New to the boards. First post. Didn't see an introduction thread.
Found this site trying to decide on a particular brand and/or size. Glad to see it is a format I am familiar with.
Getting back into a small boat for 10lb. limit water. Small water that wake and wind shouldn't be an issue. Had a 12' fiberglass composite Gamefisher back in the 80's with a 5 hp and small troller. Seemed to work back then.
I have been looking at the same size, but after looking at several on craigslist, etc., I am not sure that I don't want to consider or prefer a 14'. Seems to be more available in a 14'. Two person max. Just for ease of handling and storing is why I thought a 12'.
Pickings are slim this time of year, but probably more negotiable prices.
Did some searching on line and didn't find many opinions or first hand experience between the two lengths.
Anyway, looking for first hand experience for those who have fished both.
What say you that have owned or been in both lengths?. Not too brand selective. The ones that have been treated good should give adequate service. Mostly Starcraft, Mirrocraft, Sea Nymph.
The cleanest specimen I have found is a 12', but it looks so short and fairly shallow gunwales, but it may be the pic angle. Even 14's have different free board. I would be interested in adding a low floor for a flat surface to stand on.
Found this site trying to decide on a particular brand and/or size. Glad to see it is a format I am familiar with.
Getting back into a small boat for 10lb. limit water. Small water that wake and wind shouldn't be an issue. Had a 12' fiberglass composite Gamefisher back in the 80's with a 5 hp and small troller. Seemed to work back then.
I have been looking at the same size, but after looking at several on craigslist, etc., I am not sure that I don't want to consider or prefer a 14'. Seems to be more available in a 14'. Two person max. Just for ease of handling and storing is why I thought a 12'.
Pickings are slim this time of year, but probably more negotiable prices.
Did some searching on line and didn't find many opinions or first hand experience between the two lengths.
Anyway, looking for first hand experience for those who have fished both.
What say you that have owned or been in both lengths?. Not too brand selective. The ones that have been treated good should give adequate service. Mostly Starcraft, Mirrocraft, Sea Nymph.
The cleanest specimen I have found is a 12', but it looks so short and fairly shallow gunwales, but it may be the pic angle. Even 14's have different free board. I would be interested in adding a low floor for a flat surface to stand on.