New Toy

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:19 pm

I was in Costco today shopping and I stumbled upon some boats of all things!

Well I was impressed! I have been looking for a small boat for a while for duck hunting and for tossing into some small lakes around my hunt camp.

Well they had 12 ft Jon boats (Tracker/Fisher) for $699 and Pelican DLX Predators for $1000. I took the Pelican. Reason being it is wired, has a livewell, rod holder, front and back motor plates, folding seats, cup holders and is rated for a 7hp motor.

So we buy the boat..boy that was fun walking around Costco with that! Then we start the search for a motor.

We stop in at GSM. The same jon boats that were $699 @ COSTCO are $1042 there! I see they had a nice little 2.5hp 4-stroke. Asking price....$1100.

Onward to CP marine. Nice little Yammie 2.5 4 stroke. $1100....

Go across the street to Mikes Marine. A 2002 Johnson 6hp 2-stroke. $550!
S-O-L-D!!!! Belonged to an old guy who had passed away. His wife had a 12 ftr and the motor on consignment. The 12 ftr sold last fall but the buyers didn't need the motor as they had one.

So a new boat and motor for playing in the back lakes for under $1800...not too bad! Best of all fits in the back of the p/u....no need to trailer!

Post by **GR8-Scott** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:42 pm

Way to go Jamsers !

I've been looking at the PRED for a few weeks now ($999.00) at COSTCO, but was trying to figure out how I would get it home, and around to the small lakes and rivers.
I don't have a p/u, which means I would have to get a trailer......or something to tow it around (don't figure it would fit on to of my car.....

)

Nice looking little machine . . . .CONGRATS !
Can't wait for your first report!

Cheers
Scott

Post by **Bass Addict** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:43 pm

Well done Jamsers ....

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:48 pm

Thanks!

There are alot of small lakes up by my camp that have no boat launch.
I know they are FULL of nice bass and walleye just not easily accesible!

Well thats out of the way now!

Hopefully my hunting partner and I can make up a nice pop-up canopy structure for duck season!

Post by **bucketmouth** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:39 pm

Here's something some folks might be interested in if they are in the same boat as Jamsers (excuse the pun)... part kayak, part jonboat... Hobie Pro Angler.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbr9Q36KAgc

Post by **joco** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:41 pm

fun little ride you got yourself bud.....

i did saw some at canadian tire but cant rember what price they were..but do look good.

not mutch place you cant go now.

at canadian tire they had the

bass hound at 1200$
joan boat at 6994
sun dolphin at 1749..

http://www.canadiantire.ca/search/search_results.jsp

so you got a good deal bud.

joco

Post by **Chevy Champagne** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:20 pm

congrats jamsers enjoy

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:46 pm

Yep,

Pred was $1,130 (taxes in)
2002 Johnson 6hp w/reverse $550 (no tax)

So in total: $1,680.00

Now I just have to find a portable fish-finder and we're in business! (for finding depth and fish when trolling)

Total dry weight of the boat is 154 lbs. To me that is light. But the narrow jon boats for $699 can't be beat! That is a car topper boat for sure.

Now I can fish around in places where boat and trailer were problematic.

I priced out Quack Grass for camoing the boat. $12 for an 8x5 piece. So I figure I can build a structre to put it on and the grass for well under $100. They even sell an engine cowl cover for $7.50!

Post by **pappy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:54 pm

hey jamsers....i bought the exact same boat last year at costco....they had it on sale for 750 so i picked it up....got a 2 horse top loader for the back and run an electric on the front and have it all wired in....best buy ive made to date....the boat is durable as all hell and is super comfortable for 2 people. I mainly use it for smaller rivers and work the crap out of it in the calabogie lakes as it fits in the back of my pick up....headin out for the first time tomorrow....havent seen anyone around with one yet but Im sure now I will, have fun with it...you ll love it!!

Post by **TMH** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:56 pm

Jamsers wrote:Yep,

Pred was $1,130 (taxes in)
2002 Johnson 6hp w/reverse $550 (no tax)

So in total: $1,680.00

Now I just have to find a portable fish-finder and we're in business! (for finding depth and fish when trolling)

Total dry weight of the boat is 154 lbs. To me that is light. But the narrow jon boats for $699 can't be beat! That is a car topper boat for sure.

Now I can fish around in places where boat and trailer were problematic.

I priced out Quack Grass for camoing the boat. $12 for an 8x5 piece. So I figure I can build a structre to put it on and the grass for well under $100. They even sell an engine cowl cover for $7.50!

Any pics?

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:16 pm

Thanks! I am sure I'll enjoy it too....come on May 9th!!!

As for pics. No none yet. Just got it home today. Plan on asembling it tomorrow. I get the motor on Monday. The marina is going to "tub" test it for us.

How does it run with the 2 horse???

Post by **GR8-Scott** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:21 pm

Here's what it will look like when put together.......(minus the motor of course

)

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.asp ... lang=en-CA

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/large ... 7332dt.jpg

Post by **pappy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:37 pm

runs great with a 2 horse for sure....like i said if im on a bigger lake and wanna get somewhere kinda far i run the 2 horse...but for bassing and trolling/casting, i run the boat backwards with the electric no problems....your 2.5 will have no problem....

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:08 pm

Pappy,

I have a 6hp not a 2.5.
Thanks for the tip!

Post by **Tip-up** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:17 pm

Sounds like a sweet deal James! Best of luck with the new boat, too many fish and quackers in it this season