Wood_Duck
Well-known member
Well I've been still lookin over umpteen different boats in many ranges tryin to see what would work. I was initially looking at a larger jet but me and my wife have been talking and she seems to think the notion of a river jet and a prop would be best so I can play on all waters. I have found an outstanding deal on an Alumacraft 1648NCS Sierra series. It has a small simple side console and a full floor. https://www.alumacraft.com/2012-model...8/sierra-1648/ How feasable would it be to get this boat and perhaps add a 40 Yamaha jet? I can get some flotation pods locally to help offset some of the weight and thought about a hinged lid on the front to allow battery placement. Not sure how well the hull would work which is one of my questions to you guys. Also would a jack plate work or would it need some custom work done to the transom. I know hull thickness is abit thin but where I fish, there is some rocks, but I'm not planning on jumping logs and running over gravel flats. Thought maybe even UHMW could be added maybe? I just wonder what that would cost. Also not super crazy about the side console over center but it would be simple and provide more floorspace. What say ye good folks about this idea?