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Old 01-30-2010, 08:38 PM
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T-tops are nice but you will have limited access to some places. I would go with a bimini top if you have a family. You can get a canvas bimini for around $250 .
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I got a 200hp Johnson on the back of a 19' Boston whaler
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the wiers are in big lake and the opening is only so wide and so tall...t top will not go through the weir system...

Not with W holdin' up in there.....
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the wiers are in big lake and the opening is only so wide and so tall...t top will not go through the weir system...
I had aluminum tunnel hull with a t-top. I thought I could make it through, I ended up having to take the t top off with socket set and throw it on bank so I could go through weir! That was back when I couldn't catch trout!
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I got a 200hp Johnson on the back of a 19' Boston whaler
Whoa......bet that runs strong!
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Whoa......bet that runs strong!
Yeh she gets it's pretty good but really not as fast as u would think. Boat is pretty heavy duty. It was a former warden boat. Prob close to 50 mph dry. I bet if I changed my prop it would get it better!
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Xpress will only put a Yamaha F150 or a 200 HPDI unless they changed the spec since 2008. I would like to put a bigger motor on mine but that will have to wait til warranty is up.

ASR where you at! Cant believe you havent made one comment yet.
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Old 01-31-2010, 11:49 AM
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I'm not sure how much time I would spend at Big Lake. Is that the only place where I might have trouble with a T-Top? Most likely I would be going to Venice or Lake Pontchartrain but might from time to time go to Cameron. I guess the real reason I would want to have one is for SOME shade when out on the water all day.
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Think about the t-top being in the way when you are casting. I would go for a bimini which is lower and will provide more shade than the t-top
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I'm not sure how much time I would spend at Big Lake. Is that the only place where I might have trouble with a T-Top? Most likely I would be going to Venice or Lake Pontchartrain but might from time to time go to Cameron. I guess the real reason I would want to have one is for SOME shade when out on the water all day.
get a hinged t-top one that folds down.
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hard to fish more than 2 ppl out a boat with a t-top. more than that and ppl start hooking the top.
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you can always get one made after you get the boat and it can be removed if you are going to fish in an area where height is an issue....
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you can always get one made after you get the boat and it can be removed if you are going to fish in an area where height is an issue....

or remove it when you know you'll have 2+ ppl in boat
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or remove it when you know you'll have 2+ ppl in boat
yeh i kept it off. put it back on just to sell it. its not worth it. it really doesnt provide much shade, gets in the way, and doesnt block much rain.
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Well, I guess since it is not currently installed then I will keep it that way. Thanks for all the input. It really helps to get good experienced feedback!
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I can't believe it!!! They sold the boat yesterday before my bank could get my loan together. I guess I'll have to keep looking.
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I can't believe it!!! They sold the boat yesterday before my bank could get my loan together. I guess I'll have to keep looking.
ill sell ya mine
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that sucks never know you might find a better deal!
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Hey all,
I know this thread is a bit old but it has a lot of the information I was searching for. I am looking at purchasing a 2010 Xpress X22B and have a couple of questions still to get answered.

1. This is the most important question...I currently own a 2007 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd truck with the 5.3L V8 Crewcab. Do you think it would pull this size boat out of the water alright?

2. How would this boat do if say I wanted to fish in Venice one weekend and then go to Toledo Bend or Red River the next?

Thanks for any information you guys have!
Truck will pull with no problem. I use to bass fish, now that i have a center console, even if i would go back to bass fishing i would use the same boat. It is much more comfortable to fish out of. It is perfect for the Bend and River.
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Old 02-08-2010, 02:37 PM
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Thanks everyone for all the great replies. Since the dealer sold the one I was looking at I think I will wait until after the tax man gets paid and then look again in April or May. I will keep you all posted!!!
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