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| Author: | mike3503 [ Wed Nov 19, 2014 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 1432 Alumacraft w/ 12hp Copperhead |
I pieced together a duck hunting boat for as cheap as possible. Couldn't be happier with what I came up with. Was skeptical about the 12hp in fear that I may under power it. This thing runs 25mph with 2 guys (both about 220lbs), and no load. Jumps on plain real fast, and cuts through mud better than some of my buddies $20k rigs. I had to take off the stock 11" prop and replace it with a 9" prop with a little extra cupping due to refuge restrictions here in Texas. Took it out duck hunting this morning, and with myself (220), my brother (210), 3 dozen decoys, and other normal duck hunting gear, I was able to hold 21mph, still jump on plane just as fast, and still cut through mud without a problem. The only complaints I have is the 1432 is obviously pretty tipsy. Makes getting in and out a bit of a chore, but my fat ass manages pretty well. Also, I didn't realize how much I wish I had reverse. But Copperhead is what it is...light weight, simple, and powerful. |
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| Author: | butternut [ Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1432 Alumacraft w/ 12hp Copperhead |
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| Author: | 00 BUCK [ Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1432 Alumacraft w/ 12hp Copperhead |
Got any pics of how the boat floats? I was thinking about putting an 18 on mine but with those speeds seems like the 12 is all I'd need. |
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