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  1. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    Nice setup! I'm still torn about removing any of the bench seats. I would like to remove the center seat and add a pedestal forward of the rear bench seat. I would use an extension handle on the tiller. I've heard conflicting thoughts concerning the hull flexing once the seats are removed...
  2. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    You raise a good point! I appreciate it
  3. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    Ohhhh man, I can see it now. Here's hoping she doesn't take said swim.
  4. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    Thanks for sharing your experience- good insight! Sounds like the Lund C-14 is similar to the mirror craft. My plan is to treat the boat like a kayak by staying seated especially if there's some roughness coming my way, like you stated. Additionally, going to keep centered and limit how...
  5. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    Ahhh ok, appreciate the explanation
  6. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    Over thinking is my favorite pass time lol. In all seriousness your right! I did launch my boat once and she felt solid. I was dlowly putting down a channel towards the lake when the engine stopped idling, so I turned around. I replaced the carburetor, which did the trick. This past summer...
  7. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    Sweet looking rig! Thanks for the photos
  8. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    What hull do you have now, the 16' that is? That's a good point concerning the tradeoff in ride "softness" and static stability when it come to chine shape. I've been eyeing the Polar Kraft Dakota 14' because of the hard chines in addition to the Lund SSV14. At this point as others have...
  9. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    What do you mean by the water "sticks" to the soft round chines at the stern?
  10. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    I too am conservative regarding conditions. I mounted a trolling motor on the bow and wondered how easily I could move forward from the bench seat to deploy the motor. I suppose go slow, go low, and step purposefully is the key
  11. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    Thanks for your perspective!
  12. M

    Hull Design Consideration for 14' Utility Boats

    The transom dips down and I short shaft outboard. I'm a heavier guy north of 300, so that's reassuring to hear. I just thought with those rounded chines she would roll like crazy.
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