Boat for bass fishing

[Tjooona]

Hi guys

I am considering to buy a bass boat... I am a first time buyer and would like to buy a boat with all the neccassary equipment. 

Firstly any recommendations or obvious choices you?

Secondly what is the essentials to have for a bass boat?

Price range - Depends on the boat.

Thanks

 

 

[HennieS]

Hi Tjoona

I will try and explain what I look for in a boat:

• Motor MUST be in a very good condition (if not new)[/*]
• Hull must be clean and crack free[/*]
• Being in the Cape you need a very good and strong sneaker motor[/*]
• Enough packing space on the boat to take most of my tackle[/*]
• Decent rod lockers that can take 7.6" rods[/*]
• Good livewell system, airator and pumps[/*]
• Being in the Cape hull must be able to handle rough waters[/*]
• Strong trailer with good braking system[/*]
• Fishfinders that you are comfortable with and easy to operate  

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Hope this helps, the smaller things like rod straps, chairs ect. you can take care of once you have the boat.

:kaykak

 

[cranky]

enough battery power to run all the electrics and trolling motor
a decent charger...as fishton noted in one of his threads...the batteries last a couple of years...but your charger should last a life time...a good charge will also condition your battery...so buy wisely.
lifejackets
cof and floatation certificate (which will include all the required items)
skippers license
a few of the things i can think of...