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    Boat widths? When is a significant factor for stability?

    Mine is a 1970's gregor!
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    Boat widths? When is a significant factor for stability?

    To clarify my gunwhale width is 60" not sure what the bottom width is. What your guys input I won't jump the gun anb buy another Gregor with only +3-4 inches of gain in width on the gunwhale, I want something atleast 72" wide gregor boat! xbacksideslider, shoot me back a pm, let me know how much...
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    Boat widths? When is a significant factor for stability?

    Hi all, right now I have a 70's Gregor aluminum boat that is roughly 13' long and 60" wide. If I were to updgrade to a longer and wider Gregor boat. How much more length and width will I need to actually make the boat feel more stable? For instance, on the used market right now their are good...
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    Questions about the modified V jon boats..

    ten four on just finding a bigger Gregor, that is what I'm probably going to look for. I just thought about a mod V jon boat since the floor lay out just so much room! But I think the Gregor with a open bench easier to walk through version, will be on my cross hairs on craigslist.
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    Questions about the modified V jon boats..

    Thanks for the reply rickybobbybend, I know you oregon folks love Gregor boats, I was driving down the coast and everyone either towing had a Gregor or Klamath or an all out bigger aluminum boat.
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    Questions about the modified V jon boats..

    Hey all, my only experience on boats is my 70's 12' Gregor all welded V boat. It's a great boat does the job takes me out on the water. Floats, zero leaks built like a Gregor! My question is I'm in the market for another vessel. I have in mind either a bigger Gregor boat or a jon boat with the...
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    harbor frieghts 5 lug spare tires? Anyone know the lug patte

    Hi all does anyone know the lug pattern on the harbor freight 5 lug spare tires for trailer? Specifically https://www.harborfreight.com/53-inch-x-12-inch-6-ply-rated-tire-with-5-lug-rim-92470.html I called the gentleman said they were busy but I need a spare since I'm going on a 350 mile fishing...
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    In hindsight I need a trailer for my 12' Gregor!

    no doubt! I always ask around if i see something I like, but in a friendly way. Don't want their suspicion to rise! hehe.
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    In hindsight I need a trailer for my 12' Gregor!

    True guys, I'll be buying a legitimate trailer to support the hull and transom etc. I need to do things right whether it's getting the harbor freight one or finding a used Pacific!
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    In hindsight I need a trailer for my 12' Gregor!

    Well took out my 1974 12' Gregor out couple of days ago and boy I need a trailer! Luckily I had my buddy to help me out, I really felt that 170+lb boat when trying to retrieve the boat! What do you guys think for a trailer? I'm thinking something 4x8 and let the boat hang out a bit? I'm kinda...
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    Best size small river boat

    sucker looks wide!
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    Rear home made dolly wheel ideas?

    excellent reference!
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    Rear home made dolly wheel ideas?

    ^that's true I'll just rig up my dolly I have for moving furniture around!
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    Rear home made dolly wheel ideas?

    Hey all, I just bought a used 12' Gregor boat without the trailer. I bought it without a trailer specifically so storage would not be an issue for me and when I go camping i'll be able to go anywhere. On the other hand transporting it and moving it by myself can be tough, and so I want to ask...
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    Check out my 12' Gregor U-123!

    It is 5/8, time to head to bass pros! I just ordered some of these through amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UOQ4CA/ref=oh_o00_s00_i02_details i hope their good!
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