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opinions on boat I purchased

For use on southern and central California lakes, primarily for bass.

http://www.crestliner.com/boat_info/boat_model.asp?TID=100&BID=42

Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 (16') 50 HP Johnson 4 stroke, EFI Pacific trailer travel cover

2004 leftover, brand new, so I got a "deal". $13995

Options I'm adding: Minn-kota PowerDrive 55 w/universal transducer and wireless copilot Humminbirg Matrix 37 http://www.humminbird.com/products.asp?ID=379

I haven't heard much about Evinrude/Johnson motors for a long time, but I understand they were sold by OMC to Bombadier, who then formed a new "Outdoor Products" group for boats, motors, etc. The dealer tells me the Johnson is made by Suzuki, and Evinrude motors are made by Yahama. Any & all opinions appreciated.

Thx.

 Bob
Mar 11
2005
Its a beaughtiful boat. I'ld have opted for the 90HP outboard, but I understand financial constraints. Looks like it shoudl handle some chop witht he V design. Bob
Mar 11
It's a great boat Bob and a great looking one as well. What color scheme did you get? Joshuall
Mar 11
>understand financial constraints. Looks like it shoudl handle some chop >witht he V design.

I wouldn't have minded a bit more power, but it was a package deal on a leftover, including the motor. Probably the 50 has enough giddyup for me.

Hoping it handles the chop, it's why I chose a V hull instead of a true bass boat.

Changing my mind on the fishfinder because I've learned the universal transducer won't handle the multiple beams that the Humminbird 37 has.

Thx for the comments.

 Bob
Mar 11
>you get?

Thanks for the reply, Josh. The boat is white with the "sunset red" color accent.

Can't wait to pick it up, will be ready next week.

Close second choice for me was the Tracker 16' Pro Guide, but it's a kind of boring grey.

 Bob
Mar 11
Nice looking boat Bob.....congrats.. has alot of standard things with it...the only thing I would suggest is a 24v t/m if it does't have one, nice to have the extra power in the wind...what do you consider a central CA lake, around Fresno/Bakersfield or Modesto/Stockton? Have fun with it and be careful.....

sket

 sket
Mar 12
   
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