Opinions on boat purchase

Hey guys,

Was thinking about buying this boat for just kicking around the local lakes,
little lighter to pull. How do you guys think this boat would fair in say a
medium sized lake with waves no larger then, ohh, 2 footers.
http://www.loweboats.com/fishboats/r...k/R1652VT.html
The largest lake I would probably take it on would be around 1200 Acres.

I was also looking at the 16 foot Sea Nymphs too, but they cost a bit more.
Really didn't want to get into much more then around $3000.00 USD and wanted
to stay in the 16 foot size that would still take a smaller motor around a
15 hp due to motor limitations on certain lakes. So if you guys know of a
better deal that would get me fishing comfortably, post up a link and we'll
have a look!

Things I'm looking for is a built in livewell, pedestal seats, casting
deck, 16 footer, dry storage and tiller drive.

Any and all comments welcomed and appreciated!

Doug

Where are you?

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http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
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"Doug P" wrote in message
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Hey guys,

Was thinking about buying this boat for just kicking around the local
lakes,
little lighter to pull. How do you guys think this boat would fair in say
a
medium sized lake with waves no larger then, ohh, 2 footers.
http://www.loweboats.com/fishboats/r...k/R1652VT.html
The largest lake I would probably take it on would be around 1200 Acres.

I was also looking at the 16 foot Sea Nymphs too, but they cost a bit
more.
Really didn't want to get into much more then around $3000.00 USD and
wanted
to stay in the 16 foot size that would still take a smaller motor around a
15 hp due to motor limitations on certain lakes. So if you guys know of a
better deal that would get me fishing comfortably, post up a link and
we'll
have a look!

Things I'm looking for is a built in livewell, pedestal seats, casting
deck, 16 footer, dry storage and tiller drive.

Any and all comments welcomed and appreciated!

Doug

Northern Indiana

Doug


"RichG" wrote in message
om...
Where are you?

I think that thing would be great for that. With a little extra work and
riggin you could fish tourneys out of it. I would definitely get the
steerihng console and rig it for a middle weight outboard. I run a 16'
Whacko 2050-16 and in a pinch I have run 2' waves with it. My passenger
takes a beating, but it does the job. Its not a dry ride, but if you don't
get silly it will get you home. The boat pictured there would probably
handle a lot worse with an experienced skipper at the wheel and a balanced
load. It also looks to be pretty well layed out right out of the box. If
you plan on adding some things to make it suit you it would be a pretty cool
boat.

P.S. I fish ABA tourneys out of my aluminum from time to time.

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"Doug P" wrote in message
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Hey guys,

Was thinking about buying this boat for just kicking around the local
lakes,
little lighter to pull. How do you guys think this boat would fair in say
a
medium sized lake with waves no larger then, ohh, 2 footers.
http://www.loweboats.com/fishboats/r...k/R1652VT.html
The largest lake I would probably take it on would be around 1200 Acres.

I was also looking at the 16 foot Sea Nymphs too, but they cost a bit
more.
Really didn't want to get into much more then around $3000.00 USD and
wanted
to stay in the 16 foot size that would still take a smaller motor around a
15 hp due to motor limitations on certain lakes. So if you guys know of a
better deal that would get me fishing comfortably, post up a link and
we'll
have a look!

Things I'm looking for is a built in livewell, pedestal seats, casting
deck, 16 footer, dry storage and tiller drive.

Any and all comments welcomed and appreciated!

Doug

OH yeah, I've already got plans and rotating one of my other boats out to
make way for a nicer new one. I"ve got a Johnson 30hp tiller with a newer
trolling motor and fish finder ready to go on it. I'm ready to do some
customizing as soon as I get it. But as I said, the tiller I'm afraid is
something I'm going to have to have, there's a couple lakes I go to each
year and they do have a 10 hp limit so I don't wanna sacrice not going to
them. I figure I can get a 15 hp motor and put the 9.9 stickers on it since
there's not much difference cosmetically, I"ve seen it done. Otherwise I"ll
mostly just be pushing water with all the weight I usually have, still might
with a 15, dont' know.
But yeah, thanx for the comments and input, it's very much appreciated!

Doug


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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I think that thing would be great for that. With a little extra work and
riggin you could fish tourneys out of it. I would definitely get the
steerihng console and rig it for a middle weight outboard. I run a 16'
Whacko 2050-16 and in a pinch I have run 2' waves with it. My passenger
takes a beating, but it does the job. Its not a dry ride, but if you
don't
get silly it will get you home. The boat pictured there would probably
handle a lot worse with an experienced skipper at the wheel and a balanced
load. It also looks to be pretty well layed out right out of the box. If
you plan on adding some things to make it suit you it would be a pretty
cool
boat.

P.S. I fish ABA tourneys out of my aluminum from time to time.

The Whacko is cheaper, but you mentioned cutting waves regularly. That V
front will do that better. Lund has a decent rep for making boats too.

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"Doug P" wrote in message
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Hey guys,

Was thinking about buying this boat for just kicking around the local
lakes,
little lighter to pull. How do you guys think this boat would fair in say
a
medium sized lake with waves no larger then, ohh, 2 footers.
http://www.loweboats.com/fishboats/r...k/R1652VT.html
The largest lake I would probably take it on would be around 1200 Acres.

I was also looking at the 16 foot Sea Nymphs too, but they cost a bit
more.
Really didn't want to get into much more then around $3000.00 USD and
wanted
to stay in the 16 foot size that would still take a smaller motor around a
15 hp due to motor limitations on certain lakes. So if you guys know of a
better deal that would get me fishing comfortably, post up a link and
we'll
have a look!

Things I'm looking for is a built in livewell, pedestal seats, casting
deck, 16 footer, dry storage and tiller drive.

Any and all comments welcomed and appreciated!

Doug

Where are you?

--
RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
..

"Doug P" wrote in message
news:yUZKd.507$zb.314@trnddc07...
Hey guys,

Was thinking about buying this boat for just kicking around the local
lakes,
little lighter to pull. How do you guys think this boat would fair in say
a
medium sized lake with waves no larger then, ohh, 2 footers.
http://www.loweboats.com/fishboats/r...k/R1652VT.html
The largest lake I would probably take it on would be around 1200 Acres.

I was also looking at the 16 foot Sea Nymphs too, but they cost a bit
more.
Really didn't want to get into much more then around $3000.00 USD and
wanted
to stay in the 16 foot size that would still take a smaller motor around a
15 hp due to motor limitations on certain lakes. So if you guys know of a
better deal that would get me fishing comfortably, post up a link and
we'll
have a look!

Things I'm looking for is a built in livewell, pedestal seats, casting
deck, 16 footer, dry storage and tiller drive.

Any and all comments welcomed and appreciated!

Doug