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Why Buy a Center Console Boat

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

What is a Center Console Boat?

Have you been looking for the type of boat that has multiple functions, can be used with the family as well as fishing, and is affordable? If you have, the Center Console Boat is just what you have been looking for.

Center Consoles are a type of powerboat with the console located in the center of the boat, halfway between the bow and stern. The hull is open and extends to the bow of the boat, with the deck surrounding the console. This makes it easy to walk around from the bow to the stern.

The hull is constructed of either aluminum or Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. The hull shape can be a Deep Vee, Modified Deep Vee or Cathedral bottom. Some Center Consoles over 22’ may have small toilet facilities located beneath the console. Aluminum and canvas T-tops are available to provide protection from the sun and heat.

How can I use a Center Console Boat?

These boats are extremely versatile in their functions; and can be used for fishing, skiing, tubing, and diving. With their excellent performance and maneuverability, you can take your center console anywhere. They are just as suitable to take out for water skiing on a calm lake, as they are for fishing on the rough seas.

To make accommodations for fishing; this boat can be equipped with rod holders, outriggers, baitwell to keep live bait, and ice lockers to keep your catch fresh on ice.

This type of boat is also commonly used as a tender for larger yachts.

Center Console Facts:

These boats usually range from 12 – 32 feet, with maximum capacities of 5 – 8 people. The cost of this boat ranges from $7,000 – $100,000, with average cost at $20,000. The most popular propulsion type of these boats is an Outboard engine. However, they can also be a Stern Drive or Jet Drive; with horsepower ranging from 40HP-500HP.

Center Console Boats have very little protection from inclement weather. They also are not equipped with bathroom facilities or sleeping quarters.

Popular Brands of Center Console Boats:

Contender Sea Hunt

Cape Horn Sea Fox

Yellow Fin Trophy

Fountain Boston Whaler

Triton Keywest

Pioneer Sail Fish

Donzi Blue Fin

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Why Choose a Pontoon Boat?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Pontoon Boats

Why buy a pontoon boat?

First of all, it is the only boat that is known as a “Party Boat”. However, if you need additional reasons there plenty. This type of boat offers many attractive features; the low price, plenty of extra room for stretching out or taking a group of people for a ride. They are also easily customized to specific needs, and come in various models. Some pontoon boats are intended for fishing, others for cruising, and some have a dual purpose.

What can I do with a pontoon boat?

There are a wide variety of uses for a pontoon boat. The biggest perk that I know of is that you can fit a lot more people than on most other types of boats. The more, the merrier. Right? There are many accessories available that can be added to your pontoon boat to customize it for your use. You can have bench seating all around the sides, in rows, or just use lawn furniture and tables. Adding a camper enclosure can make most all pontoons suitable for spending a night on board. Attaching a canopy makes your pontoon boat ready for an afternoon cruise with family and friends by providing shade from the hot sun. For the fishermen; you can get built in livewells, rod holders, and bait buckets. The deck of a pontoon boat also makes a great platform for fishing with the buddies. It is also an ideal boat to use for scuba diving. Some models are even fast enough to pull the kids on water skis, wake boards, or tubes.

These boats are also available with freshwater and toilet facilities.

What is a pontoon boat made of?

A pontoon boat is a lightweight vessel. The hull of the boat is constructed of tubes called pontoons, which taper in at the front of the boat. This allows for better movement and speed in the water. An aluminum frame attaches the pontoons to the deck platform. The deck of a pontoon boat can be made out of wood, aluminum or fiberglass. There is a railing all around the deck for safety. This comes in useful for the occasions when the boat is used for party cruising.

Where should I take my pontoon boat?

The best place to cruise on your pontoon boat is in a lake, river, or other calm water. They are not made for the sea because of its shallow hull. Waves over two feet will be washing on to the deck of your boat. So I would stay away from the rough waters of the ocean.

Pontoon Facts:

Depending on the size of the Pontoon boat; it can hold anywhere from 6-17 people.

The sizes range from 14 to 28 feet.

The average price of a pontoon boat is $11,000; with prices ranging anywhere from $7,000 – $30,000 new. A used pontoon boat can range from $1,000 – $15,000.

Pontoon boats use an outboard engine and stern drive; with horsepower ranging from 10HP to 135HP.

