17' Aluminum Center Console for lake fishing - Great, Good, OK, or BAD?

[EL JEFE]

Hey guys--

For those with boating/boat experience, what are your thoughts on a 17 Alum CC for lake fishing (specific examples appreciated)? I primarily fish striper, cats, and crappie and such (not much bass are targeted) when lake fishing. I will fish DVL, Skinner, Silverwood, Havasu, Mojave, Mead. Haven't fished salt for several years and wanted a boat that could fish local inshore paddies when weather is good.

17' CC : In addition to the stand up CC, the boat has the round floor brackets for 3 extras seats.... 2 in stern area behind CC and 1 at bow platform.

So.....about 90% of my use will be freshwater lakes. You would think I should get a boat that meets my needs 90% of the time; hence my question on the suitability of a 17' CC

I also like the 18-19' Lunds (Tyee wrap around windshield models) USED....but I would be limited to freshwater.

I usually fish 2 adults (80% of the time), 3 on occasion (10% of the time).....on other occasions, wife and I and 2 kids (5% of the time) (4...lake fishing only).

Thoughts

[Stumpknocker]

Lots of boats work, but make sure it's got a deep V bow or you'll get pounded when it's windy...

[flyhigh123]

same thoughts as above, deep v so it gives you a bit more flexibility

[EL JEFE]

As deep of V as you get with an Aluminum Gregor / Klamath boat. I believe it is about 10 degrees deadrise at transom

[P.A.W.]

I think it would make a great striper boat. Perfect for trolling. 17' is the minimum for sure.

[drifter023]

got a photo of the boat I fish havasu a lot and the wind can make it hell at times.

[EL JEFE]

pics

[EL JEFE]

pics.....

[P.A.W.]

Man Jefe, That's a striper killing machine right there.

[drifter023]

That there would do it��..