I picked up a nice 2010 Tohatsu Outboard on Friday. It is 9.8 four stroke with what was reported as less than 20 hours on it.
I ran it over the weekend on a 1950s Aerocraft V Hull that I have. It ran perfect and was very fun.
I would like a bit of a larger boat. Maybe a 14'?
I want to be able to fish a few lakes / reservoirs near my home. Two of the reservoirs have a 12 mph limit. One is a bit over 500 acres and the other is 155 acres. The 155 acre res. has some deep spots 40-50' and a nice trout fishery. I would like to troll with the 9.8.
I would also like to do some bass fishing and have the ability to trailer the boat to some larger lakes.
Most of the time I would be by myself, but there are times when my two kids (9 and 6) and my wife would also want to join us. (More for a boat ride than a fishing trip).
What are some of my better options?
Lund wc 14?
Grizzly Tracker Johns?
Should I go v hull or for a jon / modified jon?
Thanks for any and all opinions -- I love this forum!
Matt
I ran it over the weekend on a 1950s Aerocraft V Hull that I have. It ran perfect and was very fun.
I would like a bit of a larger boat. Maybe a 14'?
I want to be able to fish a few lakes / reservoirs near my home. Two of the reservoirs have a 12 mph limit. One is a bit over 500 acres and the other is 155 acres. The 155 acre res. has some deep spots 40-50' and a nice trout fishery. I would like to troll with the 9.8.
I would also like to do some bass fishing and have the ability to trailer the boat to some larger lakes.
Most of the time I would be by myself, but there are times when my two kids (9 and 6) and my wife would also want to join us. (More for a boat ride than a fishing trip).
What are some of my better options?
Lund wc 14?
Grizzly Tracker Johns?
Should I go v hull or for a jon / modified jon?
Thanks for any and all opinions -- I love this forum!
Matt