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| What is most an important feature for you when you are looking at a new boat? Name, layout, console, tiller, storage, livewells, livewell size, warrantee? I find few people talking about the features they are looking for in a boat? |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | First and foremost, I want a boat that's been a proven winner in the past. Field testing is important, as I plan to fish the worst and the nastiest conditions possible. Next, I want a company that stands behind their product 100%. Then there's layout, storage, livewells, configuration, and the intangibles. This is why I chose Crestliner.
Back in 2001, when Crestliner was part of the old RCL, their boat had many problems. Crestliner took their boat, handed it to some of the top pros in the walleye game, and said "Run it, beat it up, and tell us what to do to improve it". That research and field testing made them the most versatile boat compnay in the walleye game today. Crestliner boats have improved faster than any fishing boat company over the last 4 years. I've ridden in just about every boat that's a major player in the walleye game and I feel that Crestliner's ride is second to none. I highly recommend them to anyone.
Edited by jerry 3/1/2005 10:46 AM
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| And now we return to our regularly scheduled programming following that commercial break..... |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | Dear guest,
Read the question and then read the answer.......if you don't like what's written, then avoid it. At least, if you have something negative to say, show some courage and come out from behind the "guest" label. Nothing I wrote is commercial in any way. Just my experience and how I see it.
Edited by jerry 3/1/2005 12:45 PM
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| Didn't your mother tell you if you have nothing good to say, your better off say nothing? |
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| The last message was for guest. |
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|  I don't care what you say that was funny right there. |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | Guest talking to guest about guest....now I am totally confused!!!! |
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| that was great!LOL |
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| "CRESTLINER'S RIDE IS SECOND TO NONE"
YOU REALLY NEED TO GO FOR A RIDE IN MY 620, OR A TRITON, OR A YARCRAFT, OR A WARRIOR............... |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | I've ridden in the 620 many times....not impressed. Been in the Triton and Yarcraft too. Okay but nothing special. Took the beating of my life in a 620 at Saginaw Bay.
I can say one thing about having driven and been a passenger in boats: the pounding from the driver's side is far less than it is from the passenger's side. That has held true in ALL boats, not just Crestliners, Lunds, Rangers, Tritons, etc.
I'm not here to rip anyone elses ride, just tell it like I see it. If you have a different experience, then please share it with us. |
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Location: Rockford MN | I was going to stay out of this one BUT........
I own a 202 right now! I will have to disagree with you you Jerry (sorry)
My last boat was a Skeeter and there is NO comparison between the 2! Hands down the glass boats I have owned out perform my 202. This boat is very rough and pounds harder than any boat I have had. The best thing about my 202 is Trolling, its a great boat to troll from! Its super slow and I have to juice it to make it move even in the rough stuff, I like that when trolling. I don't get paid or get a deal from Crestliner, I bought this boat RIGHT and it works BUT I would BUY a few others before considering this one.
I'm not here to make any friends on this one, I call them as I see them! My problem is I will tell the truth even when it hurts me!!!!!
When I'm sponsored by someone, its by MY choice I must believe in the products or I won't run them. Next year you will see me in the boat of MY choice and it wont be the 202. I'm not saying that this not the boat for some people it's just not for me. |
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| lol, I know the best riding boat for Saginaw Bay, a 42' Targa. NO WALLEYE BOAT RIDES WELL IN 4' ER'S.
We buy the boat like this.
We have a budget, (we all have a budget)
We figure the total we want to spend.
We consider what the "extras are going to run. ( Bowmount, electronics, kicker, rod holders, etc.) We subtract that from our total budget.
Then we take the remainder and buy the best boat we can buy. We consider the following features, the order is up to the buyer.
1. Ride
2. Dryness of ride
3. Resale
4. Looks
5. Storage
6. Elbow room
7. Jiggabilty or trollability (depends)
Feel free to add other factors. |
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| 8. Ease and quality of factory/dealer support
9. Integrity/quality of hull construction |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | Once again, whether I am sponsored or not will not influence my opinion. The worst rides I've ever had were in Rangers, specifically the 620. And once again, I will not get into a mode of ripping someone's product. It's fine to disagree. I have no problem with that. Opinions are like axxhoxxs......everyone has one. But I, for one, believe there is a huge difference between riding in a boat and driving it.
My opinion of Ranger was that it is the most overrated boat in the industry.....until I drove one for myself. Totally different story. I truly believe one cannot get the right feel for how a boat performs from the passenger side of the boat. This feeling held true in a Triton, Skeeter, and Tracker.
I've had guys in both my Lund and Crestliner who had very negative experiences in the past. Then I had them drive it for awhile. Their opinions soften, as they got to experience how the boat truly performed. |
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Location: Rockford MN | Like I said it might be a good boat for some its just not what I would consider to the best boat I have owned. While it is a huge boat and has plenty of room both front and back, they just can't seem to form the tin hulls like the glass ones.
Of course this is just what I think of the boat, you can always think what you want and feel good about it. I'm not here to rip on you or the boat you run, I'm just expressing what I have experenced with it. |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | No problem Gordy. I respect you and your opinion.
Anyone else want to chime in? |
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Location: Elgin, Illinois | Just that the driver is 75% of the "ride"... I pre=fished the morning with one pro in his 621 and the afternoon with another... despite the weather being worse in the afternoon... that 621 was great in the big bad stuff... the morning 621 was one of the worst rides of my life... The driver... |
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Location: Appleton wi | I bought my yarcraft 1895dsc because the price was to good to pass up.I never rode in a yarcraft prior to test riding this fish catching machine and i had pretty much made up my mind to go with a warrior or ranger prior to this.I owned a 16ft lund for 10 years prior and loved that boat and still wish i had it for river fishing i really thought there was nothing better than a lund.I test rode in a tracker,ranger,warrior,skeeter prior to my purchase and have been in all the alum boats at one time or another and in tournaments . I have many family and friends i have taken out in my yarcraft and there compliments have only validated my decision to purchase this boat.I wont bash any other brands here cause i strongly believe everyone has a personal choice and i respect that for there needs. the only issue i have with this boat is on bright sunny days you better have sunglasses cause the white sure reflects alot.Some of the things i like about it!I can store 20rods and reels with no problem,sides are high for the safety of my kids and all my nieces and nephews,water spray is very rare in windy conditiions,its solid boat no creeking and shaking when going over water hills,roomy and no cramping of the legs when sitting,storage is plentifull. JMHO
Edited by eye Lunker 3/6/2005 8:06 AM
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| One thing to remember, when buying your boat. Service. If possible, ask other owners, in the area. Just my opinion. Doug |
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Location: Beloit | Yarcraft Storm 1985 B.T. I fish from the great lakes to inland waters and the people who have been out fishing with me are amazed with the safe dry room the boat offers.I love having total control within a hands reach.The second and most inportant thing for me to take in to consideration in service.Everyone that I have talked to from the factory reps down to the dealers , have been great.They are dedicated to building boats with top quality and great customer service.The important things are Price along with what kind of service that can be obtained "search for a dealer that has a great reputation and is willing to work with you. |
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| I buy the boat that best suits my style of fishing and what I am looking for in features and storage and function. But just as important as the boat you buy is the dealer you buy it from. I talked to people who purchased boats from the dealer I was considering makeing sure there was service there after the sale. I consider the dealer I bought my boats from part of my family they are always there when I need them. I was fishing out of a Crestliner long before they were one of my sponsors they have the features that I need in a boat and are willing to make changes year to year to improve their boats. The most important thing is to find the size and style of boat you needand then make your decision on brand.
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Why do you buy the boat you do?