Gorilla Bass
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Looking for some opinions on a "do-it-all" aluminum boat. Does anyone have experience out on the oconee river (milledgeville dam to dublin area) in an aluminum bass boat? Looking to upgrade but not sure which direction to go in. I've looked at so many options my head is spinning. I like the layout & deckspace of an aluminum bass boat (G3 Sportsman / Seaark RXT/ Crestliner Ridge etc.) but not sure it'll be able run as shallow as I'd like even with a jack plate. Also considering a center console tunnel hull prop or jet (G3 CCT / Crestliner Retriever / Lowe Pathfinder etc.) but I don't particularly like the layout especially the tiny deckspace they all seem to have. Jet motor seems like it'll run in a puddle but I've heard they're nothing but a headache. Prop motor opens up some other options as far as lakes etc. but is probably asking for trouble in the river which is where I primarily will be. Not looking to race up river, would it be doable putting along from spot to spot with the motor trimmed up? Any opinions appreciated!