boat question

[Gary Hoover]

I'm looking at a new boat and leaning towards a 2004 NX898. My question is has any one had this model in rough water. I fish the ozarks and it gets a little on the rough side in the summer.

 

[Bryan McDonough]

All i know if you act quick enough someone is selling a cert for an 898 at a reduced price.



20ft boat in rough water?? The 898, Its not the best ride but its a good ride.

 

[Kenny Lively]

Cajun,



I've got a NX898, and fish some big lakes, Texoma, T-BEND, Sam Rayburn, Richland Chambers and I am completely pleased w/the ride. Like BMDC said it is a good ride, not as good as the 929 or a big 20-21' champion but it is a good ride in rough water, better than any 18' and most 19'ers. And the fishability is well worth the trade off. KENNY

 

[Ken Neeley]

It's a great ride, but a little unique....I spent an hour on this boat with KVD in Missouri. You really have to drive the boat or it will drive you.

 

[David Munaretto]

Haven't been in one, but with that hull design, it has to be a rocket on the water... My buddy just ordered one, so I will get to run it this spring!



David

 

[Kenny Lively]

Mine gps' at 71.8 w/a two team tournament load, approx. 30 gls gas, approx. 30 gls livewell water and 2 - 250+ fisherman. The hole shot is beautiful even with this load. But that is one of the design characteristics of this boat, to get up on plane in a hurry. Running a Merc. 225efi w/hydyo steering. Can't run it light, gets into the rev. limiter w/the 25 pitch modified Tempest. Gonna try a 27 pitch and see what it does soon as I find one I can borrow for a weekend can't afford to buy one. KENNY