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Post If they were the same price..
Ive got a 9hp longtail, but looking to sell it for something 16hp+. Im down to two options..
Alumacraft 1442 NCS
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War Eagle 542 FLD

aaand go..


Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:25 pm
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Post Re: If they were the same price..
What do the bottoms look like, are they both ribbed , second what do you hunt. , what are you loads. , that's what I'd think about .

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Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:39 pm
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Post Re: If they were the same price..
Both flat bottom. I like the war eagle due to the front v, still with flat bottom. I'm not hitting stump or too thick of mud, mainly vegetation which is why I'm using a longtail.
Both are 14', 42" wide, 15" transom. Alumacraft is .063" and war eagle is .080" hull, both rated 25mph, war eagle is 280lb and alumacraft is 130lb.
I guess I'm really trying to see if one is better for running a longtail? I've got a 9hp but want something more like 16hp for two guys and a dog.


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Post Re: If they were the same price..
Are they both riveted? I'd go with the thicker aluminum if those are your only choices.

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Post Re: If they were the same price..
Both riveted, I just want an open hull , no bench, so those are two inexpensive models.
I just hear a lot of bad stuff about war eagle and mud motors.. is that true or what?


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Post Re: If they were the same price..
15x42 War Eagle


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Post Re: If they were the same price..
I have a war eagle hull as well , it is a well built boat for what I use it for. .

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Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:17 pm
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Post Re: If they were the same price..
Hang a 23 on it. Not much difference in weight between 16 & 23.


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Post Re: If they were the same price..
Yeah I believe 542 war eagle is 15'. I'd rather have the longer boat but yeah they're not great with mud motors.

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Post Re: If they were the same price..
Not to say it won't work, just not as well as a true mud hull.

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Post Re: If they were the same price..
Mud motor meaning Surface Drive or Longtail? Or both ?


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Both.

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