Im going to be getting a new boat here pretty soon, I have narrowed it down to prodrives 36hp and gtr 35. I like the reverse option on both, but wanted to hear from all of you that drive them what your opinion is and if I could get a little feedback from y'all. Im thinking about going with a 17' 54 which gives me room to actually fish out of when need be. Some input would be great!

please use the search function as this topic has been beat to death. the best advice anyone can give you is to go test drive them both. don't buy one based on what jim bob or joe coonass on the internet tells you.

what u need to do is go demo whatever brands u like and then make a decision.

demo rides are free and the only way to decide for urself which setup is best for u.

goodluck

x2 on demo.

Is there any dealers in here in setx that do the demo rides? Because the few that I have been to dont do the demo rides. I'll drive to LA one weekend to test drive one if I can find a place that lets you?

Both manufacterers will be more than glad to bring you for a demo ride. Just give em a call.

Paging Damon Silva.....MR Silva??!!

PM Damon...he's a PD dealer in SETX....unsure on GT although there are plenty of owners that I'm sure will let you drive their rigs to see-

oh....well I'm up with the times apparently-

Sunrise Superdude still slangin PD's?? He's up near Jasper....not too far-

you are only 137 miles from loreauville, la. drive over one saturday and go test drive em both. should be able to do it in a day.

I can call Josh here on the board and we can both meet you out at Wallisville launch one weekend he has a PD I have a GTR you can ride and drive each one see what you like better... Granted they'll be on different hulls but you won't have to drive all the way to Loreauville either. SETX mud run is coming up I'll be in Port Neches here soon as well.

if u find a dealer who WON'T GIVE A FREE DEMO RIDE to you, please post his name and dealership name on here so we can be sure to tell everyone not to do bidness with that dealer.

I appreciate everyones help! I might take you up on that offer westendangler if you are going to be here in setx one weekend. Im down to go ride and just see what its all about. I live in orange, so it dont take me long to meet yall at the boat launch. I might drive to one of those LA places if i can see the complete packages put together that they offer like they do on the websites?

Chit, Orange aint but a 6 pack from the home both motors. Road trip will do you some good.

ummmmmm, we got a redlight.

if u call ahead and set it up, u can definately do both demo's in one day and eat lunch at the cafe next to the red light. good food.

good luck

PD vs GT=

Come out and ride with us Sunday. Should be able to run all 3, MB, GT, & PD.

If you cant make A ride with him or quack killer 8.Bosco enterprise in Orange,tx out on hwy 105 between hwy62 and hwy87 sells prodrive he has a 36 on a 18ft and a 27 on a 16 1/2 he just finished building. his number is409-988-3508

1754 is a nice stable boat for fishing or hunting out of. An 1850 would give you better load carrying capabilty. A 35 or 36 will push that boat well.