ducktrooper
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I've done a lot of searches but need suggestions from those with experience for my custom jon.
Purpose of boat..shallow water flyfishing on skinny tailwaters and occasional duckhunting in various areas. Size I want is 17-18 ft long..with 44-46 beam. Light weight, all welded hull is way I want to go to maximize drafting and pushing/pulling over gravel bars occasionally. Hull interior will be very open with bench seat in back, 3' platform up front, and 2 side storage boxes.
Plan to run with a 25 HP 2 stroke short shaft....no jet. Here are my questions:
1. Will tunnel hull for prop help me in skinny water, ie, 12-18" when going slowly?
2. Will a quality .80 gauge hull hold up as long as I'm not pounding obstructions(logs) all day?
3. Best length by width combo for shallow running with motor?
4. Will jackplate help addtionally as long as setback isn't much?
5. Will coating hull with Wetlander or similar teflon paint help with friction and getting thru areas where I have to get out in and push/pull for 10-15 yards?
Purpose of boat..shallow water flyfishing on skinny tailwaters and occasional duckhunting in various areas. Size I want is 17-18 ft long..with 44-46 beam. Light weight, all welded hull is way I want to go to maximize drafting and pushing/pulling over gravel bars occasionally. Hull interior will be very open with bench seat in back, 3' platform up front, and 2 side storage boxes.
Plan to run with a 25 HP 2 stroke short shaft....no jet. Here are my questions:
1. Will tunnel hull for prop help me in skinny water, ie, 12-18" when going slowly?
2. Will a quality .80 gauge hull hold up as long as I'm not pounding obstructions(logs) all day?
3. Best length by width combo for shallow running with motor?
4. Will jackplate help addtionally as long as setback isn't much?
5. Will coating hull with Wetlander or similar teflon paint help with friction and getting thru areas where I have to get out in and push/pull for 10-15 yards?