Re: WHO MAKES "THE BIGGEST" 12 FT. LENGTH BOAT??
Thanks for the responses guys, I've been away to Florida (swimming with the dolphins at Doscovery Cove and seeing Mickey and Donald), so I have not checked this post for a few days.<br /><br />Now to catch up with your posts. Mommy and I did some talking, and I'm now looking at getting the 20 HP Honda (the "lightweight" one), with a 20" shaft, which can later be used as a kicker on the the "future" 24 - 26 footer. <br /><br />I'm still looking hard at the J-12 Carolina Skiff, because it has a lot of room for a 12 footer, and I don't mind sitting on coolers, etc. And, I like the built in flotation and strength these boats have, and the price is right for them too.<br /><br />I'm also now looking at getting a galvanized trailer with 12 or 13 inch tires, and selling the utility trailer. If I need to haul something big, I'll borrow a truck from work, or set the boat off the trailer, and screw myself a piece of plywood on the trailer bunks (make it a dual purpose trailer).<br /><br />I have a small 4WD SUV, so that should get me close enough to the "remote" fishing holes that I plan on pursuing too.<br /><br />Fellas, I'm just afraid of DE bay waves and 15 inch transoms, and really want the 20 inch transom if possible. <br /><br />But, as you all have seen, hardly anyone makes a 20" transom/12 foot length/"wide" boat. I've looked at a LOT of boats and websites too. <br /><br />I'm not in a super big hurry, so I'm keeping my eyes open for a used J-12 "skiff", and I may try to pick up one at a boat show this spring, if I can't find any other boats with similar features, such as an aluminum version or the pontoon style.<br /><br />Thanks again, and Happy New Years to everyone.<br /><br />Ron