View Full Version : BOATS, ROUGH WATER
Yukonjack
06-04-2000, 05:23 PM
Thinking about getting new boat. I have been in a triton in rough water but never a pro v. Which one takes rough water better? THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Jack, Is this war you'r starting on purpose or by accident? I'm running a 205. I've been in many Pro Vs. My opinion is that the seat locations in the Pro Vs are too far forward, and that causes the ride to be rough. (except the LEs and then you have no room to work the rods). Both boats will get you there and back. My best advise is to try and compare them on water. Every bodies idea of rough water is diferent, and everybody drives a boat in their own style. Good luck and enjoy your search.
Potsy
06-04-2000, 07:45 PM
Both are good...the guy driving is the key.
Potsy
06-04-2000, 07:45 PM
Both are good...the guy driving is the key.
Try a Princecraft 210 Platinum. The best boat on the Great Lakes today.
yukonjack
06-05-2000, 01:46 PM
ETT, I'm not starting anything, I'm just asking opions on 2 different boats. I fish erie alot and am looking into getting a new one, I have a 24 ft thompson but would like one to travel with.I fished in a triton in the pwt and it was great the day of the bad weather but never been in a pro v. p.s. My name is not jack it is james.
bob oh
06-05-2000, 05:34 PM
Wow, beats a Tiara, Tolly, Bertram, Cobia,etc. Really general statement and far from reality.
Bob
luvtotroll
06-05-2000, 05:51 PM
I spent three days in Lund's during the PWT this year. The 2025 & 1900 with the consoles more forward handled the water well.
The 1900 LE with the condsoles moved back made for a smoother ride in rough water( day 2) but was a very wet ride. I did not have a console but the driver was not any dryer. We were coming in with a Ranger 619 and a Triton and they were not getting near as wet as we were. That was the wettest ride I have ever had.
Good luck in the search.
Scott
EAGLE EYES
06-06-2000, 06:25 AM
I've heard similiar things about the Pro V. A fishing partner has the 1900 and he denies how wet the ride is in rough water, but when he pulls up the the landing he looks he went swimming with his clothes on. Something to think about anyway!
Makin' Waves
06-06-2000, 06:35 AM
keep in mind James, that in general, fiberglass boats will be better in rough water than aluminum.
There are many reasons for this two of which are that you can't substitute anything for weight. The heavier the boat the better the ride (generality I know but...).
The other is the ability for fiberglass to be molded and formed to any configuration. Thisd allows shines to be placed at key areas on the bottom and on the bow to keep the passengers drier.
Sorry for the dissertation.
Remember to keep options open
Ranger, Yarcraft, Tuffy, Skeeter all make good boats as well. Good Hunting!!
Makin' Waves
06-06-2000, 06:36 AM
sorry "chines" not shines.
James, I was hopeing to set the tone and keep it civil. I wasn't trying to be accusitory. My Triton has a full windshield, and provides a very dry comfortable ride, but everyone is going to try and sell you his make boat. Do the research and ride in all of them. When you narrow your search and know which 2 it is between, get them out in 4'ers and see which you like. Again good luck, and enjoy.
Jim O
06-06-2000, 07:20 AM
How you handle your boat is one of the biggest factors. More length spans troughs better to also improve ride. Fiberglass can be formed in shapes impossible for aluminum to achieve. Glass will give you a superior ride, most noticable in rough water. As far as "dry ride" nothing beats a full, high windshield ( which conversly catches lots of wind while trying to drift). 4' plus waves with the coinciding 20 to 30 mph winds will get you wet no matter what walleye boat you are in, but the high windshields like the warrior probably are best in this situation.(incidentally, I own a Champion 190) The problem I have is that I love boats with lots of storage. I would agree that the Triton is a great choice for lots of storage and option of a full windshield. Pick you style and pay your money. Good luck and have fun purchasing your boat. A lot of places do on water demos. Pick a nasty day and have at it.
My two cents,
Jim Ordway
PWT PRO
06-09-2000, 07:36 AM
Wich one and who did you fish with (names)boats did they have again. And what is your real name !
fishin_fool_in_minn
06-09-2000, 01:09 PM
I have owned a Pro-V and there is no way that you can compare the ride or how dry it is to a glass boat. Glass is way better for rough water. Anyone that has rode in both should know that. I now run a Tuffy 1990 ospry pro and I am very happy with the rough water performance that it gives. Make sure that you check out Tuffy in your search.