OK thanks....guess I need to figure out now how big to go without getting a boat too heavy for my small block.
From what I am reading so far maybe a 1742 would work.
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| Author: | GaSwampFox [ Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Need help picking a boat. |
Picking up a mud buddy mini 23 tomorrow and looking for hull recommendations. Public duck impoundments close by have a 25hp limit which is why I didn't go bigger. Boat will be used mostly in back water creeks with lots of submerged stumps for ducks/ fishing, with occasional trips to the impounds that are flooded grass. Max load in the boat will be 2 men , couple dozen decoys and occasionally a dog. Thanks |
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| Author: | 50fps [ Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
Smallest I'd go is a 16 footer, but an 18 and skinny would be better. |
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| Author: | dwbiggs [ Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:16 pm ] |
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Thought wider was better for a SD? |
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| Author: | 50fps [ Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:20 pm ] |
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| Author: | spoonieslayer6 [ Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
I have a 36 hp pro-drive on a 1848 boat and I sit at 25-26 bone dry if that gives you any help with size Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 1448jonboat [ Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
I'd go 1644 plus a hunt deck. |
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| Author: | dwbiggs [ Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:11 am ] |
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| Author: | Smoke [ Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:50 am ] |
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| Author: | dwbiggs [ Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
OK thanks....guess I need to figure out now how big to go without getting a boat too heavy for my small block. From what I am reading so far maybe a 1742 would work.
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| Author: | dom [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
if i was running a mini i wouldnt go bigger than 16 foot. 17 is a lot of boat to push for a small motor unless you like going slloooowwwww |
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| Author: | reharbert [ Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
Unless you have a boat that is designed for a small HP surface drive, keep it short. Personal experience running a 16.5x48 that was really too heavy for the 25GTR. Id look for a light 16 footer. |
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| Author: | jarred769 [ Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
Just out of curiosity, what is light? After this season I'm looking for a new hull. I've seen them from 400 to 650lbs. |
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| Author: | reharbert [ Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
650 is heavy. 400 is pretty light. that 250 pounds is like putting an extra LARGE person in the boat. I have a 14x42 Alweld that weighs around 250. My 17x48 Uncle J Custom weighs over 600. |
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| Author: | DENNYEDWARDS [ Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
My 1648 Alumacraft riveted Jon weighed 300 lbs bare hull. |
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| Author: | jarred769 [ Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:00 pm ] |
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| Author: | reharbert [ Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
I wouldn't say the more money the lighter. Most of the mass manufactured hulls are thin, light, and basic. The more expensive hulls are typically heavier. More welds, more frame work, more sheet metal. Often times they have a thicker material in the floor. Some custom builders build light hulls, but the price is typically the same. The material is slightly cheaper and the labor is a little more consuming. |
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| Author: | jarred769 [ Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:15 pm ] |
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| Author: | 50fps [ Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
A 1848 PD hull is around 500lbs bare bones. |
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| Author: | GaSwampFox [ Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
Quick update. Ended up with a 1648f Weldbilt. Pleased with the hull. It's light, but I don't intend to do too much fast runner ngbin flooded timber. First test was approximately 24mph with just myself. |
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| Author: | tystorm [ Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
any more info on your new 1648f weldbilt? i am strongly considering one but i have a 35 go devil sd. i run it on a 1542 lowe mod v now and it does on but is too small to run in any kind of bigger water really. i am looking into a 1648f or 1652f with the split bench and open layout. |
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| Author: | Bryanmaltby [ Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need help picking a boat. |
I am in the same boat (or in need of a boat) and I am hoping you can provide me some info. My local dealer has brand new 2015 War eagle War Hawk 544 (1544) camo'd out full add on floor with drain for 4999$ including trailer. i cant touch that price anywhere else and it seams really good. I have a 2015 copperhead 23hp Surface drive (105 lbs) and I didnt know if that would be a good set up. I am also looking at the 2017 Tracker Grizzly 1448 MVX, 2014 G3 1448PF 5800$, 2016 Alumacraft MV 1648 2300$, or any other suggestions. My goal is to stay under 5000$ and around 15' or less. I usually hunt 2 guys, gear, 3 doz. decoys, guns, beavertail blind, ect. I also really want an modified v hull because I heard they handle a ton better. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. |
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