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Nate926
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Joined: Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:09 pm Posts: 45
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 Which gator tail boat should I get?
Ordering a Gator tail boat with a gtr 35 this spring. It will have a 3/16" hull since we have rocks, pointed bow, hunt deck, spud pole kit, and 2" receiver, standard deck, no rear deck, hydro turf, and a gt grass blind.
I will mainly be hunting by myself and my dog, or me and my cousin and both our dogs. On small and large rivers, lakes, back water, timber you name it. I weigh 150 and my cousin weighs 180 both dogs around 70lbs each. Will have 2 guns, 2-4 dozen dekes, propane heater, and small cooler. I just can't decide on a hull length and width. I don't want to go below 48" width. What length and width will give me the fast combination with the gtr 35 motor? What speeds can I expect?? THANKS GUYS!! Just want to make the right decision!!
16x48?? 16x54?? 17x48?? 17x54??
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:02 am |
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Bigrich
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:52 pm Posts: 7064 Location: Mallard country
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
I would go with a 17x54! And if you are wanting an extreme hull then they really don't recommend the 3/16 bottom! The 17x54 really totes a load well!
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:10 am |
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Nate926
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:09 pm Posts: 45
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
Thanks BigRich, why don't they recommend the 3/16" in the extreme hull? Wonder what kinda speed with the 17x54" in deep and shallow water?
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:30 am |
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doubleBanded
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:26 pm Posts: 3084 Location: Down South
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
D) none of the above. Go custom 1850
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pearl river outlaw
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:12 am Posts: 1407 Location: Louisville Ms
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
If I went with GT it would be 1754
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:15 am |
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OwenDickeson
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:45 pm Posts: 9869
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
With just you and another person, I would suggest the 17'x46".
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:17 am |
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doubleBanded
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:26 pm Posts: 3084 Location: Down South
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
^ what he said. But if ur gonna hunt more than two of y'all if go a lil wider. 50 range. I hunt 4 sometimes out my boat n 1852 is plenty of room. Prob could fit one more comfortable. Jus wish I had a little more power in my motor
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:20 am |
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Woodiebuster
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Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:00 pm Posts: 6060 Location: Choudrant, La
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
A pointed bow 17x46 would be a great timber rig
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:50 am |
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Old School
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:44 pm Posts: 3067 Location: Earth
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
Get the biggest u can afford, and order ASAP.
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:54 am |
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Bigrich
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:52 pm Posts: 7064 Location: Mallard country
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
Bc 3/16 won't really bend to get the extreme hull design
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:59 am |
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eljefe
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Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am Posts: 5210 Location: Beaumont Texas
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
with the 35 on the back, i would go 1754..... my old prodrive was a 1754 and was a good stable hull....
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:12 pm |
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Bigrich
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:52 pm Posts: 7064 Location: Mallard country
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
If I could I would run a 17/54 for sure tote a load better and faster empty or full
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:16 pm |
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pokey79
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:50 pm Posts: 2282 Location: Circumcised, Louisiana
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:36 pm |
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krogers
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:24 am Posts: 1958 Location: Bristol, FL
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
17x54, I have the gator series. I hear the extreme turns better, but its not bad once you get used to it. Get a hunt deck regardless of who builds it.
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Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:40 pm |
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bmartina
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Joined: Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:27 pm Posts: 641 Location: Apalachicola Fl
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
18\46 pointed bow with winch mount
_________________ 16x42 Charles Leonard ... Sold 18x46 Gator Tail w/ 35 gtr stage 1 by hoyt
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Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:52 am |
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bmartina
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Joined: Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:27 pm Posts: 641 Location: Apalachicola Fl
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
I can hunt 4 out of mine and do it very often , hunts 3 with tons of extra room
_________________ 16x42 Charles Leonard ... Sold 18x46 Gator Tail w/ 35 gtr stage 1 by hoyt
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Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:53 am |
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Jamie B.
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue May 19, 2009 9:48 am Posts: 2688
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
^^^^ do you have a top view of the inside your boat?
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Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:57 am |
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ARguide
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:42 pm Posts: 372 Location: AR
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
1854
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Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:48 pm |
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Nate926
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:09 pm Posts: 45
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 Re: Which gator tail boat should I get?
Bmartina that is a sick boat... I am starting to drool lol! That camo is sick definitely worth the extra green... Is that the extreme hull? I see you have 1 upgrade how fast is it running before and after the mods? Sorry for all the questions that boat brought the why kid out in me lol!! Badass background to!!
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