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 16x42 skiff & gtr 
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Post 16x42 skiff & gtr
A buddy has a 16x42 skiff and he's thinking about putting a 35 gtr on it . Do Y'all think it will be too much ? If not how fast u think it will run?


Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:06 pm
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Post Re: 16x42 skiff & gtr
UnlesS he is buyin the 35 to put on another boat in the near future, he should get the 25. Guy on here has one on a 1642 that he is real happy with..

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Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:10 pm
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Post Re: 16x42 skiff & gtr
I'm thinking around 55-60mph.


Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:34 pm
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Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:37 pm
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Tell him to get a sport v


Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:21 pm
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Duck skiff or crawfish skiff?

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Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:11 pm
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Crawfish skiff with 24 inch sides


Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:26 pm
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I think it's gonna be close. The 24 inch sides will help with this I think. I was planning in building a 17*42 with the 35 and had someone say it would hold it.

If it don't float it high enough maybe he can add a hunt deck to it. That would help for sure.

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I have mine on a tall side and transom 1642 Jon boat. It works but am saving for a custom build

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Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:44 pm
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How heavy is a 35 gtr


Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:53 pm
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