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12' vs. 14' v hull
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gnappi
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WV1951 said:
Well sometimes unwanted opinions are proffered because the person responding may have experience and wants to illustrate things the OP may not have thought of... OTOH sometimes it's pure and simple beating a subject up to illustrate their superior knowledge. I like to think that it's the former more than the latter, people here are generally pretty helpful.
Since you've already decided on a 12'...
As far as the 12 vs. 14 size goes, since length and capacity is a concern (which both are important to me) the above suggestion on trying to load your gear are good but have you considered a JON or JAK boat instead of a V hull?
They are available with a pretty wide beam may be more stable and may have more storage capacity for lightweight carry on like a bag for CG gear, empty buckets etc.
Yea, I have considered and looked at some Jons, but I want a bit more free board. If the right one popped, can't sat I wouldn't at least look at it.
Found another dealer in the area that I didn't know about and had some nice conversations. They are actually initially recommending a 14 mod v jon. I still like a semi v though. They are a Polar Kraft dealer and I got some initial pricing on a new Dakota 1460 and Yacht Club trailer and was very surprised, although I can still find some used 14 footers with motor and all for less than half the price. The Polar Kraft looks very flat with a 5 degree dead rise fore and aft and 45" across the bottom. That would darn near be flat like a jon and should be very stable. Regardless, I am taking their advice and the consensus here that a 14 is probably the way to go.
If anyone has ever been around a Dakota 1460 either in a showroom or in the water, please sound off.
If anyone has ever been around a Dakota 1460 either in a showroom or in the water, please sound off.
gnappi said:
a 14' is almost 17% more space then a 12' assuming the same beam.
Bob9863
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I've always preferred a semi flat or V nose punt myself, great I would even say perfect in enclosed water and rivers.
They are more stable and and run shallower then deeper hull bosts, although they ride better.
They are more stable and and run shallower then deeper hull bosts, although they ride better.
After watching some you tube videos there is little doubt now I will be finding a 14'. If not used then I will bite the bullet and go with a new setup, and look for a used motor.
With my apologies to Bob.
With my apologies to Bob.
Sounds like you have changed your mind. I think you are making a good choice. Nothing wrong with opting for the 12' if it works better for you. But If all things are equal, the 14' will give you more utility. Just my opinion of course.
Looks like I have found my ride as posted in another thread. Appreciate all of the comments.
I wish I had a smaller boat, I wish I had less HP, said no one ever.
WV1951 said:
14' will be enough.
rich250
Member
WV1951 said:
love my Dakota, it's pretty darn stable and I regularly fish 3 people out of it no problem.It's perfect for my use.
gnappi
Well-known member
Crazyboat said:
Said one at least, I "upgraded" from a 1032 Topper to a 1040 Lowe, zero HP and a TM only
Ya can't load a 14 footer with a 4 stroker in a pickup and hand launch it... of that I'm absolutely sure.
Bob9863
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Crazyboat said:
I did \
/ I love the little boats, they get through the shallows and over the timber.
I must be the only man to downsize and ve happy about it. I seem to do it every time I buy a bigger boat.
rich250
Member
So did I, Smaller boat just suits my needs better
Bob9863
Well-known member
rich250 said:
We might need to for a support group judging from the average boat size around here. :lol:
rich250 said:
Do you have any pics?
rich250
Member
don't know why they posted sideways
Fixed. Thanks for the pics.
