what style boat?
#1
Nontypical Buck
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what style boat?
Im looking to do some fishing this summer.And am in need of a boat . plan on fishing the river.What boat would be suited for that . river level does get low in summer I have seen a bayliner capri in classifieds but unsure if to big thanks
#7
depending on your budget, its hard to beat a 16 to 17 ft aluminum xpress/g3,fisher, etc with a 90/65 jet. a 14 ft aluminum with a 9.9 - 25 hp outboard and 24 volt 70+ lb trolling motor would also be sufficient.
#8
I have fished the Susquehana when in Maryland..I beleive that river starts in PA...as it flows down in Maryland it is quite wide and in my area a 14 would NOT be sufficient as the river was right below the Conowingo Dam..extremely swift rapids..but probably in your neck of the woods it would be fine..In Mayrland that river is aobut 1 mile wide ..very rocky and very swift.
Here is the dam with the flood gates open..A 14 foot would be in trouble..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pigob5SnUfE
Here is the dam with the flood gates open..A 14 foot would be in trouble..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pigob5SnUfE
Last edited by Chuck7; 04-22-2011 at 04:12 PM.
#10
if your dead set on a jon,id get a flat bottom, and try to find a small jet motor. 25/20 hp or so. ive fished the susqy, and in the summer, its jet or kayak only basically, if you want to be able to move around.