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Finding boat online

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

A nice hot day in summer with the sea spray hitting your face and a fast boat in which you are in is sure adventure. It is an absolutely wonderful experience and for that you have to go boat hunting. If you are looking to find boat for sale look on the internet. You would get all the necessary information available online and you can get the best out of them to go for boat sales. You can also find boats for sale at a boat auction. There are both weaknesses and strengths of a boat auction. At a real auction, it’s difficult to find out how the bidding would go. The lighter bidding helps to get the boat at a good price. The quality and number of boats offered always depend on the bidding volume. Boats like Viking, Hatteras and Bertram can get a higher bidding. The boats that are not very popular have a low bidding and if you are lucky you can buy a cheap boat there. Now, if you have owned boats for a long time you would know that owning boats is quite an expensive thing. You have to note down the cost of the initial purchase and also consider all the financial aspects. If you are to drain all the financial resources for the sake of owning a boat, it becomes a hazard. So consideration of all these factors is utterly important. While you are looking for boat sales, you should also consider the depreciation value. If it is a brand new boat and you are going for buying it first time, then you should not go in for a very large vessel at the least cost. Boats get corroded very fast because of the constant erosion of water beneath the vessel. Do not go in for the fancy paintings on the boat which would get washed off easily. You have to look at the body closely and see if they are already getting corroded. Look at the rails, whether they are distorted or loose. There could be cracks in the hull or on the deck. If there is a leak that indicates, it is made of poor quality. The insides and window frames are to be checked so that they are not weakly structured. Considering all these, and learning a lot on boats you can venture to buy boats and look out for the boat sales. You would get any boat for sale but consider the above mentioned points to get to the right vehicle. That would make owning a boat a pleasure for you.

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Buying a Flats or Bay Boat

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Flats and Bay Boats

When considering purchasing a boat to use for fishing in shallow waters, because of their similarities, bay boats and flats boats may come to mind. There are a few differences to consider when deciding which boat is best for your specific needs.

Flats

These boats are also known as skiffs, and are built for shallow coastal waters. Used primarily for flats fishing, they are great for catching tarpon, redfish, snook, and bonefish. They have the ability to glide across calm water silently, and be maneuvered by a pole. They are usually suitable for water that is 12 inches deep. However, there are some flats with a shallow enough draft to be used in as little as 5 inches of water. These boats can hold two to three people. They are built with enough casting deck space on the bow and stern for fishing. They are also equipped with rod holders, livewells, and tackle storage. This does not leave much room for seating.

When purchasing a flats boat, there are a few qualities that are important to look for. You want your flats boat to be quiet, not warning all the fish of your arrival. It should also be easily maneuverable with poling. You want to be as dry as possible when you are fishing on your flats boat, so making sure that the boat is a smooth ride is crucial. The bigger the boat, the smoother the ride will be. However, a bigger boat will not be as shallow. It is very important to make certain that the boat is safe, because you will be standing most of the time, and throwing the balance off while fishing.

This boat has an outboard engine propulsion, ranging from 17 – 25 feet in length, and can accommodate up to three people.

Popular manufacturers of flats are:

Action Craft Century Coastline Ranger AR

Glasstream Sea Hunter

Bays

Bay boats are a cross between a center console and a flats boat. The higher gunwales make this boat more versatile, allowing for the ability to go off shore on the calm seas. It is also built with a shallow draft, enabling you to fish in shallow waters. A bay boat also has the ability to be maneuvered by pole. The center console allows for easy rod maneuverability around the deck. Bay boats are equipped with livewells, rod holders, dry storage, and ice coolers. There is more dry storage than on a flats boat, which is important for keeping your items safe from water damage. There are also options for attaching bimini canvas or T-tops.

When it comes to fishing, a bay boat is ideal for catching multiple types of fish. If you stay close to shore you can catch tarpon, sharks, bonefish, redfish and many more. When venturing off shore you will find grouper, snappers, and even kingfish just to name a few.

This boat has an outboard engine and stern drive propulsion, with 50 – 250 HP. They range from 16 – 22 feet in length, and can usually accommodate three people comfortably. The price range of bay boats is $11,000 – $35,000.

Popular manufacturers of bay boats are:

Carolina Skiff Key West

Triumph Mako

Ranger Kencraft

Both flats and bay boats are ideal for shallow waters and fair weather fishing. They are not well suited for cruising, skiing, or traveling. They are reasonably priced, and easily transported because they are lightweight.

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