boombap Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 Looking for some opinions or reviews on a smoker craft 151 resorter.. anyone here fish one of these? I can get into one with a 4 stroke 40hp merc within my budget. I fish the kawarthas and other small to mid sized lakes. Would love a nice big Lund but they are simply too expensive.
Raf Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) in a boat this size (which I own) i'd be looking at a tiller instead (again which I own). the side console chews up a lot of room. once you start getting into the 16.5'+ length, a side console starts to make more sense. just my nickel. other than that, smokercraft builds a quality rig. Edited February 19, 2016 by Raf
Pigeontroller Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 Have to agree with Raf, that would be a nice fish'n rig in a Tiller.
Rizzo Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 Looks sweet to me! The others are right about more space in a tiller...but you may be like me, willing to sacrifice a bit of space to have a console. I even had a 14 footer with a side console...just a design I prefer. Uh oh...here we go again
Andy Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) I had one just like that with a 2 stoke 40 hp Mercury about 7 yrs ago. It was a great little boat, awesome for the Kawarthas. Great on fuel, easy to tow, can get into all sorts of spots. Fishes well with two adults or a couple kids. Three adults and it starts to get crowded. I sold it because I could got a good deal on a slightly bigger StarCraft. I fish Nipissing too, and you had to be smart when to venture out with the Resorter, but for small to mid sized lakes, I thought it was an awesome little boat. Not the driest when the wind and waves picked up, but what do you expect for something that size. It new or used? Edited February 19, 2016 by Andy
vance Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 I bought one of these in 2001 with the same hull but slightly different interior configuration and I loved it up till last year when I sold it to a friend and he loves it. Other than 3 screws that always seemed to work loose in the course of a year I never had an issue. The console does take up a bit of room especially with 3 in the boat. It is not a big water boat,not that you couldn't use it there but only under ideal conditions. vance
davew3 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Posted February 19, 2016 HSOUSA I know some may not like this but have you checked what kind of a Legend you could get for the same money ? Regards
boombap Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Posted February 21, 2016 The boat was used and looks like I missed out on it. Looking at 2 more today, thanks for the replies. Will report back when I make the purchase.
Old Ironmaker Posted February 21, 2016 Report Posted February 21, 2016 I've fished out of and ran a similar Smoker Craft with a 40. I was very impressed with it. Even with 15 footer I would personally choose the side council. I get stiff running a tiller and uncomfortable facing straight ahead and my torso skewed to one side. If set up right there is enough room for 2 adults. Not a Great Lakes boat but perfect for Kawartha type lakes.
boombap Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Posted February 24, 2016 Thought I would post what I purchased.. a fully restored '91 bluefin spectrum 1600 with a '09 50hp merc. A new boat just didn't make sense financially.. I hope shes good to me!
Cosmos Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Thought I would post what I purchased.. a fully restored '91 bluefin spectrum 1600 with a '09 50hp merc. A new boat just didn't make sense financially.. I hope shes good to me! It's a beautiful boat - congrats!!!!
leaf4 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Nice rig! Hopefully one day I can find one similar...
vance Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Looks good, I had a 01 40hp version of that motor and never had a problem in 15 years.. vance
boombap Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Posted February 25, 2016 Nice rig! Hopefully one day I can find one similar... The marina I bought it from is restoring one very similar to it.. a '89 I believe. Looks good, I had a 01 40hp version of that motor and never had a problem in 15 years.. vance My biggest concern when buying used was the motor.. but from what I have read they are pretty bulletproof.
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