DEEP V BOAT VS. BASS BOAT (pros and cons)

In this video I keep it very simple and basic. I just go over simple comparisons that your average fisherman would generally be curious about. Just wanted a video that will help answer any simple question to help decide on what type of boat you want! Hope you enjoy!

[@waucheesione2828]

I like the idea of being IN a boat and not ON a boat. Feel like most fiberglass Bass boats you are ON vs IN. When the wake boats come by you want that deep V for those 3 to 4 ft waves

[@niceguydmm]

I have a 2020 Tracker V-175 Pro 8ft wide with a 115hp. I have had both and love the 8ft wide boat. Its very stable.

[@dylanfletcher8126]

Just got a 93 pro deep v16 for my first boat. Their nice for handling waves plus I can put in freshwater and it can handle the bays.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

I have a deep V but it’s 20’ And has lots of storage. Holds 11 fishing rods in lockers and huge fish live well and two bait live wells and lots of other storage.

[@mikekenner9218]

Back in the day, I was on a houseboat for 5 days on Raystown Lake. It has 110 miles of shoreline, caught lots of fish too. Hopefully one day I can get back out there.

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

Raystown is a nice lake! Just gets super hard in the summer in my opinion.

[@chadbassmaster9084]

The winner is Cape Boats. high bows, flat bottoms, float in very shallow water run on little HP and are incredible stable. Also handle a nasty sea.

[@kingrider75]

Depends on The fishing you like to do. It’s a deep V for me. Your limited in the water you can fish in a Bass boat.

[@CT-kv3bx]

100% agree and disagree. I live an Houston and run an X21 bass boat. And have ran all the way out to the oil rigs. Would I prefer not to get as wet. Sure. That’s where the DeepV comes in. But if I had to pick one it would be a bass layout just because I like to sit like I’m in a race car and run the Bass Texas team trail.

[@chrisludston1455]

I have '81 Smokercraft Pro Fisherman, 18 1/2 ft, that I picked up for $900. Only downside, is the '73 Johnson on it, kills mosquitoes for a mile, I'd like to upgrade motor, but for the cost, I could probably find another boat. Mine is a V, not deep V, and handles Lake Winneconne, and Wilf River WI, almost perfect. Only other downside, is with an older boat, I get wet. They don't have the engineering to handle big waves or wakes, and keep me dry. But for what I have into it, $ wise, it's perfect for what I love. Will do 30mph, which is plenty, as long as your not a Pro Fisherman. I've always preferred V hulls. Jon, or flat bottom, even modified V's, are great for smaller lakes, no wind, and shallow water. Like was stated in comments, I'd rather be in a boat, instead of on a boat. I'd love to get a Lund, 21,22 Pro V, but don't have $100k, to get into one. Another feature that's great about mine, is that if I tilt motor up, (no power trim, ouch !), I can get into shallow water, as little as 14". Sorry, but "Bass boats", (flat bottom), as far as I've seen, don't belong on any big water. Unless your a pro, and really know what your doing, you can get into trouble, real fast. It really comes down to what type of water your going to fish the most. Just hate that the cost of a decent Aluminum boat, has gone so high recently, most people can't afford them. My advice is really consider where and what type of fishing your going to do. Take your time, do your research, talk to locals, that frequent the lakes, then make your decision. And, as much as I'd love to buy my Lund 21, 22', you can do the same thing, in an older boat, and save your money for actually going fishing. Same goes for electronics. I'd love to get my Humingbord Helix 9, but, a Garmin Striker 4, at the Consol, and a Hummingbird Pirana, with the imaging, on the bow, is plenty good enough even for the serious weekend fisherman. Striker has the speed and mapping, Piranha has the imaging. Both have temp. Best of both worlds, for under $400. Just get a halfway decent trolling motor and Battery, maybe an old kicker for trolling, and your set. Top notch, pro boats and accessories are great, but you can do the same exact thing, with an older boat, and lower end tools. Best advice, again...., talk to the locals, that live on the lakes, fish them all the time, and know how the waters get, then make your decision based on that. Save your money for spending time on the water.

[@SteveChenFishing]

Great video! We have hp restrictions as well. May i ask how fast you can go with the 20 hp mercury and 16 ft aluminum boat? Thx

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

On that one with 2 people and the lakes calm about 22 to 23. Usually average 18 to 20 though

[@SteveChenFishing]

@@Kodysbackwoodsbasics Thanks for the reply!

