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Old 07-20-2014, 03:52 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by thinkxingu View Post
OK, I gotta ask because the sheer simplicity and pricing of Bass Pro Shops' Sun Tracker keeps coming up. They have an 18 DLX Party Barge for under $17K new with a 50HP motor. Any thoughts?
Boats like the Sun Tracker tend to have less than premium materials, such as thinner vinyl and less stiffness in the deck structure. Also check the gauge thickness and diameters on the pontoons themselves. I did compare them to the premium brands a few years ago and there was quite a difference if you know what your looking for. But, if you don't plan to keep it more than a few years, they're a great buy.
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