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  1. 07-15-2019, 02:02 PM #1
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    Default Welded Boats

    It's probably been discussed, but I can't find it with a search.

    Anyway, if a fella were looking for an all welded 14-16ft aluminum boat, which should be looking to for the best ride?? Also, please feel free to point out other aspects of welded aluminum boats that make one superior to another.

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    My Triton is built like a tank. All I would own
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    Best ride available, hands down, is an older model Xpress hyperlift. Good luck finding one. Triton made a similar hull but wasn't near as responsive or dry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by triplebeard View Post
    Best ride available, hands down, is an older model Xpress hyperlift. Good luck finding one. Triton made a similar hull but wasn't near as responsive or dry.
    What years are we talking about??

    And, DrDuck, I really like the Triton Ambush 16, but they are out of production also.
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    Look hard at a Prodigy Boats before you make your final decision.
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    It may be helpful to know that I want the boat for fishing and want remote steering.
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    Chad can build you exactly what you order. Highly recommended.
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    I have an 18' xpress and its been a dang good boat. Really stable and fishes great.
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    best part about owning a prodigy is getting to take a semi annual road trip to get the cracks fixed....
    Seeing these soulless vanilla ice lookin Yankees on a bassboat is worse than watching a woman get her implants taken out. It's just wrong. Get back in your Lund and go back to infisherman.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Griffin View Post
    best part about owning a prodigy is getting to take a semi annual road trip to get the cracks fixed....
    I've seen that mentioned a few places now. Are they that bad at cracking?

    Asking out of curiosity, no way I'd ever spend $20k + on a metal boat.
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    Buying new?
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    MKW, get your butt down to my place. Me and a buddy of mine did pretty well in an hour Friday morning.IMG_20190712_093628296.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBK View Post
    Buying new?
    No, it will be used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skrimp View Post
    MKW, get your butt down to my place. Me and a buddy of mine did pretty well in an hour Friday morning.IMG_20190712_093628296.jpg
    Damn...I'm ready.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Griffin View Post
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    Got a buddy who just posted his G3 for sale on Facebook. 15’ side console, trolling motor, fish finder, 3 hole Yamaha 40 that’s been in freshwater it’s whole life. $4500
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    Quote Originally Posted by SCmudder7071 View Post
    Got a buddy who just posted his G3 for sale on Facebook. 15’ side console, trolling motor, fish finder, 3 hole Yamaha 40 that’s been in freshwater it’s whole life. $4500
    I don't do FB, so I won't be able to see that one.
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    1656 Havoc with Yamaha 50 tiller. It's on here in the TP but probably have to search for it.
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    I like my Havoc for what I do with it. Not a big water crossing boat at 1553 but very comfortable in the river and creek.
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    I bought a 1542 War Eagle about a year ago, and have used the hell out of it. I love it.
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