What are your opinions on this boat and motor? If any of you have something better for me to look at that would be great as well. What should I be looking and listening for if I go check this out?
I plan to use it with my 14yo son for fishing the Mississippi and other spots like that. I plan to throw it on top of my van as I don't have a trailer hitch yet. We just want to be able to stand and have a bit more room than our canoe. I have a fish finder and trolling to put on this as well.
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looks good, all depending on what type of lake you fish, you may benefit from a V hull boat.
Also 3hp will be good for trolling.
If my boat doesn't sell today I'll contact you.
Also 3hp will be good for trolling.
If my boat doesn't sell today I'll contact you.
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I would definitely want to do a compression check on that engine before purchase with the age of it. Plus even the Miss can blow up enough where that flat bottom punt will have a hard time. Personally,I would want a 12 footer for your purpose. Cheers
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I've got a 6hp on my 12' aluminum shallow "V" and it barely planes with just me, <200lbs, on board.
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I've got a '72 6hp Sea horse on my 12 ft Smokersraft. Great little engine that will outlast me probably but it sure doesn't get you anywhere fast. That rig did a couple of week long tours to Kipawa even.
A ten foot punt has it's uses for sure, like little puddle lakes or duck hunting swamps, but you are quite limited compared to even a 12 footer. You have many more options to fish different waters IMO. Even a lake Like Charleston can be fished if you stay out of the big water on windy days. Not with a 10 footer.
Take my advice fisherdad hehe. You won't regret it. More room and more stability too. Cheers
A ten foot punt has it's uses for sure, like little puddle lakes or duck hunting swamps, but you are quite limited compared to even a 12 footer. You have many more options to fish different waters IMO. Even a lake Like Charleston can be fished if you stay out of the big water on windy days. Not with a 10 footer.
Take my advice fisherdad hehe. You won't regret it. More room and more stability too. Cheers
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Thanks everyone I think I will stop trying to take the fast route to the water lol. I think I will wait and do it right with a 14ft wide deep V. I was looking at the Legend Pro Sport if I go the new route. First thing's first I need a hitch and wiring installed.
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Good to know. Thanks JimmyJimmy_1 wrote:10ft jon boat
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