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Mod V vs Flat hull for super shallow. Alweld;Lowe;Tracker ??
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<blockquote data-quote="richg99" data-source="post: 437030" data-attributes="member: 4376"><p>In addition to my G3 1652, I am trying to put together a boat for extreme shallow (5 inches or so ) fishing in the Texas Flats. Since my wife and my knees have convinced me that I should get rid of my kayaks...I am forced to buy something for ultra skinny use.</p><p></p><p>I've ruled out Gheenoes (too tippy); Looking at Carolina Skiff J16s. But, our beloved tinnys might come to the rescue. </p><p></p><p>I found a Tracker GRIZZLY 1448 MVX Jon as a possible choice.</p><p>First, it seems to weigh an awful lot, compared to a similar Lowe (275 lbs-1648 MT Aura). That may be the thickness of the hull difference. Specs say it weighs in at 538 lbs??? Anyone know if that is right?</p><p></p><p>Bottom of the Tracker hull, according to the picture, looks like it is slightly bowed... not exactly flat. I know it will ride in chop better that way, but that is not the feature that I am looking for. Shallow, shallow, shallow is my mantra! I am not sure if the Lowe has a similar shape since their site doesn't show the bottom configuration.</p><p></p><p>Through A K McCullom (our sponsor here) I am also checking out an Alweld Marsh 1544. </p><p></p><p>The lightest; shallowest; and the most reasonably priced boat will probably win out.</p><p></p><p>Any and all input appreciated. Shallow, Shallow, shallow...</p><p></p><p>richg99</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="richg99, post: 437030, member: 4376"] In addition to my G3 1652, I am trying to put together a boat for extreme shallow (5 inches or so ) fishing in the Texas Flats. Since my wife and my knees have convinced me that I should get rid of my kayaks...I am forced to buy something for ultra skinny use. I've ruled out Gheenoes (too tippy); Looking at Carolina Skiff J16s. But, our beloved tinnys might come to the rescue. I found a Tracker GRIZZLY 1448 MVX Jon as a possible choice. First, it seems to weigh an awful lot, compared to a similar Lowe (275 lbs-1648 MT Aura). That may be the thickness of the hull difference. Specs say it weighs in at 538 lbs??? Anyone know if that is right? Bottom of the Tracker hull, according to the picture, looks like it is slightly bowed... not exactly flat. I know it will ride in chop better that way, but that is not the feature that I am looking for. Shallow, shallow, shallow is my mantra! I am not sure if the Lowe has a similar shape since their site doesn't show the bottom configuration. Through A K McCullom (our sponsor here) I am also checking out an Alweld Marsh 1544. The lightest; shallowest; and the most reasonably priced boat will probably win out. Any and all input appreciated. Shallow, Shallow, shallow... richg99 [/QUOTE]
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