Sterling Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Title, looking for recommendations on a wide aluminum boat for trolling medium to large sized lakes. I like a wide transom boat as this allows room to negotiate riggers etc. Reason being my boat has been destroyed and I'm shopping for a replacement (lol). Edit for more details: - Would prefer wide gunwales. - I generally fish with 1 or 2 people. Edited September 25, 2017 by Sterling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Maybe a little more information would help. Budget, new or pre-owned, full console and top, power etc? Sometimes this topic is a little like the Ford, Chevy, Dodge debate. You will get lots of opinions. Go out and look at many, reduce it down to a few based on your personal criteria and then do a little more research/ask questions to narrow it down to one or two. Good luck, John Edited September 25, 2017 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KraTToR Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 This ^^^^ Plus - Deadrise is also something to consider. Sure, width is indicative with stability but in bigger water, having a high Deadrise (deep V) will be just as important. Take a bass boat for example. Plenty wide but a nightmare in big waves. Regarding wide gunwales, absolutely - especially with riggers but these come at a cost. Without getting into to much detail, it looks like you should have a look at the Lund impact 1775 or larger. I recall taking a 1875 for a test run and was very impressed with the layout and stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Tiller or side console? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Starcraft Superfisherman 17 would meet your requirements. I have the 18, and it's near perfect for a trolling boat in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I ran one of these for over 20 years, except I had an 90 V4 Johnson and a 9.9 Rude on the back trolling the Big O for salmonoides and Erie for eyes with riggers and multiple rodholders for other lines, as a strictly troller I'd prefer this layout to the dual console fishing boats. The front deck was only used for a big cooler and the front seat socket for a planer board mast and a bimini. It had good interior depth and ran rougher water well for a tinner. http://centerpointeservice.com/boats-for-sale/1983-sylvan-18ft-center-console-pewaukee-wisconsin-5792742/?print=1&full=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 There are a few Lund tiller models that would fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Tiller or side console? Side console for sure. The fish hawk is nice, thanks for that. Maybe a little more information would help. Budget, new or pre-owned, full console and top, power etc? Sometimes this topic is a little like the Ford, Chevy, Dodge debate. You will get lots of opinions. Go out and look at many, reduce it down to a few based on your personal criteria and then do a little more research/ask questions to narrow it down to one or two. Good luck, John I'd go up to 20-22k, pre-owned. Too much premium on new boats. This ^^^^ Plus - Deadrise is also something to consider. Sure, width is indicative with stability but in bigger water, having a high Deadrise (deep V) will be just as important. Take a bass boat for example. Plenty wide but a nightmare in big waves. Regarding wide gunwales, absolutely - especially with riggers but these come at a cost. Without getting into to much detail, it looks like you should have a look at the Lund impact 1775 or larger. I recall taking a 1875 for a test run and was very impressed with the layout and stability. I'll check it out, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I am considering selling my StarCraft Superfisherman 190. A lot of boat for the money. 115 and matching 15 HP Merc. Mariners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 West coast style boats with forward consoles and a big dance floor at the back tickle my fancy for trolling with lots of toys on the transom, don't see these Lunds and Smokers here much but I like http://www.lundboats.com/boat-models/1800-sport-angler/ http://www.smokercraft.com/showroom/2017/americanangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Sterling, they make that boat in a side console model, as I recall Lew from the board had one. Every boat mfg probably makes a similar boat, I had a Smokercraft 17 pro angler, but it was a 1987 and only 73 inches wide, that extra foot plus wider on newer boats of the same style makes a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 When I was looking for a boat I found Smoker Craft had some very wide models...but they lacked in other details. I ended up buying an Alumacraft...not as wide but far more sturdy. Neighbour of mine bought the Smoker craft I had considered and he is not overly pleased with how it handles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 West coast style boats with forward consoles and a big dance floor at the back tickle my fancy for trolling with lots of toys on the transom, don't see these Lunds and Smokers here much but I like http://www.lundboats.com/boat-models/1800-sport-angler/ http://www.smokercraft.com/showroom/2017/americanangler ooohhh, those Smokercrafts look niiice. I know where my lottomax winnings are going. when I win lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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