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Hey guys~quick question for you. I posted a "wanted" ad for one of these boats, but it occurred to me that not everybody pokes through the buy & sell on here. Wondering if any of you have one you're not using anymore, know somebody who has one, whatever. Not in a panic to buy, but ready to. Also have gear to work in as a trade if so desired.
Thanks for taking a moment to consider,
GW
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Personally I wouldn't go with anything under 12'
Kinda far from you, but here is a good deal on 12'.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-mot...ationFlag=true
My buddy in the OPP tells me regularly that the most boating fatalities he has been involved with were 12ft aluminum boats. I wouldn't buy anything under 14ft.
That's not hard to believe at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
If you ever plan on taking it anywhere bigger than a frog pond, be safe and go bigger.
10-12' are definately great for small back lakes, im a tall guy and am not comfortable in a canoe so light boats suit me better, growing up i had a 12 ft and a 5 hp i went all over with, but more then once i got out on water i shouldnt have had that boat in and had waves coming over the front of the boat, a slow wet scary trip was a stern reminder of dont go there stupid lol
Excellent size boat for one or two people to go down the Notty.
Thanks for the replies guys. Thinking a fair weather row boat for me on my own, close to shore, and that I might be able to put in my truck without a trailer. I've had a 12' boat with a 4hp outboard, 16' side console with a 40hp outboard, and a 20' center console with a 75hp outboard~I've been around the block. The appeal is not having to trailer the thing if at all possible, so toying with a kayak too. (as much as I hate that idea) Wanting to keep it simple, light, low/no-tech..oar powered.
Probably because they're the most common, but point taken. I've been in plenty of bad situations with boats, and the experiences effectively eradicated the "risk taker" in me for good.Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
Grouse whisper, reading through this and only being able to guess at your intended uses, desire to car top/bed etc I've wanted to ask if you've given thought to a kayak. There are all kinds of options.
based on some questions I got about my yak, I posted an event in that forum I'm aware of July 5 at Glen Whelans. Would be a chance for you to see different options.
Don't know anything about that, but have been talking to someone we both probably know...who has a Nucanoe Frontier. It's an interesting option, and looks very stable. I'm 6'1", and north of 275lbs....so canoes and sit-on-top kayaks really don't inspire confidence. Want to be able to bug panfish in shallow water, maybe prowl around looking for big gar with the fly rod. :)
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Originally Posted by JBen
The sit on-top kayaks are very stable - I was surprised actually. I'm 6'5" and 250lbs and have no trouble on the sit-on-top setups designed for fishing. I haven't dumped yet... Some have seats that will elevate you off the platform, allowing you to get some height off the water.
I'd look into a kayak.
FishFrenzy
Yaks are really stable Grousewhisper. While there are variances depending on the exact style, your sitting at/on the water line, that translates to a lower center of gravity, and that makes them more stable than canoes all else equal
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s1/v5/p875974524-4.jpg
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s8/v75/p1785528996-5.jpg
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s8/v77/p1627149722-6.jpg
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s10/v1...12025022-6.jpg
THis is my old Native Ultimate, its sort of a hybrid between a yak/canoe
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s8/v0/p940546911-5.jpg
Have a read/look through here if you missed it.
http://www.oodmag.com/community/show...eason-thus-far
Heres the basics on the event " Intro to yak fishing".
http://www.oodmag.com/community/show...tructional-day
Are they the answer for everything/one?
No, but for those that want or like the idea of having something you can car top or put in the back of a truck (or trailer but without the same needs for storage etc), they have a lot of "pros"...Lots of guys take them onto Lake O for Salmon, Simcoe for Lakers, back lakes for ice out Brookies
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s4/v11/p683778020-4.jpg
http://jbenphotography.ca/img/s2/v4/p556431490-6.jpg
and more
That third photo must be from Lake Simcoe. :( Yeah, and the guy in the tan-colored Frontier is the same buy I'm talking about...that's the type of boat I'm thinking about. Thanks for all the info, I'll read through those articles tonight. There isn't much in the way of rough water I'm too concerned about, it's other boater's quite frankly...as that 3rd photo points out. A micro-aluminum might be marginally better in that circumstance, but not necessarily I guess.
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Originally Posted by JBen
Hence why most guys sport flags or opt for high vis yaks. It's a safety thing, not a fashion statement. I've been buzzed in mine a couple times. Good fish yaks, ride or spear the swells. SoTs also have scuppers and are designed to drain water etc versus sits/small boats where the water stays in, sloshes around.
There are still limits etc, but really they are very safe and stable, very versatile. If you can make the demo day, it would be worth your while, as you ponder what to get that gets you the wonder.
re "duff". That's why I added those pics :)
Maybe this might help you out, 'looks' a bit longer than 10' but perhaps its the camera angle.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-mot...ationFlag=true
RB