Recent content by frankrom

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    How do most vehicles tow???

    Hi Guys, I am confused here. I've been looking at buying a boat and just about pulled the trigger when i began to ask a few more questions about towing and the total weight. I have a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5 L V6 with front wheel drive. The manual says the vehicle can tow 3,500 lbs. I am...
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    Parking A Boat - Have no Garage... A Cover enough?

    Hi Guys, I am looknig to hear from experience people regarding parking my boat in my driveway with a proper cover and or a tarp. I do not have a garage to park my boat ... this is what I was thinking though. During the winter I would park the boat in an indoor storage facility. But during...
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    Turn a Bow Rider into a FISH AND SKI? Is this possible?

    Hi Guys! In Ontario I am finding limited options for a half decent fish and ski. I am not completely sold on a tahoe and that seems to be one of the main options. Let me tell you... I am finding a lot of nice bow riders that I wish had a fish and ski package!! Some of the fish and ski...
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    Boat buiders... MONTEREY vs TAHOE vs CARAVELLE

    What would you guys pick first? second? Any why? Thanks
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    Tahoe Boats - Am I making a Mistake?

    Hi Guys, I am posting around these forums and finding a lot of people indicating issues with these boats. I know they are not a bayliner, but still considered an entry level boat. The boat I am looking at is a 2008 Q5i SF 4.3L MPI fuel injected 220 hp model. The link is here...
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    Which one? 2004 Caravelle 187 Ski & Fish -OR- 2008 Tahoe Q5i Ski & Fish?

    Hi Guys! So after a lot of searching and realizing a boat is costing me more than I thought :facepalm: I found two which finally caught my interest. I know I want a fish and ski, a minimum of a 4.3 L engine, fiber glass floors with snap in carpet and a new model. First I'd like to mention I...
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    2004 Caravelle Ski and Fish -Need info on quality and price PLEASE! pictures included

    Hi Guys, Struggling to find a ski and fish... well a half decent ski and fish with a 4.3 L engine! I do not know to much about Caravelle's whether they are good boats? bad boat? what they are worth? etc! The dealer is telling me they are good boats but again who would trust the a sales rep...
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    Bayliner Fish and Ski? Good or bad idea?

    Hi Guys, I am having trouble finding a good fish and ski boat here in Canada... ANYONE SELLING? LET ME Know! Back to my question... does bayliner make a good fish and ski boat? would you recommend one or stay away from one. I am only looking at newer being around 2006 and eariler... not sure...
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    Enough HP for a SKI + FISH? 3.0L or the 4.3L?

    Hi there, I am in the market for a ski and fish but a lot of them have the standard 3.0L engine with about 130 hp. I would ideally like to get a 4.3 with the 195 hp. But the options for the 4.3 in the resale market are so far and few between and the ones I have seen have been garbage. The...
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    Boat Suggestions Please? Fish & Ski...

    Hi Guys, Just joined and this is my first post! I am having trouble finding boat that I feel would be a good fit for me. I am looking for a good fish and ski type boat. Something that I can use 50% of the time to fish, but at the same time when I take my wife out she isn't stuck in a bass...
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