Fishing Boat
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 1970 24' Formula Thunderbird Diesel US $4,151.00 |
 MAKO 18 LTS – ONE VERSATILE FISHING MACHINE! US $15,000.00 |
 86 Bass Tracker 17' Aluminum Fishing Boat & Trailer NJ US $510.00 |
 1984 18' Sylavan Fishing boat  US $2,050.00
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 1994 17 ft CAROLINA SKIFF / No Reserve US $3,550.00
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 1982 17' SEAWAY BOAT W/CONN TRAILER 85HP FORCE ENGINE US $762.00 |
 Sprint 286 Pro Tournament Bass Boat US $2,925.00 |
 16' Northwoods Super Fish Deluxe Loaded Boat w/extras US $2,975.00
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 NO RESERVE**2006 G3 175 PF SERIES**BANK REPO US $4,501.00
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 1997 Bass Tender 11'3" Fishing Boat & Trailer - SC US $1,025.00 |
 2000 Trophy 2052 Walkaround LX US $9,800.00
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 NO RESERVE-2000 GLASTRON SX 175-3.0 LITRE-2 OWNER-CLEAN US $3,051.00
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 1999 TRITON TR-17 BASS FISHING BOAT JOHNSON 115 NICE US $5,925.00
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 2010 Boston Whaler Super Sport US $10,100.00 |
 Fishing Boat US $860.00 |
 2005 Nitro NX 882 Bass Boat MERCURY 150 Nice NO RESERVE US $10,100.00 |
 Boston Whaler Dautlless 16' US $14,600.00
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 PRO SPORTS ProkAT 2650 CATAMARAN FISHING BOAT US $17,100.00
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 PROLINE walkaround WALK cuddy BAY REPO no Reserve US $13,400.00
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 2007 KEY WEST 1720 CENTER CONSOLE US $9,100.00 |
 2004 CHAPARRAL BOWRIDER 220 SSI, Duo-Prop w/ Swimdeck US $14,600.00
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 2005 TRACKER 1754SC FISHING BOAT WITH TRAILER NO RESER US $4,101.00 |
 2005 Crestliner 1650 Fishhawk, 2005 Yamaha 70 4 Stroke US $9,100.00
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 BOSTON WHALER OUTRAGE CLASSIC 18 200 ETEC H.O. US $9,100.00
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 16' Center Console Fishing Bass Boat 70 HP Free Ship US $561.00 |
 15' Skeeter Bass fishing boat motor and trailer US $2,000.00
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 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer US $60,100.00 |
 36 YELLOWFIN CENTER CONSOLE FISHING BOAT TRIPLE MERCS US $62,109.00 |
 1996 Bayliner Capri CL 19.5' bow rider ski / fish boat US $3,500.00
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 2005 NITRO 770 DUAL CONSOLE BASS BOAT US $7,425.00 |
 1986 Master Fabricators Masterfab Pontoon Houseboat US $10,100.01 |
 STAMAS Center Console Cuddy Tarpon 255 TOTALY REDONE US $4,500.00
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 1994 Pursuit Dual Console 18'6" Used Boat - FL US $2,801.00 |
 Skeeter bass boat US $8,300.00
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 1988 Chris Craft Sea Hawk 216 with Johnson 200 hp US $1,525.00
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 1996 McKee Craft Fishing boat.EX Police Boat Big Engine US $4,950.00
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 Hydra Sports Walk Around Cuddy Fishing Boat LOOK! US $16,500.00 |
 16' Alumacraft Lunker w/ Motor, Trolling Motor, & MORE! US $610.00
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 2008 Starcraft Starfire 1600 SC Fishing/Cruising Boat US $4,600.00
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 2002 BASS TRACKER TX-17 FISHING BOAT! FRESHWATER US $4,499.00
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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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