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Flat's Boat or a Yak??
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Hi Guys;
I got another question for you.
First thanks for all the come backs on my last thread I posted called “Is my boat to big”?
Most of you guys said keep my 23’ SeaCraft CC for off shore and get a second small boat for the skinny water.
So here is my question. Should I go with a small Flats boat with about a 60 HP O.B.
OR
Go with a Hobie Pro Angler Yak? Do I need more range to cover the territory of Henderson county that a flats boat will offer or a Pro Angler Yak that you can stand on which is more stealthy but limit your range?
I never fished a Yak before but your area seems to be perfect for Yak fishing.
What do you think??
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins
Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner
I got another question for you.
First thanks for all the come backs on my last thread I posted called “Is my boat to big”?
Most of you guys said keep my 23’ SeaCraft CC for off shore and get a second small boat for the skinny water.
So here is my question. Should I go with a small Flats boat with about a 60 HP O.B.
OR
Go with a Hobie Pro Angler Yak? Do I need more range to cover the territory of Henderson county that a flats boat will offer or a Pro Angler Yak that you can stand on which is more stealthy but limit your range?
I never fished a Yak before but your area seems to be perfect for Yak fishing.
What do you think??
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins
Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner
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A second choice would be a boat like huntentails has. It's a tunnel mod v aluminum which he has fitted with the ability to put on a rear and\or front tower. Runs a 60 HP center console.
Bill
I'm wid Willie.
http://www.amazon.com/big-bend/dp/1456453270
Regardless of what you pick, and Rod's boat is a fine alternative too (no...I haven't been in it but have seen pictures), I wouldn't consider a yak unless it was your third boat. I've fished out of them and they can be...hateful.
Bill
http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homosassa-Waterfront-Rental/417501978320069
www.customgheenoe.com
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins
Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner
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IBEW LU 433
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IBEW LU 433
Nope, I was thinking of downsizing but I came to my senses......
That is a interesting Rig you got there. Is that a Glass hull boat you built out yourself??
I have been thinking of the possibility of doing another custom boat myself and I’m brainstorming on which way to go.
I tried to pick up a 17’ Dolphin Flats boat the other day that would need a full rebuild but the owner didn’t want to part with it cheep. When I do a boat a usually go with a Good old hull with a grate name manufacturer that way when I get done I and every one else would love to have it.
Since the SeaCraft will be more that adequate for off shore stuff I just need a skinny water rig for the shore line stuff. I think I can get away with a 60-Hp boat. I like to throw a net for live bait so a live well is a must for me. Don’t need a polling platform I am not going to push anyone around the bay Been there don that. Trolling motor is my speed not a day’s, Like that mini tower you got there I been seeing those on a lot of well rigged bay boats but on this little skiff I’m think of the center of gravity just doesn’t make sense.
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins
Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner
What? What the hail does that mean, Fellow? Them platforms ain't for that. They're for having lunch on, laying down resting yer back on, re-rigging yer tackle, ...
You need one.
http://www.amazon.com/big-bend/dp/1456453270
Some people use them instead of a Bimini...or a cheap umbrella.
Bill
:Agree Also Mags, put a nice shiney rodholder on the side bar of the platform and throw a line rigged with bait out the back for a nice drift while yer catching trout out of the front :spin
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IBEW LU 433
I went on their web sight and I must say that is the first flat bottom boat that I ever liked. Not into aluminum boats, you can’t change things around after you get them. But on a Glass Composite Boat not only can you fix them if you mess them up you can also add stuff later.
I am not ready to buy the second boat just yet, we are waiting of the new House purchase to get a go ahead first.
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins
Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner
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IBEW LU 433
Aluminum boats can be fixed and customized any way you want all you need is some more aluminum and a welder vs fiberglass and resin. We added a tower, storage and decks to our aluminum boat through the years.
Yes that is true, some guys don’t know welding
And other guys know Glass work
http://www.classicseacraft.com/fellowship/index.html
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins
Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner