My first Boat, Finally!!

  • jlbassfishing
    Posts: 50
    February 26, 2006 at 4:16 am #1249050

    Here she is! I just turned 30 in Dec and I finally own my own boat, which opens up a whole new world of opportunities to me. It is a 2003 Crestliner fishhawk 1850 dual console with a 24v minkota, on board charger, and of course the 115 Yamaha 4-stroke!! I can’t wait for the ice to thaw, it’s hard to stand on the ice and cast my bass lures and hit those small holes the ice auger’s make so I will just wait and drool over the thought of firing her up the first time. Just thought I’d share my good news, thanks for looking.

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    February 26, 2006 at 4:26 am #424564

    Quote:

    it’s hard to stand on the ice and cast my bass lures and hit those small holes the ice auger’s make

    Flipping and pitching, practice makes perfect. Keep trying those 8 inch holes are not to bad.

    Great boat.
    Ron

    MFO
    Minneapolis, MN
    Posts: 1451
    February 26, 2006 at 4:28 am #424567

    Congrats!! It’s that time of the year.

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    February 26, 2006 at 4:50 am #424569

    Congrats!! Great looking rig!!

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    February 26, 2006 at 5:03 am #424572

    Congrats on your first rig..

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    February 26, 2006 at 5:15 am #424573

    Doing pretty darn good for your first boat! Nice!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59996
    February 26, 2006 at 5:21 am #424575

    There’s always P4!

    Congrats!!!!

    fishahollik
    South Range, WI
    Posts: 1776
    February 26, 2006 at 11:46 am #424600

    Nice looking boat, but its a shame your gonna abuse it with bass fishing.

    evileye
    Milan Il
    Posts: 407
    February 26, 2006 at 12:43 pm #424602

    Nice Rig!! Have a Great summer

    emover
    Malcom, IA
    Posts: 1939
    February 26, 2006 at 1:04 pm #424605

    Congrats on the nice new boat Should make for some great times It took me 20 years longer than you, but it does feel good

    dave

    Willeye
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 683
    February 26, 2006 at 1:59 pm #424609

    Congrats JL on your first boat. Even though you’ve never had it in the water, now is the time to start prepping the wife for getting the next boat. It is a long and tedious battle, so get started today. I’ve had my boat for two years and I think I’ll be given permission to get another in just a short 7-10 years.

    CR

    JCK
    nora springs ia floyd
    Posts: 518
    February 26, 2006 at 2:43 pm #424622

    NICE RIG

    rlamar
    Davenport, Iowa, USA
    Posts: 293
    February 26, 2006 at 3:12 pm #424627

    That’s a nice looking rig, however this opens a whole new can of worms. I’m not sure if anyones warned you, but chicks dig a guy with a big boat, it could put a strain on the marrage

    shaley
    Milford IA
    Posts: 2178
    February 26, 2006 at 3:59 pm #424640

    Great looking ride, got my first at 19 wasnt as pretty as that but got me on the water. Good thing my wife loves fishing as much as me so in the next year or 2 when upgrade time comes there wont be a fight

    drewsdad
    Crosby, MN
    Posts: 3138
    February 26, 2006 at 4:58 pm #424655

    Nice boat sir! I got my first boat 6 years ago at the age of 37. I also started out with a pretty nice first boat (Mr Pike 17 with a 115 yama) I still have that boat and like another poster said, I may have it for life. Have fun and by the way your boat looks a little “deep V”. Are you sure you aren’t planning on chasing other fish besides bass?

    dd

    wetboots
    Oakdale MN
    Posts: 134
    February 26, 2006 at 7:52 pm #424674

    Great lookin boat!

    stillakid2
    Roberts, WI
    Posts: 4603
    February 26, 2006 at 8:09 pm #424679

    Gettin’ your first rig is definitely exciting and thanks for letting us share in your latest milestone! However, don’t let these guys mislead you too much…… it’s not the upgrades that require finessing with the better half, it’s convincing them that everyone should own at least 3 boats! You’ll need a flat bottom winter beater for the river and roadside accesses as well as a pontoon for social events!

    Of course, I’m only pulling your leg a little but……. we really should have at least 3 rigs, don’t you think???

    Enjoy the new toy and c’mon soft water!!!!!

    pyake
    Posts: 167
    February 26, 2006 at 9:00 pm #424556

    Nice rig

    jlbassfishing
    Posts: 50
    February 27, 2006 at 3:41 am #424811

    Quote:

    and by the way your boat looks a little “deep V”. Are you sure you aren’t planning on chasing other fish besides bass?

    dd


    It was a compromise, we have 3 kids and we didn’t want them walking around the deck of a bass boat with 2 inches preventing them from falling in. I absolutely love the layout of this boat, they put a lot of thought into those fishhawks, tons of room up front, big flat rear deck for others, and a nice wide ledge around the boat for kids to lean on when fishing. They even left about 4-5 inches of room on the side of the passenger console to lay rods flat on the deck and slide back along the side for traveling. This will be great for all species, That is Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth Bass

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    February 27, 2006 at 4:12 am #424822

    Jeremy,
    Very nice boat, It sure IS a whole lot nicer than my first boat, great for you.
    I def recomment hitting pool 4 to get some time on it, and heck there are lots of fish also. Use Evert’s, and Dean and show you where the couple of wingdams are.
    good luck with the boat,
    looks great,
    Jack..

    krisko
    Durand, WI
    Posts: 1364
    February 27, 2006 at 2:52 pm #424878

    Super nice boat. I know the feeling on the new boat thing. She’s a beauty and hope to see you out soon.

    DeeZee
    Champlin, Mn
    Posts: 2128
    February 27, 2006 at 7:09 pm #424957

    Jeremy,

    Congrats on your new rig! Nothing better than that first boat to call all your own! I bet you are sitting in it as we speak.

    Does this mean I will see you up nort in my neck of the woods this summer chasing smallies?

    dwightanders
    Sandstone,MN
    Posts: 13
    February 27, 2006 at 7:19 pm #424959

    Great boat!! I own the 1750 with a 90 Johnson and I love it. Very smooth ride and it handles those bigger waves just great. Having that Yamaha on there is a nice. Wish Brunswick wouldn’t have said no more Yamaha’s on their boats .

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