Pro Team 175

[Brad F]

First time poster here. Stumbled accross this site the other day. What a wealth of info you guys are.



My question is, I want to upgrade from a 1995 16ft Deep Pro V and I am considering a new Pro Team 175. I want a boat that will be able to handle a little bit of everything from big lakes (Example:Minnetonka) to smaller rivers fishing for everything from walleye to musky. I have especially began spending alot of time hunting musky.



From those of you with much more wisdon and experience, is a 175 a proper boat for me to consider?? The price is right and it would fit in my garage. This is a BIG requirement.



Thanks in advance!!

 

[Ken Sabin]

If you can get the 185

 

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

Welcome Brad. I'm sure you'll get more answers. If it was me on that big water you mention fishing I'd get the biggest boat I could that would still fit in my garage.



Bill

 

[TOMMY RICH]

I agree...If you can swing the 185 with at least a 90...you won't regret it

 

[Greg J.]

Welcome Aboard! I own a '05 PT175 with a 50hp, and it's a great boat. However, it got somewhat rough at the lake I was on this past summer and I was wishing I'd have gone with the PT185 and just a touch more power.

 

[TOMMY RICH]

It gets on top better with a bigger motor

 

[TrepMan]

All good input, also consider the PC 175, since the layout has more below gunway space like your Deep V, it is (I think) saver when fishing in the wakes/waves as you can be lower then on the traditional decks of a bass boat. I've got a 2000 with a 40 HP, been a great boat, like everyone else will tell you get the most HP you can afford. Would I like the 75 Hp sure, but I didn't have the $$ 5 years ago and did NOT want to get a smaller boat with a larger engine.



Trep

 

[C C]

I could be wrong and I am certain the fellas will give you more info then I can but I would think that the Pro V line as well as the Targas are better suited for what you have described as your type of fishing.



Cass

 

[Greg J.]

Brad, I believe Cass has a good point about getting a boat with a deeper V for your type of fishing.

 

[Brad F]

Thanks for all your input. Maybe I need to expand my garage so I can fit a bigger boat!!

I found an unused 2004 16'6'' Pro Angler with a 50hp that I may have to consider. I just like the few extra bells and whistles the 175 affords me.

Thanks again guys. I'm sure I'll have more questions!!

 

[Mike Newman]

I have a 2003 PT 175 with a 25hp 4-stroke(local lakes have hp limits). I have actually fished a number of times with it on Lake Minnetonka(if you are refering to the lake just west/sw of Minneapolis. My sister lives in Shorewood so I am usually up there at least once a summer around the 4th of July. I have also had my boat out on 20,000 acre Mark Twain lake in Missouri. I never felt uncomfortable from a boat standpoint, but obviously you would want a much larger motor than I can have with my local hp limits. Sometimes with the smaller hp you feel a little defensive in bad weather. Also I am off the water long before the serious big pleasure boating starts up with the huge wakes/etc. If I wanted that type of boat I would probably go with the 185 for the extra size and then of course probably 50+ hp motor. I think in all of the PT's you will get wet from spray if the wind is coming from the right direction. If you are new to Minnetonka I might be able to give you a couple of areas that I have had some luck in. There are certain bays/coves that are off limits during spawn, but can be great if you are in there on the first couple of days after they open.

 

[Brad F]

Hey Downstream...is it ok for me to drop you an e-mail?? I see we don't live too far from each other.