Just joined the forum. A lot of great info. I currently have a Alumacraft 1448 with a 20 Yamaha. Love the boat other than the fact that is has a 15' transom. Because of a shoulder injury I need power trim and tilt. I know Tohatsu makes a short shaft with trim and tilt but dealers are few and far between here in Minnesota. Suzuki also has a short shaft with trim and tilt but don't know much about them. I have a few options. Go with a Suzuki or Tohatsu, Elevate my transon to 20", jack plate or a different boat.
There is a used 2010 Grizzly 1448 for sale here. I like the fact that it is a welded boat and has a flat floor and casting deck. It also has a side console. My plan would be to put a new 25 HP E-tec on it. I did a search on this site and seen some threads where people say a 25 will barely get the Grizzly on plane. That concerns me.
Another option I am considering is a new 1648 Alumacraft side console with no center seat and an aluminum floor. I would also put a 25 HP E-Tec on it.
Lastly I looked at the new Tracker Heritage. Lots of features for a $10K boat. The Alumacraft would only be about $1K cheaper and would not include 4 seats. a live well, 15 more horse power, trolling motor and lower end electronics. After adding the trolling motor and electronics the Alumacraft would cost more.
My cheapest option is the short shaft with trim and keep my boat but I am looking for the best value.
Any opinions would be welcomed. I will probable pull the trigger in the next couple of weeks. Right now I am leaning towards the Grizzly.
There is a used 2010 Grizzly 1448 for sale here. I like the fact that it is a welded boat and has a flat floor and casting deck. It also has a side console. My plan would be to put a new 25 HP E-tec on it. I did a search on this site and seen some threads where people say a 25 will barely get the Grizzly on plane. That concerns me.
Another option I am considering is a new 1648 Alumacraft side console with no center seat and an aluminum floor. I would also put a 25 HP E-Tec on it.
Lastly I looked at the new Tracker Heritage. Lots of features for a $10K boat. The Alumacraft would only be about $1K cheaper and would not include 4 seats. a live well, 15 more horse power, trolling motor and lower end electronics. After adding the trolling motor and electronics the Alumacraft would cost more.
My cheapest option is the short shaft with trim and keep my boat but I am looking for the best value.
Any opinions would be welcomed. I will probable pull the trigger in the next couple of weeks. Right now I am leaning towards the Grizzly.