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Panicking at size of boat needed! Talk me down, please.
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<blockquote data-quote="KMixson" data-source="post: 119831" data-attributes="member: 432"><p>I have a 14' Duracraft. I am 6'1" and 240lb. I could move the boat around on its side without the motor without too much problem, but the trailer is a different story. It would be too much to lift the trailer on its side and wrangle it through a narrow doorway or gate by myself. It weighs about 300lb.</p><p></p><p>I also have a 12' canoe which I can take anywhere. just pick it up, put on my shoulders and off I go. It weighs about 50lb. I store it in the crawlspace under the house. It is not real stable, but I have a lot of experience in it and can fish out of it with no problem. I have caught 50lb catfish fishing out of it. I can kneel in it OK, but standing up would be a commitment to take a plunge. </p><p></p><p>If you get a 10' and are happy with it you will fish more. If you get a 14' and are unhappy with the struggles to get it in and out of your yard you will fish less. Same can be said of the stability. If you feel the 10' is too unstable you will fish less. A larger boat will be more enjoyable on the lake.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KMixson, post: 119831, member: 432"] I have a 14' Duracraft. I am 6'1" and 240lb. I could move the boat around on its side without the motor without too much problem, but the trailer is a different story. It would be too much to lift the trailer on its side and wrangle it through a narrow doorway or gate by myself. It weighs about 300lb. I also have a 12' canoe which I can take anywhere. just pick it up, put on my shoulders and off I go. It weighs about 50lb. I store it in the crawlspace under the house. It is not real stable, but I have a lot of experience in it and can fish out of it with no problem. I have caught 50lb catfish fishing out of it. I can kneel in it OK, but standing up would be a commitment to take a plunge. If you get a 10' and are happy with it you will fish more. If you get a 14' and are unhappy with the struggles to get it in and out of your yard you will fish less. Same can be said of the stability. If you feel the 10' is too unstable you will fish less. A larger boat will be more enjoyable on the lake. Good luck on your decision. [/QUOTE]
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