leighfns Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I was looking at boats the other day and ran into this one... http://www.fisherboats.com/boat/index.cfm?...y&boat=2070 It looked really nice and was a decent price with a 90hp Optimax. I have never heard of Fisher Boats before but really liked the look and options. Are these boats any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighfns Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Oh I was also wondering if I should go with the Optimax or a 4 Stroke Merc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Welcome aboard. Get the largest motor you can find. They look better too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighfns Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I've actually been here for a while just haven't posted much since the new board opened.... You may know me as johnnynofish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taper Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) I agree with Roy, go as big as you can afford. It helps for resale even if your not a power nut. If you do a lot of trolling and are not putting a kicker on then go 4 stroke. Some gys like the Opti because it is lighter. Personally I would go 115 hp 4 stroke on that boat. Edited April 15, 2007 by taper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 looks great! For a boat that size though, pretty small casting platform up front. That would cause problems for a guy like me who likes to have 9 rods around my feet and at least 10 big baits scattered around! Not to mention fishing with a buddy who wants to be up there too! When I bought my boat the size of the casting platform was #1 priority. I've only got a 14' boat but the platform must be 2-3 times the size of the one on that 17' boat. Basically, it comes down to priorites. If casting room at the bow is not a big deal, then it looks like you've found a nice boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Not sure what the price is, but I would compare the equaivalent models from Lund, Princecraft, Crestliner and Alumacraft. If the deal seems too good to be true....... My $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Looks to be a nice boat! I'd go with a 115 4-Stroke or 150 if it'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 (edited) I would agree with Dax nice boat but the 90 is probably too small that`s a heavy boat the 115 would be better and the 150 would be perfect especially if your planning on water sking/tubing with the fam on board. When I bought mine last year it came with a 60 but I upgraded to the max. HP 90 and I am glad I did. Edited April 16, 2007 by lookinforwalleye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Fisher is just another name for Tracker boats, a little different cosmetics and colour scheme but the hulls are the same, compare the prices or features with Trackers sold at BPS and other local dealers and you'll have a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specktacklure Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I would go 4 stroke before optimax. And a good rule of thumb with motors is to never go less than 75% of the max horsepower rating.I agree about maxing out the horsepower because you don't want your motor pushing and working any harder than it has to.People always forget that a marine motor is constantly pushing not like a car motor.Another option is the Evinrude Etec.Much lighter than a four stroke ,more fuel efficient,more torque, 2008 emission tested in California and Europe....just the best motor on the market !!! Just my two cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassassin Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 (edited) Believe that is a heck of a boat! I have a fisher hawk 170 sport 06' model and i couldnt be happier. We take it downrigging in pretty intimidating waters without worries, its just as comfortable on smaller lakes. We have a 90 opti on it and im about to purches a ss prop as well. With 3 people in the boat all our gear and downriggers we manage 37mph.im sure ill break the 40 mph mark with the new prop, and im pretty satisfied with the performance, I dont think there is a quicker wholeshot motor on the market. The boat is over 8 feet wide to boot. You should be really satisfied with the purchase, plus there is a lifetime warranty on the welds and floor!!!! Jason Edited April 16, 2007 by bassassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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