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Single or Dual Console?
New to freshwater fishing. Will be doing most around Lake Okeechobee. 2
people most of the time. I want something with a little speed. 30 - 40
mph, would be great. Faster, would be even greater. Willing to spend $5-7K
on a used boat. What do you guys suggest and why? Size, Aluminum or glass,
Single or dual console and why? Or am I kidding myself at that price? TIA |
Bubba
May 19
2005
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| I would look for a dual console for safety of the rider ( gives then
something to hold too) :) and helps block the wind and rain . If you can
get a glass boat for that price i would be should to check the engine out,as
for an aluminium for down there I would look at the Tournament V18 by Bass
Tracker as it has a modified v bottom and will help you get into tight
spots. For those speeds you'll need an 90 -125 hp engine just comparing it
to mine with a 125 but also depends on the boat design as you get a couple
more mph or less.
I would think that you'll need to up your price range a bit but there are
deals out there if you can find them .....Good Luck |
Chris
May 19
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| According to my riders they would prefer it if I Have a 2nd council. We
have a huge lakefly hatch on my home lake, and truthfully it is rather
comical after a nice ride across the lake :-). Chris |
Chris
May 19
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| Bubba,
Definitely dual console in my opinion. Like Chris says it keeps critters
of the passenger. It also protects them a bit from rain when yer cookin down
the lake and it gives them something to hold onto when hitting some of those
waves. Also gives you extra storage room when you have no passenger (you can
keep extras or a cooler under there if your boat doesn't have a cooler. Good
luck with the boat hunt let us know what you come up with.
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Joshuall
May 19
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| I'm going to go against the grain a little. While dual console boats are
good for all of the reasons mentioned, I don't mind single console boats at
all. They have their benefits as well. The windshield on the second console
does not get in the way when casting. It's easier to walk all the way around
the boat on a single console boat as the rod locker usually extends the
front deck all the way behind the middle of the boat. Most single console
boats I've seen have a hand rail for the passenger to hold on to if they
want. If you get hungry, just open your mouth while at full speed. It works
for whales, why not you. Single console boats tend to cost less. With a
price range of $5k-7k, I think you will have better luck going with a single
console. Sure, I'd recommend a dual console and all the trimmings... it's a
no brainer if money is no object. But in this case, it appears it is. I'd
also really look at aluminum boats. They send to be less expensive and
easier to maintain then fiberglass. Aluminum also has it's draw backs. In
big waves, they can get pounded. Also, the wind tends to push them around
easier as they are much lighter. But their weight also means you get good
speed with a smaller engine. My 17' Bass Tracker with a 60hp engine runs
about 45mph. You can _easily_ find a nice aluminum boat for that range. |
Todd
May 19
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| I have owned both single and dual console boats, and the arguements or
comments by otheres here are all accurate. A single console is a loot
roomier to fish out of. A dual console is a lot more comfotable when flying
down the river. A lot of guys have the, "I'll get a single because its more convenient to
me, and that amateur fishig out of the back should feel priveledged just to
get to rid in my forty thousand bass boat." Seriously, I have opted for dual console because my son and daughter fish
tournaments with me, and at safe light in December its pretty frigging cold
sitting still much less speeding up the river. You are looking for a smaller (maybe) boat, that may not run as fast so the
iddue may be mitigated some, but I've been the frozen back boater. |
Bob
May 19
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| There are fair arguments for both setups, and to respond to that your better
boat manufacturers now build their boats to retrofit the second console when
and if you want it. Usually a hard core tournament guy will get a single, which won't resale as
good as the dual. Both of my lines, Bass Cat and Champion, I just order up
the console, and it's a fifteen minute install. |
Pat
May 21
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| Thanks for all of the responses. I am making the move from saltwater to
freshwater fishing. As a saltwater fisherman, I always liked the easy
movement available to me around a center console. All of my center console
boats were in the size range of 23 to 30 feet except for a 17 foot whaler
that I once owned. The center console also allowed you to absorb the shock
of rough water with your legs instead of your butt, as you were in a
standing position. Because of my experience with center console boats, I am
also wondering if a saltwater flats boat wouldn't be a satisfactory choice.
Please give me your ideas on why the center console concept does not apply
to bass and other freshwater fishing. //ducking for cover |
Bubba
May 21
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