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canny · 02-22-2021, 10:14 PM

Anyone else have the new boat fever. Getting my Nitro 591 on the market. Going back to a CC for a more family friendly rig. Looking at a Xpress H20 and a G3 20 Bay DLX.

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sailor · 02-23-2021, 12:41 AM

pics, please................

Capt Glenn · 02-23-2021, 09:18 AM

My new boat should be going into rigging any day now. It's been a long wait to get this one. I ordered it on Aug 7.

canny · 02-23-2021, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sailor

pics, please................

Pics of what? The old boat or the ones I’m looking at

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rvd · 02-23-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Glenn

My new boat should be going into rigging any day now. It's been a long wait to get this one. I ordered it on Aug 7.

What colors did you go with Glenn?

TreyRo · 02-23-2021, 09:54 AM

I have it for sure but building a house this summer/fall. New boat next spring.

Quackerbox · 02-23-2021, 10:07 AM

No fish in the saltwater. I think you should wait 3 or 12 years

rvd · 02-23-2021, 10:10 AM

I do have the itch for a Sabine Skiff, trying real hard to ignore but I know I'm not real strong...

K. Lane · 02-23-2021, 10:10 AM

I had new Majek Redfish fever a couple months or so ago..... I went over to my sisters and replaced the water jacket and rebuilt the carb on my brother in law’s boat for him

I got over “the wants” pretty ****in quick

canny · 02-23-2021, 10:25 AM

Here is my foreseen pros/cons of the two boats I am looking at:

Xpress H20B
Pro: slightly lower price, sea deck option, better overall appearance IMO
Cons: hard to find a tandem axle trailer for the H20, hard to find anything larger than a 115HP outboard

G3
Pros: Found a 150HP on a tandem axle trailer with sea deck option
Cons: Priced higher, still a good looking boat just not as visually appealing as the Xpress IMO

Regardless this is the plan for rigging. Garmin units front and back, Minnkota 24v Terrova TM, would love an Atlas jack plate with either single or dual Talons if its in the budget.

Boss Buck · 02-23-2021, 10:52 AM

You an upgrade to a 150 on h20b. I went with the 22’ Xpress 175 motor and tandem trailer. We live ours.good luck.

Javelin · 02-23-2021, 10:56 AM

I want a new boat in a bad way, but I may just put a new motor and recondition my old stratos 201 as it does almost everything a new bass boat would do. only thing I dislike is the narrow rod locker. I could repower with a 4 stroke, put a garmin trollling motor and add livescope to the garmin units I already have and maybe a second unit on console and have all I really need

rvd · 02-23-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by canny

Here is my foreseen pros/cons of the two boats I am looking at:

Xpress H20B
Pro: slightly lower price, sea deck option, better overall appearance IMO
Cons: hard to find a tandem axle trailer for the H20, hard to find anything larger than a 115HP outboard

G3
Pros: Found a 150HP on a tandem axle trailer with sea deck option
Cons: Priced higher, still a good looking boat just not as visually appealing as the Xpress IMO

Regardless this is the plan for rigging. Garmin units front and back, Minnkota 24v Terrova TM, would love an Atlas jack plate with either single or dual Talons if its in the budget.

Have you looked at the new Simrad/Lowrance?

salth2o · 02-23-2021, 11:04 AM

My son joined his high school bass team. His boat buddy may be making a change to a new partner next year. Dang girlfriend.... LOL

So I am looking for a boat, thus the fever has set in.

TexasBob · 02-23-2021, 11:06 AM

Got the itch big time this year. Too many irons in the fire to pull the trigger right now but it's tough. Wouldn't surprise me to have a new to me center console in the driveway come April or May. Love the Xpress and G3 models. I have also seen a couple used Haynie's that grabbed my interest.

canny · 02-23-2021, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rvd

Have you looked at the new Simrad/Lowrance?

I already have a new garmin that I took off my old boat so I’m going to stick with that system. Plus livescope is frickin awesome

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rvd · 02-23-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by canny

I already have a new garmin that I took off my old boat so I’m going to stick with that system. Plus livescope is frickin awesome

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Gotcha, I'm in the Garmin club on my big boat but am thinking to give the simrad a try when I buy my next skiff.

