Best Riding/Handling Boat?

[roll tide]

The best riding is the one you can afford, and if its paid for it rides even better..

 

[Xpress110]

Thanks for the info guys. Sorry for starting a ruckus

 

[Bassallday]

It took me a little while before I figured out who paul is ya.So I have been told by people that the bullet is not for ruff water,so when I passed up that bullet in that heavy chop it was like a confirmation you know what I mean.I am from Green bay and have only seen one bullet up there,I just assumed that it was becouse they arent the first choise for rouph water out on the bay of green bay,but having the fastest boat out their would be a great advantage.I dont like to sit in one spot to long if Im not getting bit so i want to hit n run.I want to upgrade in the next year, a bullet if it does handle rouph water would be a no brainer for me becouse I dont like to sit too long without bites.Also those long runs to mullins cove or up the hiwassie would be doable.with my champion i am limited on how far I will run.But if a bullet cant handle the rouph water I do not want one.I am open minded paul, and you have me thinking.

 

[wrechin2]

I bet there are plenty of people with 21' bullets that would LOVE to give you a ride. You may fall in love with them. Like mentioned before, most people feel that their boat rides good until they ride in one that actually does. I am not knocking a Champion by any means. I have driven a 19' and rode pretty good compared to most. I can't compare it to a 16' though as I have not driven one of those....Yet!!! Just my .02 emoToast

 

[Bassallday]

sounds like a run is in order, nice boating

 

[rick09_99]

My Stratos 20SS Extreme does fine in rough water. But if you want a truly smooth ride in rough water, trim down your motor a little and sacrifice a little speed, no matter what brand boat you're in. The more boat in the water, the smoother the ride in rough water.

 

[Carl Guffey]

rick09_99 - 3/2/2010 12:26 AM My Stratos 20SS Extreme does fine in rough water. But if you want a truly smooth ride in rough water, trim down your motor a little and sacrifice a little speed, no matter what brand boat you're in. The more boat in the water, the smoother the ride in rough water.

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[mandingo]

Bullets ride great in rough water with the right person behind the wheel and as long as they know what a trim switch is for and how to use it. I love my 20 footer in rough water and i don't trim my boat all the way down that would beat you to death.

 

[beetlespin]

My Allison rides a lot better than my 20SS Extreme did. I have been out with Derwin from this forum in his 21 ft bullet and it was great as well. I would say the 21 ft Allisons and Bullets are the best riding boats made. I will list the boats I've had from best ride to worst.

1. Allison XB-21
2. Stratos 200XL
3. Legend Alpha 199
4. Stratos 20SS Extreme
5. Ranger Z-20
6. Venture Tournament edition 18

 

[TheFisherman]

The best boat to anyone is the one that fits their style the best - as paul said - that's why they make so many different ones. Someone else said that there are compromises in every boat and I agree with that too. I've heard plenty of people say the lighter weight boats like Allisons and Bullets won't hold up and I DON'T agree with that - they are some of the toughest boats made - come see my 17 year old well used 20XD Bullet that's been airborn numerous times including hitting an underwater log once at about 80 mph and there still isn't a stress crack in the gel coat. The thicker, heavier hulls are not necessarily stronger hulls. Yeah, the wind will grab my lighter boat a little quicker but I don't need a 36 volt troller to catch it or to hold it in a wind either (in fact I believe the troller can spook fish). Again, the point is a matter of preference.

I do always get a laugh (no offense though to anyone) when someone makes a statement to the effect that they never saw a fish that could swim 70 miles per hour. As a Bullet driver I hear that one all the time from the guys with slower boats. I don't know how that statement makes a lot of sense to anyone when no one actually fishes at that speed - in fact no one ever fishes at faster than a trolling speed, even using a big outboard. Speed of the boat and the act of fishing do not relate. You don't need a fast boat to catch fish, but you don't need a slow one either. If you can catch a bass going 30 mph you are a better fisherman than me! Again, a matter of preference. Speed comes into play in tournament fishing or when your time to fish is limited, or if you just happen to be a "go fast" type person. I've slowed down as I have aged but still like a powerful boat capable of high speeds, and I like the more agility of the lighter hulls.

Having driven and ridden in Bullets, Rangers, ProCrafts. Norriscrafts (owned one), Ventures, just about everything, my money would go with the 21Bullet for its overall ride, speed, agility and fishability. If I ever do feel the need to buy another boat, that's what it will be.

 

[wrechin2]

Next time they say,"why do you want to go 70 to catch a 7 MPH fish?"....Just tell them, "cause it is fun!" LOL!!