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| Author: | jph_125 [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Go Devil 1660 |
I looked at a new 1660 with a short transom today. I've read alot of post on this site that short transoms are not good to have because of backwash. I also noticed that the sides of the boat weren't very tall. I don't want to buy a boat that I'm going to end up sinking. Would you guys tell me what you think about this boat good or bad? |
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| Author: | hunter [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Go Devil 1660 |
I have a little over 370 hours on mine and have no issues at all. I hunt and freshwater and saltwater fish with mine and use poling platform and never have to worry about sinking. You might have a little water over the transom occasionally but nothing to worry about and only if you running wide open and try to slow down suddenly. I think the tall transom is needed if you have reverse but without reverse there is no issues. Boat carries a load great also. |
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| Author: | Joe Guide [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 5:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Go Devil 1660 |
I have my GDSD 35 on my GD1660 and hunt and fish with it a lot, and you will get some water on a quick stop over the transom- however that is why I recommend you also put in a bilge pump. In my next boat I am staying with my GDSD35 but seriously thinking about getting a stage II Mod done, and moving to a longer boat, perhaps a GT 1860, or maybe 20x60 with a huntdeck, and more open boat with 21" sides. |
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| Author: | duckhunter888 [ Sat Aug 07, 2010 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Go Devil 1660 |
I have run both short and tall and currently run 21" sides and tall transom. I won't go back to a short sided boat with a short transom. The GD 1660 is a sweet hull and I almost bought one. |
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| Author: | jph_125 [ Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Go Devil 1660 |
Thanks guys for the replies! |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Go Devil 1660 |
Wind could be a bit of a downside for tall sided boats in some situations.... I am with Joe Guide on the need for a good bilge in ANY boat and I like those with a built in float switch and 2nd external switch design - makes it a non-issue if you take on a bit of water from time to time as it turns itself on - handy on rainy days too when you are off hunting.... However the GDSD 16x60 is available with standard or tall transom.... In fact I think I heard that they might be no longer offering the standard height transom soon as part of the re-design on floatation and the introduction of larger split rear pods/seats.... At least that was my understanding - PM me if you want to see a picture of the redesigned pods/seats on the 16x60 that GD sent to me.... |
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| Author: | SmokeEater829 [ Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Go Devil 1660 |
Giga, you can't post up the pics? I'd like to see them too. |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Go Devil 1660 |
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