Brad you are just used to putting big shit into small spaces,like putting 10 pounds of shit in a 5 pound bag
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| Author: | R.T. [ Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Preference for boat size |
Looking to buy new boat for duck hunting and fishing (marsh, MS river, small cypress lakes). My last boat was a 1648 and was a great duck boat, but I'd like the next one to be bigger...just not sure how big yet. Looking for comments on favorite sizes of boat, and what might be considered too big from experience. |
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| Author: | quackconsumer [ Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preference for boat size |
18' - 20' in length and 42"- 60" in width depending on what your needs and want are. What kind of loads do you carry? What conditions do you run? What kind of speed are you looking for? |
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| Author: | T-Bubba [ Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preference for boat size |
For what you want I think a 18x54 would be great. One trip in my buddies x54 made me wish I had one. |
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| Author: | Rambeaux [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:08 am ] |
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I love my 18x54. Its not too wide but that extra 6'' makes a hell of a difference with stability. Handles great, i can still make tight turns and go most places the 48's can. |
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| Author: | BradS [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preference for boat size |
I love my 1854 -- I have had it from mud flats to marsh -- even out on the coast in the gulf a little bit |
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| Author: | jordy [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:03 pm ] |
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| Author: | garrettpearce [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:08 pm ] |
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I'd go 18x52 |
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| Author: | marsh chicken [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:47 pm ] |
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Def get a huntdeck. Remember though it will add about a foot and a half. 17x50 hd is what I run. Great boat |
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| Author: | War Eagle 1 [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:51 pm ] |
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x2, 17x50 huntdeck, the best all around IMO. |
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| Author: | woodduck224 [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:56 pm ] |
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like said before the 18x54 is probably the most comfortable hull and can be used for anything |
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| Author: | oncall [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:58 pm ] |
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| Author: | Barroll [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:10 pm ] |
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| Author: | R.T. [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:12 pm ] |
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I agree that the 17 - 18' x 54 is the way to go, but I'm curious if anyone with a 60" bottom has any comments on how easy their boat gets into the timber. |
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| Author: | quackconsumer [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:21 pm ] |
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If you plan on gettin in the timber stay 48" or narrower. |
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| Author: | fowl livin [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:45 pm ] |
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x4 Get the 1854. I have had mine in the marsh, flats and deep water with decent white caps. I love my Excel 1854. |
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| Author: | garrettpearce [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preference for boat size |
x2 on 48 or narrower if in timber and how would the hunting deck affect the hull space it behind where you sit and can still fit a battery under it |
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| Author: | BradS [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preference for boat size |
I always hear go 48 for timber but I have run in timber with my 54 following some 48s and I have never had an issue |
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| Author: | dog walker [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:04 pm ] |
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Brad you are just used to putting big shit into small spaces,like putting 10 pounds of shit in a 5 pound bag
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| Author: | garrettpearce [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preference for boat size |
to each his own but i crawfish and i find myself saying if my boat were two inches wider it would be nasty but then again i guess you could reroute |
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| Author: | BradS [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:14 pm ] |
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| Author: | fowl livin [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:01 pm ] |
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| Author: | drake1 [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:40 am ] |
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1948 0r even a 1954 would be good running big open water of course I have had my 1854 and 1852 hulls in some nasty water and have never felt uneasy. Both ran the timber fine as well. |
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| Author: | Crews [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:48 am ] |
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