| shing is a great past time that many people, both | | | | For a smoother ride on larger bodies of water, a |
| young and old enjoy. Once you get the taste of | | | | fiberglass boat is the way to go. While more |
| bass fishing, you might decide that you want to | | | | expensive than aluminum (most of the time), a |
| venture into buying your first bass fishing boat. | | | | fiberglass boat is more durable and will not be |
| This is truly an exciting experience, so it is best | | | | blown about by wind nearly so much as one |
| that you get some advice, being a first time | | | | made of aluminum. Think about your options and |
| buyer. | | | | your needs before deciding and making a |
| When going to pick up your new boat, make sure | | | | purchase of a bass fishing boat. |
| you have a vehicle which is up to the task of | | | | New vs. Used Bass Boats? |
| towing a boat. A lot of vehicles are simply not | | | | Whether you buy your boat new or used is up to |
| equal to the demands of this. A fully loaded boat | | | | you, but again there are advantages and |
| can weigh as much as 3,500 pounds " quite a lot | | | | disadvantages to each. Used boats hold their value |
| to tow, as any one will admit. Be sure to have a | | | | much longer, but outboard motors generally come |
| car or truck which is capable of towing this much | | | | with a short shelf life. If you buy a used boat, |
| weight uphill. | | | | make sure you check out any motor that comes |
| The Right Size and Material | | | | with before you use it. A used boat is generally |
| When you are trying to decide what size of boat | | | | going to be much cheaper, which is another |
| you will need, think about where youll be doing | | | | advantage. Keep in mind that you often get what |
| most of your fishing. On a larger body of water, | | | | you pay for, so if you get the boat very cheaply, |
| youll probably want a boat which is at least 19 | | | | you may have to do some repairs before you |
| feet in length. On a smaller body of water though, | | | | can use it. |
| you can use a smaller boat and a smaller | | | | A new boat has one huge advantage over a used |
| outboard motor. Youll also have a choice as to | | | | one " a warranty. Rather than have to fix it up |
| what material your boat is composed of. A bass | | | | before taking it out, you can hitch it up right |
| boat will usually be made of aluminum or | | | | away and be on your way to the lake! Youll also |
| fiberglass. There are pros and cons to each | | | | have a wider variety of options than you would |
| material. If youll be doing the bulk of your fishing | | | | when shopping for used boats. Whether new or |
| on a small lake, an aluminum boat may be for | | | | used, check out the boat before buying. |
| you. | | | | |