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Looking for a new jon boat this spring but since I live north of MPLS I cant find alot of info on them. There doesnt seem to be any dealers up this way either. Thought I would try you guys down south farther for some info.
I am looking for a large 14' to 16' boat with a little higher sides and transom and maybe a tunnel hull on it for running shallow waters. I will be sticking with a prop tiller motor on it.
Any thoughts on make or model would be great. Or any dealers I should try contacting would be great also. I am already thinking I might have to head south to get what I want. Sure am glad that these boys up here like to stay on the lakes and keep the river to myself.

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The only place I know of that carries alot of boats is Starks Sport shop In Prarie Du Chein WIS. You can check out their HSOforum www.starkssportshop.com or call (608)326-2478 They should have what your looking for or maybe point you closer to home.Hope this helps

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check to see if you have a G3 or express dealer in the area. one of the two carries a tunnel boat just what you want. can't remember wich brand. saw it in a fishing magazine. if they don't have one they could order it . good luck del

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No Xpress dealers up here. Starks or farther south is the closet place I have found. I havent checked into the G3 boats yet.
Freckeled lady send me the photos. I tryed earlier to get some but did not recieve them.
It does sound like a nice rig.
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