new boat

  • hawkihot
    Posts: 10
    January 5, 2013 at 6:29 pm #1307449

    I have been away from fishing for 40 years–getting ready to buy a new boat. Looking at either a lund crossover or a alumacraft trophy. Each would have a 150 hp. I will be fishing the Mississippi for walleyes mostly. Do I need a pro kicker???? I would think it might be a good idea once off the main channel. How reliable are these new engines–do I not need to think about an alternative way of getting back to the dock? Might add that I will have a bow fitted trolling unit. If you have either of these boats—do you recommend them? Thanks

    a-and-t
    By Rochester,MN
    Posts: 708
    January 5, 2013 at 7:06 pm #1127124

    depends on what type of fishing you want to do. We fish the Miss. and certain times of the year we use a kicker alot. I believe most manufactures 150hp motoers are pretty good and as long as you have a trolling motor you have an emergency way to get to shore.

    ICFISH
    St Michael, MN
    Posts: 17
    January 5, 2013 at 8:54 pm #1127148

    I have the 185 Trophy with a 135 merc and 6.0 merc. That little merc has saved me several times. I love the Trophy in big water and Miss river rough weekend water.

    Palerider77
    Posts: 630
    January 6, 2013 at 1:09 am #1127209

    I would lean toward the Lund and get the kicker.

    mrgregpittman
    Millerton
    Posts: 7
    January 18, 2013 at 5:59 am #1132203

    For your choice if depends on the type of fishing you want to do. 150 HP are pretty good with the trolling motor for emergency situtations.

    hawkihot
    Posts: 10
    February 20, 2013 at 6:25 pm #1144029

    I got the lund crossover, 150, 9.9, minn kota 80 ipilot, extra seat, lowrance hds 7, spare tire, ski stuff etc for $40k even

    Adley
    Posts: 33
    April 1, 2013 at 8:45 am #1158002

    Lund crossover is really a great boat!

    Johnsm
    Posts: 6
    April 5, 2013 at 9:53 am #1159586

    What about FM175 Pro SC Deep-V Boat with 150 hp, kicker motor 9.9 HP.

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