Wife says yes to a boat.......now what!!??

[darren123]

I bet he uses this boat to wakeboard behind also so if this is true he has a 200L tank he probably bought it so It can actually try and produce a wake.

Also does BRP still even make jet boats any more? I found a couple articles saying they stopped making boats last year. So how can there be a 2014 model PIKEATTACK?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...rticle4546461/

Now that you mention it, I don't even think you can buy a 2013 model. Seems they stopped production in 2013 with the 2012 model, they only list 2012 series online. Wasn't able to find a 2013 year, his is custom however so who knows...

[pikeattack]

they have new boats, and they are all with bombardier motors, i dont know what the globe and mail is bs'ing about, but they have new models, like the 2013 wake and i believe they have come out with a 2014 wake too, i ordered mine in 2012, i ordered a 2013 model with custom engines, custom stereo custom seats and custom tank, it is just over the new model ones at 200 litres, i mine is also a bit higher at the sides and a bit lower in the back all in all it cost me about just over 50 grand, and i dont plan on buying a new one for at least 10 years, as this is the most expensive boat i have ever bought, you dont have to believe me or get upset at me for saying the truth, just sayin.

[pikeattack]

here is one of the 2013 wake models...url

[Sinker]

Heh.......for fifty grand I could get one hell of a boat!! Fully rigged, and ready to rock!! A 20ft lund with 250 yammy fully rigged!!! You can keep your sea-doo!

[grizzlygreig]

Heh.......for fifty grand I could get one hell of a boat!! Fully rigged, and ready to rock!! A 20ft lund with 250 yammy fully rigged!!! You can keep your sea-doo!

You said it!!!...

[Fishmore]

Hey 410001661, Same thing here, wife gave the go ahead for a boat last summer and I bought a new one at the boat show this year. I'm not a highly mechanical guy so went with new so that I wasn't spending time having to deal with someone's neglect if I had bought used.

Went with a 1650 Lund Rebel XL with single side console and a 75hp 4 stroke. Get's me fishing when I want and I've got it rigged for Lake O Salmon, just have to pick my days. We've had myself, wife and 3 kids between the ages of 6 - 11 in the boat and had them zipping around on the tube no problem. We've had 2 adults, 1 kid in the boat and myself and my 6 year old on the tube, and we were doing a pretty good clip on the tube without any issues that I could tell. We're going to try waterskiing next year - my boys aged 6 and 9 should be fine with me and my wife in the boat, but having an adult male get up with myself and a spotter in the boat may be a little tougher.

All in all, the boat has worked out nicely. I just have to find a nice cushion for my wife so she can read while leaning on the front of the console - (cramps my space fishing off the bow though .... )

Have fun boat shopping!

Fishmore

[Elk hunter]

they have new boats, and they are all with bombardier motors, i dont know what the globe and mail is bs'ing about, but they have new models, like the 2013 wake and i believe they have come out with a 2014 wake too, i ordered mine in 2012, i ordered a 2013 model with custom engines, custom stereo custom seats and custom tank, it is just over the new model ones at 200 litres, i mine is also a bit higher at the sides and a bit lower in the back all in all it cost me about just over 50 grand, and i dont plan on buying a new one for at least 10 years, as this is the most expensive boat i have ever bought, you dont have to believe me or get upset at me for saying the truth, just sayin.

Maybe right from BRP would make it more legitimate?

http://www.brp.com/en-us/company/new...rt-boat-market

[410001661]

Guys.......first off I am not interested in a jet boat. Not suited to what I want to do - plus what do you do with a glass boat when you want to go for a shore lunch on a rocky shoal? With an aluminum you can gently set it on the rocks and not worry about it. My buddy has an outboard jet drive on a jon boat and it is a great boat until you get in the weeds then the intake gets clogged and the water stops flowing (you risk seizing the motor) - then you have to stop the motor take off your hunting jacket and pull the weeds from the intake - NOT fun in November!!

I want a general aluminum utility boat (no carpet flat floor with walk through benches) that I can hunt and fish from BUT be large enough to pull a tube, boarder or knee boarder. Does not have to be the fastest thing on the lake. I am not sure if a deep and wide 16' - 16'6" with a 20-30Hp tiller would do or a 16'6-18' side console with a 40-60-7Hp would be better suited. I am going fishing this weekend and will try and take a couple of boats for a ride and see what I like.

I am in no rush to buy and want to make sure I get a good quality boat that suits my needs.

[410001661]

Hey 410001661, Same thing here, wife gave the go ahead for a boat last summer and I bought a new one at the boat show this year. I'm not a highly mechanical guy so went with new so that I wasn't spending time having to deal with someone's neglect if I had bought used.

Went with a 1650 Lund Rebel XL with single side console and a 75hp 4 stroke. Get's me fishing when I want and I've got it rigged for Lake O Salmon, just have to pick my days. We've had myself, wife and 3 kids between the ages of 6 - 11 in the boat and had them zipping around on the tube no problem. We've had 2 adults, 1 kid in the boat and myself and my 6 year old on the tube, and we were doing a pretty good clip on the tube without any issues that I could tell. We're going to try waterskiing next year - my boys aged 6 and 9 should be fine with me and my wife in the boat, but having an adult male get up with myself and a spotter in the boat may be a little tougher.

All in all, the boat has worked out nicely. I just have to find a nice cushion for my wife so she can read while leaning on the front of the console - (cramps my space fishing off the bow though .... )

Have fun boat shopping!

Fishmore

I'll be at the boat show and the Sportsman Show - but I am also going to look in the US to see what I can find. I hear there are some great deals down there.

[trimmer21]

I'll be at the boat show and the Sportsman Show - but I am also going to look in the US to see what I can find. I hear there are some great deals down there.

Be vary careful. There's a lot of storm-damaged sinkers that have been "re-worked". In the US,there's no such thing as "disclosure". It's buyer beware,all the way. I have colleagues and a neighbor that all found out the hard way.