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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1986 SmokerCraft 14 Big Fisherman Rebuild
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<blockquote data-quote="chrispbrown27" data-source="post: 431256" data-attributes="member: 9661"><p>I know I am late to the party, but something to consider for the future. Tiller steer is fast to respond and you can make tighter turns. If you are in tight cover or have floating logs that tiller makes it easier to avoid things that pop out of no where. My flat bottom doesn't sit up as high as your deep v but at slower speeds the front still blocks my view. I use a trolling motor extension handle on my outboard. I can stand at the middle seat and have a good view. I usually brace my leg against the middle seat section for stability but you could always put some sort of grab bar if you wanted. Steering is fine for open water, but if you get into smaller creeks and such very often it might be more of a hindrance. Just my two cents.</p><p>Nice boat by the way. I grew up with flat bottom jon boats and never did care for deep v's. The older I get the more I respect the design especially if you get into rough water. If I ever start looking for my dream boat an 18 foot Lund would definitely be at the top of the list.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chrispbrown27, post: 431256, member: 9661"] I know I am late to the party, but something to consider for the future. Tiller steer is fast to respond and you can make tighter turns. If you are in tight cover or have floating logs that tiller makes it easier to avoid things that pop out of no where. My flat bottom doesn't sit up as high as your deep v but at slower speeds the front still blocks my view. I use a trolling motor extension handle on my outboard. I can stand at the middle seat and have a good view. I usually brace my leg against the middle seat section for stability but you could always put some sort of grab bar if you wanted. Steering is fine for open water, but if you get into smaller creeks and such very often it might be more of a hindrance. Just my two cents. Nice boat by the way. I grew up with flat bottom jon boats and never did care for deep v's. The older I get the more I respect the design especially if you get into rough water. If I ever start looking for my dream boat an 18 foot Lund would definitely be at the top of the list. [/QUOTE]
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