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dg391
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 Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! Subject says it all. 2 guys (500 lbs), gear, primarily hunt cattail sloughs. I want an open floor plan and no frills. Basic run of the mill mud hull with no rear bench preferably (can cut it out). Fairly set on a Copperhead 23 based on reviews, weight and price.
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Johnny-O
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Joined: Fri May 24, 2013 2:46 pm
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! Have you looked at the Phowler hulls? The Prowler serious was designed specifically for the Copperhead motors.
1744 Phowler Prowler, 23 Dixie
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kcudslayer
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! Instagator makes fast boats for small motors
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SETx Longtail
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:53 pm
Posts: 3480
Location: Hardin County, Tx
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! Cottonmouth Custom boats.... They've gotten some really good performance out of the Copperhead motors. They have a website, and they're also a sponsor here.
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Glades Ranger
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Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:32 pm
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Location: south Florida
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! Like Johnny-O said, Phowler has a newer line of lighter hulls in .100 gauge, the 1744/1844 should be the ticket. They are not cheap but then you'll be getting a lifetime hull. They are big enough down the road you can get more horses if needed. I am also pondering the 23 Copperhead because of its light weight and output and cost!
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righand
MMT Member
Joined: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:20 pm
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! Where are you located, I make custom boats, and have a couple .100 hulls here if you want to try one
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North LA Hunter
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:39 pm
Posts: 6976
Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! I built a 1548 all 1/8 with seat, floor and small deck with a 23 copperhead and it runs 26-27 solo and he said it with run above 20 with a 3 man hunting load.
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dg391
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:27 am
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! I'm located in So. MN
The reason I mentioned no frills is because I don't want to break the bank. Most of the "mud hulls" have more options than I'm interested in. Thank you for the options so far, I'll check them out and keep em coming.
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Johnny-O
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Joined: Fri May 24, 2013 2:46 pm
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! What's your budget?
1744 Phowler Prowler, 23 Dixie
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| Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:26 pm |
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dg391
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:27 am
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Re: Best hull for 23hp copperhead, 2 guys and gear....GO!! Budget? As cheap as I can get the options I want. I'm not a fan of the phowler boats, too narrow.
Ideal size is 16×48 with the 16 including the hunt deck (whether it's factory or I add it on.)
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