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Gmoney2
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 What size of boat? Im debating on 18 vs. 19 vs. 20 ft hull. Im thinking the wider the better - water displacement = shallow draft. Im going to power with a PD 37.
Thoughts?
I have not settled on which hull to buy.
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North LA Hunter
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Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: What size of boat? 1' isn't enough to to worry about. You should be looking at 18' or 20'.
Personally I like 20' boats. I've had 14', 17', 18' and 20' boats and my new one is 20'. I run bayous and timber and can do just about anything with them.
Best thing about a long hull is the load carrying ability.
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Gmoney2
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Re: What size of boat? Think a 37 hp PD will push a 20' 54" decently?
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Ducaholic
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Location: Avoyelles Parish
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Re: What size of boat?
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North LA Hunter
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Re: What size of boat? I don't think you will break any speed records but I think it will run decent.
My old 2048 with stock GTR would run 27-28 constant with 2 people and light load. And would still plane out with a 4 man hunting load.
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Klong225
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Re: What size of boat? The SBX series is a much heavier boat, but personally I'll take being virtually unsinkable over 2-3 mph any day. My 1854 CC struggled to get on plane w/ 3 guys and a full duck load, but that was with a Gen 2 PD 36. After Cam/heads/exhaust I typically stay 25-27 with that same load.
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Roostertail3
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Joined: Sun May 22, 2016 10:32 am
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Location: Middle ga
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Re: What size of boat? Get a BD4400 and thank me later
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sea ark
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Re: What size of boat? i have a 2072 sea ark with a jet tunnel which has a 25 inch transom, any chance you guys think a surface drive will work on this size boat? not looking for a race boat but at least get on plain
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mizzippi jb
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Re: What size of boat? Not with a tunnel hull it won't.
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50fps
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Re: What size of boat?
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Roostertail3
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WhoDat88
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Location: Thibodaux, La
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Re: What size of boat?
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WhoDat88
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Re: What size of boat?
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T SHOT
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Location: Eva, TN
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Re: What size of boat? I run a 20x60 alumaweld with a 37 swomp granted its no mud hull, but I run 21 mph with 2 people and fishing gear. It will also plane out with 4 people in the boat. I never owned a surface drive but I like the room of my boat especially around duck season one trip to the blind with everyone and gear.
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