Quackerbox · 02-23-2021, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rvd

I do have the itch for a Sabine Skiff, trying real hard to ignore but I know I'm not real strong...

I talked to the owner at the boat show a couple years ago. Super nice guy and builds a hellaskiff!!

But $$$ for a tin boat

OP....

https://avid-boats.com/

https://vexusboats.com/

They will cost more but IMO are 10x the boats of an xpress. And I owned xpress and alumacraft

Capt Glenn · 02-23-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rvd

What colors did you go with Glenn?

Grey and ice blue.

rvd · 02-23-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Glenn

Grey and ice blue.

Nice!

Capt Glenn · 02-23-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Quackerbox

I talked to the owner at the boat show a couple years ago. Super nice guy and builds a hellaskiff!!

But $$$ for a tin boat

Brian is a great guy and his boats are pretty cool. I fished with him in one of his fiberglass skiffs years ago and it did good.

rvd · 02-23-2021, 11:22 AM

[QUOTE=Quackerbox;15488808]I talked to the owner at the boat show a couple years ago. Super nice guy and builds a hellaskiff!!

But $$$ for a tin boat

He is a really nice guy and dialed in on skiff building. They are not inexpensive but the cost of skiffs is pretty insane in general.

Quackerbox · 02-23-2021, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rvd

They are not inexpensive but the cost of skiffs is pretty insane in general.

true.

My son was looking online at them while in florida a few weeks ago. I thought the used boat market was nuts here

duckmanep · 02-23-2021, 11:52 AM

been shopping for a few months for a used boat. One thing I do not get... on craigslist there are tons of what appear to be scams. Boats worth $50k posted for $10k-$20k. Description on the ad appears someone that doesn't speak English come up with or copy and paste from manufacturers website with no real details, no registration numbers on boat, same boat pic in different locations, etc... But what I cannot figure out, what is the scam? Are people sending money or deposits for boats to these scammers without actually going and looking at them? Or are the sellers sending more info and pics that maybe contain a virus? I do not get it.

Mexico · 02-23-2021, 12:15 PM

I'll be 4 months waiting for mine on the 1st... come on with it already it's almost fishing time

Keith · 02-23-2021, 12:15 PM

I've got new boat fever....

canny · 02-23-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by duckmanep

been shopping for a few months for a used boat. One thing I do not get... on craigslist there are tons of what appear to be scams. Boats worth $50k posted for $10k-$20k. Description on the ad appears someone that doesn't speak English come up with or copy and paste from manufacturers website with no real details, no registration numbers on boat, same boat pic in different locations, etc... But what I cannot figure out, what is the scam? Are people sending money or deposits for boats to these scammers without actually going and looking at them? Or are the sellers sending more info and pics that maybe contain a virus? I do not get it.

What are you looking for?

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Hoggslayer · 02-23-2021, 12:22 PM

You'll love the Xpress. Make sure you get the I-pilot trolling motor. It's like hiring a little man to drive the boat while you fish. Greatest thing invented for fishing since the hook.

Buck hunter332 · 02-23-2021, 12:25 PM

I have one for a new air boat

justletmein · 02-23-2021, 12:27 PM

No new boat fever for me. I'll just be replacing engines every 10 years or so for the rest of my life.

TxDispatcher · 02-23-2021, 12:28 PM

I've had the fever for years...this "might" be the year I have to get medicine for it. It's eating me alive, and my boys are both coming down with the fever as well

If I could find a 2-3 year old Haynie Magnum in the extremely rare sea foam/white color scheme, or the even rarer TranSport SVT/XLR8 in that color combo, I'd have to dive off into the water to catch up to my wife, who would be leaving the dock in it

sailor · 02-23-2021, 12:30 PM

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Pics of what? The old boat or the ones I’m looking at

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Your Nitro..............
Sorry, I wasan't clear.................

canny · 02-23-2021, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sailor

Your Nitro..............
Sorry, I wasan't clear.................

