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LMITOUT Grand Master

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You won't be disappointed with a T-8. A buddy of mine had one on his boat and it was super quiet and ran like a sewing machine. He had the remote throttle (mounted along side the main engine throttle) and it was hard to dial in the trolling speed so maybe an aftermarket control would be better. If I was to get one I would consider just a tiller handle, but that's just how I'd like to troll cranks. Faster steering response and less sore neck turning from the driver's seat to look back at the rods. His was coupled to a 200HP motor which made the steering a little harder too since both motors are turning together.

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ill i have to say is dont get a SKEETER...JUNK... I have some buddy that just got some new one this past year for running the Pro/Am and they have had nothing but problems, they arent build like a ranger or triton.. U get what you pay for PERIOD... I was down talking to a kid at Crystal the other day and that ranger is all ready to go for me i just need to put my name on that dotted line!!!! cool.gif

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I'm 100% tiller for the kicker motor....in fact, I just can't see how having the kicker linked to the steering wheel at the console can be an effective way to fish at all, period??? With a tiller you have the immediate throttle and turning control in your hand. Plus you're sitting at the back of the boat with your line out the side/back where it can't get caught up in the prop while making turning movements, etc. Tiller all the way! grin.gif

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My wife and I actually bought an '04 Alumacraft Tournament Sport 175 a few weeks ago. Just need a couple extra items then we're good to go.

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Bass,

Have you been using the new boat? I know you were looking for a long time and finally got your dream rig. How's it handle the big 'eyes and pannies?

I haven't had a chance to get out this fall too busy at work. I'd like to make a trip to Rainy.

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Only had it out once for about 4 hours so far. And so far, it only catches those pesky LM Bass. tongue.gif Going to try and get out one more time yet this fall before winterizing. Lots of other activites going on though, so we'll see.

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When I was looking for boats I rode/drove quite a few and it came down to a Triton or Ranger, and Triton won on cost. Ranger is a great boat, but I don't want to pay for their marketing material. They both ride the same and have the same features. Skeeters ride like an old farm corn wagon in rough water. wink.gif

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I feel that ranger boats are still going to give ya the best boat on the water. Pluz, your going to hold the qaulity of the boat to be able to trade or sell it over again. Im not saying that Triton is not a great boat, cuase it is, i just feel ranger is the way to go. If im not in a ranger, im diffenety in a triton.

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