, so they have you covered. The things that I really like about the charger is the claim that the charger itself is fully waterproof,… ...Read More

buying a used aluminum boat

September 13, 2012 by jim Leave a Comment

This article is a beginners guide to buying a used aluminum jon boat . How to assess and apply your needs to available platforms, determine value, transfer, register, engines, and trailers. This basic guide will help first time buyers get into a reliable, cost efficient vessel. 1.1 Introduction 1.1a Registration 1.1b Sale Venues 1.2 Hull Size 1.2a Hull Type… ...Read More

SliderG5

September 23, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I hate buying things that break easily, don’t work well, or are just a pain to install. That’s not the case with the SliderG5, as it is virtually indestructible, weighing in at around eleven pounds and machined from 12 gauge steel. In fact, when people pick one up for the first time they say things like, “This… ...Read More

Big Bite Baits Warmouth

June 5, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

The Big Bite Baits warmouth just caught my eye. This bait looks awesome. Supposedly it was designed for sight fishing. I want to know how it will work skipping this bait under docks and overhangs. From the website it says the bait was designed to be fished on its side with no line twist. The WarMouth has three ridges that are molded into the flat side of the body that… ...Read More

18′ Flat Bottom Project

May 31, 2011 by jim 1 Comment

They say everything is bigger in Texas. This boat project proves that this statement is true. TinBoats member Poormans Boatright took on an 18′ flat bottom project. This beast of a rig will be used in the shallows for fishing redfish and trout. It looks like no detail has been spared when it comes to the fishability of this boat. This is truly one of a kind customized… ...Read More