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Capt Glenn · 02-23-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by canny

Here is my foreseen pros/cons of the two boats I am looking at:

Xpress H20B
Pro: slightly lower price, sea deck option, better overall appearance IMO
Cons: hard to find a tandem axle trailer for the H20, hard to find anything larger than a 115HP outboard

G3
Pros: Found a 150HP on a tandem axle trailer with sea deck option
Cons: Priced higher, still a good looking boat just not as visually appealing as the Xpress IMO

Regardless this is the plan for rigging. Garmin units front and back, Minnkota 24v Terrova TM, would love an Atlas jack plate with either single or dual Talons if its in the budget.

I'd really suggest not getting the Atlas. I have friends who went with them because they are "maintenance free". They are slower, you can't raise your motor as high as with a Bob's, they get in a bind under a full load to the point that they won't work while you are accelerating and the actuator fails often. If you want to talk to someone who has one and has had nothing but headaches out of it let me know and I'll give you his number. I thought they looked cool too until all of their issues. I'm staying with Bob's. You have to keep them greased but they don't give you many headaches.

rvd · 02-23-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Glenn

I'd really suggest not getting the Atlas. I have friends who went with them because they are "maintenance free". They are slower, you can't raise your motor as high as with a Bob's, they get in a bind under a full load to the point that they won't work while you are accelerating and the actuator fails often. If you want to talk to someone who has one and has had nothing but headaches out of it let me know and I'll give you his number. I thought they looked cool too until all of their issues. I'm staying with Bob's. You have to keep them greased but they don't give you many headaches.

All good and accurate info, not a well designed piece. I had a friend with one on a scooter, constant issues and even when it was working "right" it wasn't right.

sailor · 02-23-2021, 01:15 PM

Thanks Canny..........
Got a price in mind..??
Trade perhaps ????

zztex · 02-23-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mexico

I'll be 4 months waiting for mine on the 1st... come on with it already it's almost fishing time

Maybe you should have ordered a different brand 😉

canny · 02-23-2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sailor

Thanks Canny..........
Got a price in mind..??
Trade perhaps ????

Shoot me a PM.

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Russ81 · 02-23-2021, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rvd

I do have the itch for a Sabine Skiff, trying real hard to ignore but I know I'm not real strong...

The new guide model with a 60/40 jet is niiiiiice

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Originally Posted by Quackerbox

I talked to the owner at the boat show a couple years ago. Super nice guy and builds a hellaskiff!!

But $$$ for a tin boat

OP....

https://avid-boats.com/

https://vexusboats.com/

They will cost more but IMO are 10x the boats of an xpress. And I owned xpress and alumacraft

Brian is one of the nicest boat builders on the coast IMO, but for the level of customization he's putting into these skiffs he's comparable to other skiffs with the ruggedness of a tin can.

I'd love to have the guide model with a jet but I need a jon boat for the ranch and I'm just not in a position to own two boats yet. I'm going this route in a 17' model hopefully by duck season

popeandyoung151 · 02-23-2021, 01:52 PM

It’s not for sale...

But everything has a price I suppose!

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rvd · 02-23-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ81

The new guide model with a 60/40 jet is niiiiiice

Brian is one of the nicest boat builders on the coast IMO, but for the level of customization he's putting into these skiffs he's comparable to other skiffs with the ruggedness of a tin can.

I'd love to have the guide model with a jet but I need a jon boat for the ranch and I'm just not in a position to own two boats yet. I'm going this route in a 17' model hopefully by duck season

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I want one pretty bad...thinking versatile but haven't seen a guide in person yet. Jet's are slick but I'll probably get one with a tohatsu 50. I'm thinking used right now but there aren't a whole lot of them out there.

duckmanep · 02-23-2021, 02:07 PM

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What are you looking for?

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something similar to what you are looking for. CC or deck boat that I can fish from. Wanting something to pull a tube and catch some catfish & crappie from.

canny · 02-23-2021, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by popeandyoung151

It’s not for sale...

But everything has a price I suppose!

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Nice Rig!

Russ81 · 02-23-2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rvd

I want one pretty bad...thinking versatile but haven't seen a guide in person yet. Jet's are slick but I'll probably get one with a tohatsu 50. I'm thinking used right now but there aren't a whole lot of them out there.

