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Draft difference: Flat bottom vs. Mod Vee
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<blockquote data-quote="dsuden" data-source="post: 317304" data-attributes="member: 11842"><p>We live on a river with a lot of shallow spots, which become more "plentiful" as the summer wears on. We need a shallow-runner. I tried out a Triton 16' mod vee with decking and a 25 HP engine, welded, probably .01 gauge aluminum, and it had too much of a draft; the lower tip of the prop fin was probably at least two feet below the water. </p><p></p><p>Back to the drawing board!</p><p></p><p>As it stands now, my guess is that we should probably go with a flat bottom, lighter gauge aluminum, riveted, and as wide as possible for more buoyancy. I'm gun-shy now about a 16' length. Maybe 14' would be lighter, thus less draft. Would translate into less demand for horsepower too, which would result in a lighter motor, less tail drag. We have another boat we can use for lakes and "wavy situations," so we could just confine the new flat bottom'er to the river.</p><p></p><p>Conclusion: Maybe the Alumacraft flat bottom jon, 1442 NCS.</p><p></p><p>Just wish I could find a 1448 NCS Alumacraft riveted, that's be my dream boat I think.</p><p></p><p>Am I on the right track?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dsuden, post: 317304, member: 11842"] We live on a river with a lot of shallow spots, which become more "plentiful" as the summer wears on. We need a shallow-runner. I tried out a Triton 16' mod vee with decking and a 25 HP engine, welded, probably .01 gauge aluminum, and it had too much of a draft; the lower tip of the prop fin was probably at least two feet below the water. Back to the drawing board! As it stands now, my guess is that we should probably go with a flat bottom, lighter gauge aluminum, riveted, and as wide as possible for more buoyancy. I'm gun-shy now about a 16' length. Maybe 14' would be lighter, thus less draft. Would translate into less demand for horsepower too, which would result in a lighter motor, less tail drag. We have another boat we can use for lakes and "wavy situations," so we could just confine the new flat bottom'er to the river. Conclusion: Maybe the Alumacraft flat bottom jon, 1442 NCS. Just wish I could find a 1448 NCS Alumacraft riveted, that's be my dream boat I think. Am I on the right track? [/QUOTE]
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