Fishing Boat
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 REPO! 2003 SEA HUNT 232 TRITON, 200 HP,GPS, NO RESERVE!  US $14,300.00
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 2006 Mako 1901 Tunnel Bank Repo Center Console Fishing! US $8,100.00 |
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 2006 Bentley 180 Fish & Cruise Pontoon Boat US $8,700.00
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 2006 G3 Eagle 185 Bass Boat US $8,500.00
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 2006 LOWE FM175SBK SC FISHING MACHINE W HONDA 90 US $5,301.00
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 2005 SEA FOX 257 CC, TWIN OPTIMAX, 125 HRS, NO RESERVE! US $15,600.00 |
 1990 Tracker Nitro 175TF US $2,755.00
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 2004 CARAVELLE 176 FISHING SKI BOAT 17FT W/TRAILER NICE US $7,632.00
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 2008 ProCraft 186Pro Bank Repo Absolute Sale No Reserve US $11,300.00 |
 2007 Cape Craft 15CC Outboard Fishing Boat US $2,859.00
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 Sea Fox Dual Console 150 Honda 4 Stroke 41.5 Hours! US $15,100.00 |
 1993 RANGER 372 FIBERGLASS BASS FISHING BOAT NO RESERVE US $6,800.00 |
 Hydra-Sports 2390 Vector, Center Console, Warranty! NR US $13,500.00
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 2000 Crestliner 21 Feet Aluminum Boat (NO RESERVE) US $3,672.00
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 Beautiful Blue hulled Sea Ray 270 Select Bowrider w/496 US $20,100.00 |
 14' SUGARSAND JET BOAT WITH FISHING PACKAGE US $2,550.00
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 79 Grady White CC w/ Rebult 1998 150 Evinrude Ocean Run US $1,325.00 |
 2007 Sea Ray 44 SEDAN BRIDGE *Loaded Sea Ray Expo Boat! US $245,600.00 |
 Lund 208 Pro V GL New 2008 US $44,400.00
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 1982 Skeeter Bass Fishing Boat 90HP Mariner Runs Great! US $1,526.00
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 Cruisers 50 ft. Sedan Bridge Diesel Yacht 1999 US $269,000.00 |
 25' Wellcraft Coastal Walkaround US $3,100.00
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 2006 Carolina Skiff 24DLX Flats Fishing Bank Repo 115HP US $5,600.00 |
 2008 CHAPARRAL 210SSI w/ MERC 5.0 MPI!!! NO RESERVE!!!! US $18,200.00
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 2006 Tracker Pro Team 190TX w/08' 75hp Mercury Optimax US $8,100.00
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 24' Bentley 244 4PT FISH Pontoon Boat Like NEW! EXTRAS US $7,600.00
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 2002 G3 1860 deluxe with 60 yamaha US $4,100.00
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 bass tracker pro17 US $1,525.00 |
 2007 BassTracker P.T. 175 with Mercury 50hp 2-stroke US $5,800.00
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 2006 Fiesta Pontoon w/ 06' Mercury 115hp Optmax US $12,100.00
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 2004 Palm Beach 205 White Cap US $7,000.00
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 04 Blazer Bay Full Financing Available US $12,600.00 |
 24'Suntracker Party Barge No Reserve US $2,850.00
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 WaterQuest 2 Person Fishing Boat US $732.99 |
 1999 World Cat 266SF 2-Mercury 200HP Optimax NO RESERVE US $12,800.00 |
 DIESEL BOAT! US $50,100.01 |
 NO RESERVE-02 LOGIC BY TRIUMPH 15 FT CC-90HP JOHNSON!!! US $1,675.00 |
 2000 Ranger R91VS, 200 EFI MERC. EX.CONDITIION! US $16,500.00 |
 TRACKER SPORTSMAN 16FT BOAT WITH 25HP 4 STROKE TOHATSU US $1,025.00
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Fishing Boat
One of the most popular uses for boats is for fishing. People sometimes look at the bewildering array of available boat types and are confused about what type is most useful for them. Hopefully this article will make you aware of the various types of fishing boats there are so you can do a good job going about picking the best design for you to build in your home workshop.
The first thing you have to decide is what type of water you'll be fishing on. A suitable boat for small ponds and backwaters would not necessarily be the best choice for near coastal conditions where bigger seas might sneak up on you. Similarly a river fishing boat capable of handling wild whitewater might be a disappointing performer on larger, open lakes. A boat that will have to do double duty as a fishing and waterfowl hunting boat will be very different from a boat that will be doing double duty as a fishing and water skiing boat. Spend some time identifying the uses of your boat first - what kind of water, how fast, how many people - these are what will dictate the best type of boat for you to build.
If you primarily intend to fish in rivers, especially smaller, fast moving rivers, you'll want a drift boat, that is one that is primarily intended to drift down rivers. There are two types of these, the Western style, sometimes called, McKenzie River drift boats, and Midwestern style drift boats less for canyon shooting in the mountainous West, and more for smaller rivers and streams common throughout the US. The Midwestern style can be rowed much faster and with more control than the Western types intended only for drifting downriver, where the oars are only used for keeping the boat pointed downriver.
If you intend to fish on lakes, bays and protected waters, you have a choice of quite a few designs. If you intend to both row and use moderate power, there are few better choices than a Carolina style dory. These easy-to-build boats get up and plane easily, carry lots of load, are quite stable and yet still may be rowed in a pinch.
If you want to go fast, under primarily engine power, and still plan to mostly fish in wide rivers, lakes, bays, etc., a semi V or full V-bottom power boat may be your best choice., These come from smaller - two passenger sizes, easily pulled on a trailer behind a small car, all the way to big, 6 or 8 passenger models that can also handle sea conditions. Another option for this kind of conditions is the Pacific power dory. These highly stable and efficient hulls can outperform commercially made fiberglass models and can be built for a fraction of what a new boat costs.
If you would like a man-powered or small engine boat you can toss in the back of a pickup or on a car roof and head to a stream, lake, bay or bayou, consider one of the ultra-light boats with plans available. They come in various shapes, from prams and dories, to canoes and kayaks. Larger sea-kayaks are suitable for fishing and waterfowl hunting. Using modern materials some of these boats can weigh as little as 40 pounds so can be carried to the water with one hand.
Finally, if you want to use your boat to fish in the ocean, you'll be faced with very different conditions than in protected waters so need to look for a boat designed for ocean conditions. V-bottom Carolina dories, Pacific power dories, and V-bottom center console boats are all suitable for coastal conditions, and also will outperform heavier factory made boats and may be used with smaller, more economical engines.
For offshore conditions, very specialized craft are called for. Grand Banks dories are some of the most seaworthy boats ever designed. They'll power through any weather, though they're no speed demons, and can also be sailed. In 1876 (the 100th year birthday of the USA) an 18-foot open dory, named the Centennial was used on the first single-handed North Atlantic crossing from New York to England. Other candidates for home built offshore fishing boats include Hawaiian sampans, mullet skiffs, and larger v bottom Carolina dories. Each has their pluses and minuses, depending on whether speed, economy, or a smooth ride is the more important characteristic.
Jeff Spira is a naval architect, marine engineer, writer and historian offering custom design easy to build boat plans at the Spira International Boatbuilding website. Learn about boat building including stitch and glue, download a free PDF e-book boat plan with illustrations, or watch Jeff's boat building videos as featured on You Tube.
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