Guide is a bare bones versatile with a narrower beam but not much. Most of the used ones I’ve seen are guys upgrading what they got and they want a pretty penny for them.

They’ll probably get what they’re asking but being a custom skiff it’s hard to put a depreciation number on them. If that’s the case might as well buy new.

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Quackerbox · 02-23-2021, 03:25 PM

I can't imagine one with a jet!

There was a video of what I thought was a versatile running down a county rd during Harvey. When you could start to see the stripes in the road he moved to the ditch

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Slew · 02-23-2021, 03:30 PM

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i'll be 4 months waiting for mine on the 1st... Come on with it already it's always fishing time

fify!!!!:d

Jet Black · 02-23-2021, 03:41 PM

I bought a used Triton 240lts in December. Still in the honeymoon phase, love it more each time out. I say go for the new boat.

Hopefully there's some trout left to catch, but if not can chase the near shore snappers or jetty creatures for a few years in this bad boy.

rvd · 02-23-2021, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet Black

I bought a used Triton 240lts in December. Still in the honeymoon phase, love it more each time out. I say go for the new boat.

Hopefully there's some trout left to catch, but if not can chase the near shore snappers or jetty creatures for a few years in this bad boy.

That is a solid rig! Have had several friends with the 22 and one with a 24 (identical to yours but he added a t-top). Very versatile and seaworthy, a lot of great memories to be made in that rig for you and your family.

Mexico · 02-23-2021, 05:10 PM

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fify!!!!:d

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Mexico · 02-23-2021, 05:16 PM

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Maybe you should have ordered a different brand

Them Shallow Sports backed up too

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02-22-2021, 10:14 PM	#1
canny Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montgomery County Hunt In: Houston & Zavalla	New boat fever... Anyone else have the new boat fever. Getting my Nitro 591 on the market. Going back to a CC for a more family friendly rig. Looking at a Xpress H20 and a G3 20 Bay DLX. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-23-2021, 12:41 AM	#2
sailor Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Hunt In: Texas	pics, please................

02-23-2021, 09:18 AM	#3
Capt Glenn Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle Coast	My new boat should be going into rigging any day now. It's been a long wait to get this one. I ordered it on Aug 7.

02-23-2021, 09:54 AM	#6
TreyRo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lipan Hunt In: Whitney	I have it for sure but building a house this summer/fall. New boat next spring.

02-23-2021, 10:07 AM	#7
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	No fish in the saltwater. I think you should wait 3 or 12 years

02-23-2021, 10:10 AM	#8
rvd Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gulf Coast Hunt In: Texas	I do have the itch for a Sabine Skiff, trying real hard to ignore but I know I'm not real strong...

02-23-2021, 10:10 AM	#9
K. Lane Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dirty Bay Hunt In: Kendall County Texas	I had new Majek Redfish fever a couple months or so ago..... I went over to my sisters and replaced the water jacket and rebuilt the carb on my brother in law’s boat for him I got over “the wants” pretty ****in quick

02-23-2021, 10:25 AM	#10
canny Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montgomery County Hunt In: Houston & Zavalla	Here is my foreseen pros/cons of the two boats I am looking at: Xpress H20B Pro: slightly lower price, sea deck option, better overall appearance IMO Cons: hard to find a tandem axle trailer for the H20, hard to find anything larger than a 115HP outboard G3 Pros: Found a 150HP on a tandem axle trailer with sea deck option Cons: Priced higher, still a good looking boat just not as visually appealing as the Xpress IMO Regardless this is the plan for rigging. Garmin units front and back, Minnkota 24v Terrova TM, would love an Atlas jack plate with either single or dual Talons if its in the budget.

02-23-2021, 10:52 AM	#11
Boss Buck Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nevada Tx. Hunt In: Stephen Co.	You an upgrade to a 150 on h20b. I went with the 22’ Xpress 175 motor and tandem trailer. We live ours.good luck.