[@gsh341]

Where I live it's windy most of the time with an average windspeed of 20.3 mph making it the 6th windiest state. That means on lakes of any decent size you get waves that are too big for a boat with low freeboard. It also means that things sitting on a deck with low gunwales are probably going to go over the side. I'd say that 90% or better of the boats I see in my area are deep V and 18 ft or larger with 16 ft being the smallest anyone buys and then only if they're on a budget. I do have a small 14' boat, but I only use it on small lakes that are well sheltered from the wind and too shallow for the bigger boat.

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

Yeah that deep v handles really good in choppy conditions. I like fishing off of the semi v way better though

[@frogmanpipes9561]

6 inch or 12. Measured like a true man

[@TidyMighty]

Did you have your middle bench seat removed? If so, how did you substitute for the stability that bench provided.

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

My boat only had 2 seats, and I feel like the stability is just as good. I've never had any problems with it.

[@flatlandtexan1853]

What would keep you from framing that open area and making it all underneath storage?

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

Just money...that's how the new one's come and it would take away from having the vinyl flooring.

[@guns-usa8564]

What kind of boat are you talking about ? Unless I missed great video

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

They are both lowe boats

[@largemammaloutdoors4503]

Just curious, what’s the exact model of this boat. Interested in getting one

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

Which one the deep v or bass boat?

[@largemammaloutdoors4503]

@@Kodysbackwoodsbasics deep v. But I’m a dumb ass and I just looked it up. Thanks though

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

@@largemammaloutdoors4503 no problem

[@adamm6343]

I feel like this is more of a comparison of a stearing column vs no stearing column

[@Eec2023]

Why can’t you trim out the motor to get the front of the boat higher in the water for the wind and chop?

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

You can but we don't have power trim on these motors. It's all manual so you can't do it while moving unless you stop and adjust it by hand every single time.

[@rconner4053]

Is there any disadvantage for a deep V considering skipping a lure under docks or overhanging cover? Anyone with experience weigh in please.

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

As long as you're up front in the deck, no. If you have someone fishing with you down inside it's pretty hard. My brother can't usually flip without hitting the edge inside

[@KissmyBasss]

I'm looking at deep V for a smaller boat that can handle larger lakes.

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

I'd say a Lowe or Lund would be the best option

[@KissmyBasss]

I agree but my acct says Bass Tracker - Used

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

@@KissmyBasss those are good too as long as you find one not to beat up and the welds are good

[@sherlockbonez]

Moms and umbrellas lol😅.

[@ricardojimenez732]

Where in PA you fishing?

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

Southwest area

[@ricardojimenez732]

Ahh ok. Looked like lake Nockamixon. Just got back from Owasco lake last weekend- fishing in NY is way better. Keep catching. Good video

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

@@ricardojimenez732 than you and yes NY is way better fishing

[@SuperJajee]

@@ricardojimenez732 fish a lot at nock and also the pauk. Not a lot of luck though.

[@CT-kv3bx]

Bro any boat that size would be stable with a 20hp. Stability comes in when running 50 -75

[@Dbars19]

I hated my aluminum deep v tracker. was not stable at all. Got blown across the water with just a little bit of wind. Upgraded to a ranger 1880 glass boat and its a beast, its also nice because i can have a 150hp and a 9.9 for hp restricted lakes.

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

Yeah that is nice having both motors and this Lowe deep v is actually really nice. I have had my fair share of deep v jon boats and fished out of the trackers, this is by far the best so far.

[@Dbars19]

@@Kodysbackwoodsbasics yea that big min kota tiller trolling motor would prolly push your boat pretty weel and you could still keep your 20hp on it?

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

@@Dbars19 Yeah but when we go to an electric only lake we just take the tiller motor off and put the minn kota on

[@mammydammy]

@@Kodysbackwoodsbasics Is that a rule you have to take off the gas motor off in an electric only lake? Or can you just tilt the gas motor up?

[@Kodysbackwoodsbasics]

@@mammydammy depends on the lake and what it's used for. All of our highland lakes where we get our water from you're not aloud the motor on at all. Then there's other lakes where the fish commission made it electric only but you're aloud to just tilt it up.

[@krispeterson1021]

Bass boats don't make good for trolling ..