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jph_125
MMT Member
Joined: Tue May 12, 2009 7:57 pm
Posts: 23
Location: Quitman, Texas
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 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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| Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:35 am |
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hunter
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Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:42 am
Posts: 50
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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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Joe Guide
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Joined: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:58 pm
Posts: 159
Location: Coastal North Carolina
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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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duckhunter888
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:44 pm
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Location: North Texas
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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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jph_125
MMT Member
Joined: Tue May 12, 2009 7:57 pm
Posts: 23
Location: Quitman, Texas
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Re: Go Devil 1660 Thanks guys for the replies!
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| Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:41 pm |
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Gigafowl
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:19 pm
Posts: 6441
Location: Trinity Bay - Texas
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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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SmokeEater829
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:48 pm
Posts: 1830
Location: Belle Chasse, LA
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Re: Go Devil 1660 Giga, you can't post up the pics? I'd like to see them too.
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Gigafowl
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:19 pm
Posts: 6441
Location: Trinity Bay - Texas
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Re: Go Devil 1660
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