What boats fit these specs?

[Home Cookin']

Re: What boats fit these specs?

The DLX series is appealing, do they have decent speed with the lower HP outboards?

yes--because they are flat and light they need fewer horses. My hunt club has a 19 with a 50 we use as a work boat as well as fishing.

 

[dan02gt]

Re: What boats fit these specs?

I like the look of their Bay Runner Series.

 

[Tundah]

Re: What boats fit these specs?

yes--because they are flat and light they need fewer horses. My hunt club has a 19 with a 50 we use as a work boat as well as fishing.

How do they fair in the wind compared to an aluminum?

 

[Tundah]

Re: What boats fit these specs?

Ok did another measurement tonight. Assuming the new boat would have an approximate 7' beam, there is 23'6" going diagonally. That's including a sufficient corner space for the outboard which leaves just over 21' from transom to hitch. Now assuming there is (or can be added) a swing tongue, I think there may be possibilities in the 17-18 range and should have no problems on the bay with that size.

Also I have been looking at the Carolina skiffs more and I like that they are very customizable. Seems like I can get a good base deal and then still have budget left to add accessories. I am also looking at pathfinders, key wests, sea fox, and mako.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: What boats fit these specs?

Path finders are good. Key west and sea fox, no complaints. New mako's, not so good; old ones are good.

There are some others similar to C Skiff--bay runner, skimmer, etc. Also palm beach and scout for light roomy boats. C-skiffs can be bought bare boat and set up how you want. Just be sure to get the bow deck.