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Randal49
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Joined: Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:29 pm
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 Boat Options I am kind of torn between 2 options. First is a gator tail 1648 with a 25 horse big block. My main concern with this is how fast I will be able to go. It is about 16,000. Second is a 1848 with a 37 horse gator tail. Less extras, for around 17,000. Anybody have experience with either setups? Or have any suggestions on a boat and motor for around 16-17K. Thanks
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Brokeknee
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Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:32 pm
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Re: Boat Options If you don't run any restricted wma' s, then spend the extra money and get the 18x48 with the 37. It will have better speed and load carrying capabilities. Most people who opt for a smaller boat and motor to save money end up regretting it and selling the rig to buy a bigger one. I learned that from personal experience.
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TonyGMcElroy
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Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2011 3:27 pm
Posts: 664
Location: Henderson, Tx
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Re: Boat Options If you don't have to get a 25 for restricted areas then don't. You will be happier with the 37 and longer boat I'm sure
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Gigafowl
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Location: Trinity Bay - Texas
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Re: Boat Options Hard to beat an 18x48 for overall size and performance..... Especially the ones with USCG approved floatation - 
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brycecheramie
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Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am
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Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: Boat Options
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4Cody4
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:21 am
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Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes
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Re: Boat Options Get the bigger boat and motor.
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Russ
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Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm
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Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Boat Options Bryce, don't you know, uscg flotation improves performance and makes overall size more useful
*facepalm*
#CFFITR
#TheGhostBoat
#whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor
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Randal49
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Joined: Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:29 pm
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Re: Boat Options What type of speed do you think I could get out of the 18 footer? It's the extreme.
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Russ
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Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Boat Options Asked and answered many times on this site. Very few times were truthful, though lol
Figure 27-30 solo, empty. Maybe a tad more. Start adding hunting gear and people, it'll lose some speed, but not nearly as much as that 1648 would.
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brycecheramie
MMT 1000 Club
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Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: Boat Options
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Quack N Stack
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Joined: Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:43 pm
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Location: Baytown, Tejas
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CypressCritter
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Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:36 am
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Location: Jefferson TX
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Re: Boat Options Give me less HP, or less load carrying capacity! Said nobody ever!
And a good "Vote for Hillary" sticker adds 1.2 mph!
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GenHee
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Location: Pointe Aux Chenes, LA
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Re: Boat Options Horse power should be a fundamental right of the people!
Support the Affordable Horse Power Act
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Ricerunner
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Location: Summerville, SC
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Boat Options I went the route of a smaller decked out hull first: I now have an 1848 empty and I like it more. I will say an extended deck is about the 1 option I wish I’d gotten. Get the room & hp!! add fancy shit later
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cb5331
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Location: Rowlett, TX
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CypressCritter
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Re: Boat Options
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