Bass Boat Purchase help

[switchback xt hunter]

I am asking for help in regards to my first bass boat purchase. I am looking at a bass tracker pro team 175 at the moment. Aluminum vs. fiberglass used vs. new? I see other brands like Stratos, Nitro, Skeeter with higher price tags. I know that doesn't always mean better but, it makes me wonder. Price is not a huge issue but with this being my first one I want to get one that will last. I will mostly fish Lakes like East Fork or Laureli, the Ohio River, and a couple of trips to cumberland each year. I will also be getting into a few tournaments.

Thank you in advance

["J"]

Wrap your A$$ in fiberglass lol. Anyway stay away from alum boat when it comes to fishing for bass and bass tourneys, get a better quality used boat something in the four to seven year old vintage and make sure its from around where you live, a lot of people have seen it and usually know how it's been fished. Procraft. Ranger and Triton have some fine boats out there. Concentrate more on the electronics and electrics of the boat then on the bigger motors. 90% of it's use will be on the trolling motor anyway, and don't get me started on the gas thing. OUCH!! Hope this helps.

[deerhunt45]

One question about the aluminum vs fiberglass, why stay away from aluminum for bass fishing?

Aluminum is lighter to tow and you can usually afford more boat/accessories can't you?

[teambringit33]

It also depends on how much you are going to fish the 9.9 HP limit lakes....you need aluminum for those times, IMO

[jackalope]

I am partial to the Tracker Deep V aluminum boats.. Just as roomy as a bass boat as far as walking room. except you have the added stability of a deep V boat and higher sides than a bass boat... It's good if you get out on the river and a tug comes along kicking up waves and if you want to take it to Erie. They are welded aluminum not rivited so there is a big plus also.. My problem with fiberglass boats is you bump the dock once and it gets a scratch in the gelcoat.. or if you need to push into brush to retrieve a hung lure.... Bumping stumps, pushing bottom, or rubbing the dock isn't going to mess up the finish on a straight aluminum boat. Plus More storage Space..:woohoo1: