07-31-2008, 05:44 PM
I used to have a 2006 Bayliner 175 open bow that I set up as a fish and ski with the trolling motor and carpet covered deck to stand on in the front (instead of the front seats). I found that because 99% of what I do is fishing that the boat just didn't meet all of my needs i.e. rod locker, livewell, general storage and fishing deck space. So... I traded it in for a 2008 Ranger 210 Reata and absolutely love it. WAAAY more power and about 10000 times more storage and fishability. It is also a much more capable ski/tube boat if I wanted to use it for that.
Basically, as someone who has owned both styles of fish-n-ski's I would definitely recommend that if you do mostly fishing, get a "mostly" fishing boat. If you do more skiing then get the ski/bowrider style with some fishing features.
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Basically, as someone who has owned both styles of fish-n-ski's I would definitely recommend that if you do mostly fishing, get a "mostly" fishing boat. If you do more skiing then get the ski/bowrider style with some fishing features.
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