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digger1979
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Joined: Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:28 pm
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 16x42 vs 16x48 I am wondering about the sturdiness of a 16x42 compared to a 16x48. I never hunted out of anything narrower then a 48. Is there a noticeable difference between the two? Thanks
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Hernaja1
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:29 am
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Location: Sulphur , La
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 Might be just me that thinks this but I wouldn't go less then a 48"
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SETx Longtail
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Location: Hardin County, Tx
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 Strength doesn't have a whole lot to do with the dimension....
I would let the engine terrain and your common load determine your hull dimension.
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Dherndon
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Location: Florida panhandle
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 My boat is a 42 inch bottom and I would advise against it. It works for now but I will be upgrading to at least a 48 soon
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MDMarsh
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Location: Eastern Shore MD
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 Setx has it right. I have a 17.5x38 and it is perfect for me. 90% of the time it is me and 1 other person. I run a lot of narrow ditches and I wouldn't be able to get away with a 48 bottom. Just no way to get through a lot of the small stuff with tight turns. But I don't run open water unless I know it's going to be glassy calm or I can hug the shore.
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slingshot
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 48 my 42 I had sucked.
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micahb
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 I have a 15/42 and a buddy has a 14/48
The difference is unbelievable the 42 feels like a canoe compared to the 48
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digger1979
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Joined: Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:28 pm
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 Thanks
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TPerkins
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Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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Re: 16x42 vs 16x48 Also will effect performance having more/less plaining surface.
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