danny9robert
17.06.2021 10:12:48
Re: What is Largest Motor I should put on 14′ Jon Boat You don’t need anything larger than 25 hp.
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Re: What is Largest Motor I should put on 14′ Jon Boat You don’t need anything larger than 25 hp.
No, Carolina Skiffs do not as a rule offer the smoothest ride foot-for-foot. And yes, their relatively flat transoms can lead to some pounding in a head sea. The Carolina Skiff 198 is simple, straightforward fishing machine.
The Carolina Skiffs I have seen are definitely not self bailing, we almost lost a friends boat in a similar scenario down in the keys a couple yrs ago. more
Not all skiffs are created equal even though they can all take you in water too shallow for bay boats. The Carolina Skiff 218 DLV stands out for its versatility, performance and over 30 years of reliability. Go shallower with a boat that drafts only 6 inches. more
Carolina Skiffs won’t sink as most any boat will under 20′ nowdays, but they can capsize..
Carolina Skiffs are also pretty fuel efficient. They are a versatile little boat and are great for fishermen or anyone who just likes to do a bit of boating. I did find that due to having a flat bottom, the ride can be rough in any larger chop, but works good in light chop and perfect in calm waters.
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I am currently having a welder friend fabricate a removable aluminum poling platform that will attach to either the front or rear deck of the boat via sturdy turnbuckle style rigging. Although J16’s will float quite shallow, they are wide and flat and by no means “technical” poling skiffs… more like pokeboats. So… a poling platform has not really been an urgent priority. [links]
After logging some time in the J16, I started adding on a few extras. I installed 4 Scotty flush mount bases to the back of the rear deck. This way I could pop out the removable fly rod holders from my kayaks and use them on the J16 too. I almost never carry more than 2 rigged rods, but it is nice to have the option of storing 4 rods ready to go. I also installed several small non-line-snagging stainless steel U-bolts through the top plate of the gunnels to serve as tie downs for drift socks or anchors. [links]
On the positive side the J16 is smooth, clean and mostly fly friendly. The casting decks are roomy with plenty of storage below. The hull is lightweight, stable, and tough. The J16’s sticker price is low and the resale market is strong. It’s an easy boat to trailer, cheap to insure, and cheap to operate.
I selected a J16 hull with a 20” transom (there is also a model with a 15” transom) and added to it large factory-built front and rear decks. For power I chose the quiet and efficient Suzuki 25 hp 4-stroke and rigged it with a three-blade stainless prop and portable 6-gallon tank. With a galvanized trailer and spare tire, the rig came in under $6500.00. here
The day I sold my last flats skiff and bought my first kayak, I swore I would never again own another power boat. Nope, from here on out it was going to be nothing but calorie-powered kayaks and canoes for me. No gas tank to fill, no trailer to register, no flat tires or bearings to fix… what a deal!
But sadly, I am afflicted with the same defect as every other fisherman- we love boats. We can’t live without boats. And no matter how many times we cuss our addiction and swear to our spouses we’re off boats for good, the catalogues start trickling back in, the phone calls start, and we end up buying another one. After all, if we don’t have a good boat sitting in driveway, “Somethin’ just ain’t right.”
When I was visiting with dealers, I called my friend Chuck Uzzle to get his advice. Without hesitation, Chuck suggested I talk to The Boat Ramp in Port Neches about J16’s or “J-Boats,” as they called them, so I did. I was pleased. The Boat Ramp had plenty of J16’s in stock, their prices were competitive, and they communicated with me in an up-front and honest manner. That was good enough for me. I pulled the trigger. more
So… as an afflicted fisherman with a full garage and an empty driveway, I started making phone calls and researching my next inevitable purchase. I was looking for a small skiff that was simple, clean, and easy to outfit. Because the boat would be dedicated to fly fishing, it needed smooth decks with no line-snagging accessories. I wanted tiller steering to save interior space and eliminate the headaches of cables and moving parts.