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#1 Nov-27-11 11:45AM
- TyF
- Northern Snakehead
- From: Ashburn, VA
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New Boat Questions
My friend is looking at getting a new boat for around $10,000 give or take some. He is looking for something that can handle 2-3 foot waves for the occasional Lake Erie trips but would mostly be going on the Potomac and other places in northern VA. He is looking to store it in his garage which is 19'5"X8' with the trailer. He is looking at something that is around 16-17'.
Any suggestions, feedback, or reviews would be great.
Thanks,
Tyler
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#2 Nov-27-11 11:59AM
- Curly
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Re: New Boat Questions
Good luck fitting it in a garage. Add 5 to 5.5 feet to the boat length when you count the outboard and trailer tongue. My boat is 14' and just fits my 20 foot garage by 5-6 inches.
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#3 Nov-27-11 12:00PM
- Ernie
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Re: New Boat Questions
Scout and Make Center Consoles make excellent 17 footers....
They fish Lund's, Targa's (what I have), Polar kraft's up that way but you will get wet in 3 footers.
Time to go fishin' again!
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#4 Nov-27-11 12:01PM
- Ernie
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Re: New Boat Questions
They make break away tongues now a days......shortens by 2 feet or so.
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#5 Nov-27-11 12:13PM
- TyF
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Re: New Boat Questions
Curly wrote:
Good luck fitting it in a garage. Add 5 to 5.5 feet to the boat length when you count the outboard and trailer tongue. My boat is 14' and just fits my 20 foot garage by 5-6 inches.
The thought was to get a break away tongue like Mr. Rojas was saying and somehow turn the outboard or something to get it as tight as possible. But i agree even then it will be a challenge.
Mr. Rojas getting wet is not a problem staying afloat is another issue haha.
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#6 Nov-27-11 12:26PM
- TyF
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Re: New Boat Questions
http://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/2710634100.html
What are your opinions on this boat? this is a really good option right now.
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#7 Nov-27-11 12:48PM
- Ernie
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Re: New Boat Questions
That is a mini version of what I have. My boat has a 115 and is 17'. This one has a 50 for a 16 footer. I think that it'ss underpowered but it will work.
The boat is wide so it will be steady.
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#8 Nov-27-11 3:53PM
- TyF
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Re: New Boat Questions
Pacemaker wrote:
That is a mini version of what I have. My boat has a 115 and is 17'. This one has a 50 for a 16 footer. I think that it'ss underpowered but it will work.
The boat is wide so it will be steady.
I thought it was a mini version of yours... and yours is pretty awesome i must say!! I think they will be willing to buy another motor. What would be your recommendation be for a boat that size?
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#9 Nov-27-11 4:03PM
- Ernie
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Re: New Boat Questions
75 or 90
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#10 Nov-27-11 4:05PM
- TyF
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Re: New Boat Questions
I have heard that evinrude or Yamaha is the way to go. They supposedly last longer and are more reliable. What are your opinions?
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#11 Nov-27-11 4:13PM
Re: New Boat Questions
Pacemaker wrote:
75 or 90
Specs say 75 HP max. The 2011 package has a 60HP 4 stroke with alum. prop claiming 30 mph. Overall package length with motor and swing away trailer tongue is 18' 5 ".
20' Key West..16' C-Hawk...Hobie Pro Angler...Hobie Outback
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