02-23-2021, 10:56 AM	#12
Javelin Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lufkin Hunt In: Northern Polk County on the river, Houston County	I want a new boat in a bad way, but I may just put a new motor and recondition my old stratos 201 as it does almost everything a new bass boat would do. only thing I dislike is the narrow rod locker. I could repower with a 4 stroke, put a garmin trollling motor and add livescope to the garmin units I already have and maybe a second unit on console and have all I really need

02-23-2021, 11:04 AM	#14
salth2o Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atascocita Hunt In: Delta County and anywhere else I can.	My son joined his high school bass team. His boat buddy may be making a change to a new partner next year. Dang girlfriend.... LOL So I am looking for a boat, thus the fever has set in.

02-23-2021, 11:06 AM	#15
TexasBob Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NW Houston Area	Got the itch big time this year. Too many irons in the fire to pull the trigger right now but it's tough. Wouldn't surprise me to have a new to me center console in the driveway come April or May. Love the Xpress and G3 models. I have also seen a couple used Haynie's that grabbed my interest.

02-23-2021, 11:22 AM	#22
rvd Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gulf Coast Hunt In: Texas	[QUOTE=Quackerbox;15488808]I talked to the owner at the boat show a couple years ago. Super nice guy and builds a hellaskiff!! But $$$ for a tin boat He is a really nice guy and dialed in on skiff building. They are not inexpensive but the cost of skiffs is pretty insane in general.

02-23-2021, 11:52 AM	#24
duckmanep Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast TX	been shopping for a few months for a used boat. One thing I do not get... on craigslist there are tons of what appear to be scams. Boats worth $50k posted for $10k-$20k. Description on the ad appears someone that doesn't speak English come up with or copy and paste from manufacturers website with no real details, no registration numbers on boat, same boat pic in different locations, etc... But what I cannot figure out, what is the scam? Are people sending money or deposits for boats to these scammers without actually going and looking at them? Or are the sellers sending more info and pics that maybe contain a virus? I do not get it.

02-23-2021, 12:15 PM	#25
Mexico Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clear Lake Tx Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx	I'll be 4 months waiting for mine on the 1st... come on with it already it's almost fishing time

02-23-2021, 12:15 PM	#26
Keith Administrator Join Date: Jan 1998 Location: Sulphur Springs, TX	I've got new boat fever....

02-23-2021, 12:22 PM	#28
Hoggslayer Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manvel, TX mostly in the Doghouse Hunt In: My Truck at night.	You'll love the Xpress. Make sure you get the I-pilot trolling motor. It's like hiring a little man to drive the boat while you fish. Greatest thing invented for fishing since the hook.

02-23-2021, 12:25 PM	#29
Buck hunter332 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Hunt In: The water	I have one for a new air boat

02-23-2021, 12:27 PM	#30
justletmein Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio \ Cheyenne Hunt In: Public lands	No new boat fever for me. I'll just be replacing engines every 10 years or so for the rest of my life.

02-23-2021, 12:28 PM	#31
TxDispatcher Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bellville, Tx Hunt In: East Texas Pineywoods, Austin County	I've had the fever for years...this "might" be the year I have to get medicine for it. It's eating me alive, and my boys are both coming down with the fever as well If I could find a 2-3 year old Haynie Magnum in the extremely rare sea foam/white color scheme, or the even rarer TranSport SVT/XLR8 in that color combo, I'd have to dive off into the water to catch up to my wife, who would be leaving the dock in it

02-23-2021, 01:15 PM	#36
sailor Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Hunt In: Texas	Thanks Canny.......... Got a price in mind..?? Trade perhaps ????

02-23-2021, 01:52 PM	#40
popeandyoung151 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nemo Hunt In: Wilbarger county, Lake Whitney, MT, CO	It’s not for sale... But everything has a price I suppose! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-23-2021, 03:25 PM	#45
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	I can't imagine one with a jet! There was a video of what I thought was a versatile running down a county rd during Harvey. When you could start to see the stripes in the road he moved to the ditch Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

02-23-2021, 03:41 PM	#47
Jet Black Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Katy, TX Hunt In: n/a	I bought a used Triton 240lts in December. Still in the honeymoon phase, love it more each time out. I say go for the new boat. Hopefully there's some trout left to catch, but if not can chase the near shore snappers or jetty creatures for a few years in this bad boy.