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jellyhead22
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Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:08 pm
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Location: madison,ms
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 well some advice needed? i have an 11 hp lt that weighs around 160...just wondering if it would be to heavy for an 14ftx36 inch boat with 18 sides?..... and will i be able to stand up to operate the motor with the boat this narrow? just needing advice to see if i should get a riveted 14 x 38....
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Joe M
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Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:24 pm
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Location: Tyler, TX
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Re: well some advice needed? I run an old 9.5 go devil on a 14x40 riveted jhon and I have alot of capacity to spare. it gets around pretty good.
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Tenpoint
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Joined: Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:22 pm
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Location: Patterson LA
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Re: well some advice needed? Yep, your boat will handle it. Standing up and operating it all depends on you. If ya think you can handle it than roll with it. I had one that was 18 x 36 with a 23 on it and it took a little getting used to but it wasnt bad at all standing and running.
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shallow water master
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Location: Belle Chasse La.
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Re: well some advice needed?
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| Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:02 pm |
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jellyhead22
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Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:08 pm
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Location: madison,ms
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Re: well some advice needed? sweet!! thanks for the help, im just trying to get as much input as possible
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Mississippi Hunter
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:44 pm
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Re: well some advice needed? I run a 27hp Beavertail LT on a 14' 48"... It could use pods but I have been able to get places I never imagined I would be hunting... Your boat will deffinately handle it! 
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kwak smacker19
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Joined: Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:07 pm
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Location: hahnville
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Re: well some advice needed? i had a 14x36 with a 16hp it and it did awesome
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rummya87
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Re: well some advice needed? I just bought a 23 gdlt and put it on my 1436 yesterday, ran it yesterday afternoon and it was perfect! ran like a bat out of hell
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tongthrower
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Location: Houston, TX
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Re: well some advice needed? If it were me, I would make sure that I had a good grab bar and a kill switch that works for dang sure.
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EasTexDux88
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Joined: Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:08 pm
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Location: Longview Tx
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Re: well some advice needed? Yep that otta work. just be sure an be careful on the turns
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