Flat bottom trapping boat?
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Hello guys, I fell off the face of trapperman for a while, but I’m back. I’ve been looking for a boat for trapping beaver in the fall and spring. This will mostly be for running the rivers and ponds. I’ve been looking at some 10-12 foot Lund flat bottom boats. Do any of you guys have experience with these boats? What are your thoughts?
Thanks, Alex
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I have been looking at a 14 foot Crestliner. It has a 54 inch beam so it should be really stable. Crestliner is also the only aluminum flat bottom I can find that has welded seams.
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choose width over length if you like stability! I like a boat I can walk around in without feeling like a bobber! that said theres several good boats out there that will meet or exceed your expectations. I have a 16 foot x70" beam flat bottom lowe
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Any jon less than 14 ft is unsafe for a trapping boat, IMO... It doesn't take much to sink a jon boat. One rouge wave is all. Add some beaver and your chances go way up. And don't go anything narrower than the 1442. The 36s or 38s are out.
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I have a 9 footer It works to perfection In the marsh and On small streams. I wouldn't take It out In big water.
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I have a 9 footer It works to perfection In the marsh and On small streams. I wouldn't take It out In big water. Who makes a 9' jon boat Gary?
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ya, 9 feet.. I had a 12 foot Meyers jon and felt like a frog trying to balance on a cork... I Have a 12 foot Naden by contrast that is pretty flat bottom, not a jon boat, but is very wide. Heavy gauge aluminum also. I would have no issue taking that boat even out on the bigger bays here. It has high sides and can handle three people if needed and feels quite safe. it is this same model as this i believe. V front, but flat bottom. runs just fine with a 15 hp, and could handle a 25
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I have a 9 footer It works to perfection In the marsh and On small streams. I wouldn't take It out In big water. Who makes a 9' jon boat Gary? It's a Arkansas Traveler It's 9 feet long with 42" beam and It's 15" deep. And I've had it for over 30 years and I got It used when my buddy left It at my house and moved to Florida.
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Any jon less than 14 ft is unsafe for a trapping boat, IMO... It doesn't take much to sink a jon boat. One rouge wave is all. Add some beaver and your chances go way up. And don't go anything narrower than the 1442. The 36s or 38s are out. -This is spot on IMO...I had a 1436 once and it was not a good boat - way too tippy.
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It's a Arkansas Traveler It's 9 feet long with 42" beam and It's 15" deep.
And I've had it for over 30 years and I got It used when my buddy left It at my house and moved to Florida. Actually, 8' 10" it is, but I hear you sort of exaggerate everything anyways. Bet it makes a good sled before too much snow gets on top the ice, eh? Model LF-9. All the way at the bottom of the chart below. http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=File:Arktravbb001.jpg
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Well I measured It from the transom around the gunnel to the prow. I had the boat sitting bottom up doing the JB weld thing so I couldn't measure It across the top.
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I had an Ice jigger on It once but It was way to radical and just about tore the boat apart and just about killed me. LOL
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Any jon less than 14 ft is unsafe for a trapping boat, IMO... It doesn't take much to sink a jon boat. One rouge wave is all. Add some beaver and your chances go way up. And don't go anything narrower than the 1442. The 36s or 38s are out. X2 those small johns unless your just using them on a puddle are the easiest way to take a dip I know of I wouldn't own one if you gave me the thing
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This boat Is not tippy. And It work's great on the marsh and small rivers. If you have a slightly raised tarp In front so you don't have an open bow It will turn a wave and you will be good to go.
Not talking about the small Jon boat . But It works on the larger boats.
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I got two of those 1030 lowes and don't trust either one! Fine for pulling behind you in shallow water but no way am I riding it in deep ice cold water! im not getting on the expressway to the grave yard! Just sold my 1448 to a guy to use at his small lake! Didn't like it either with a heavy load
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I had an Ice jigger on It once but It was way to radical and just about tore the boat apart and just about killed me. LOL what is a "Ice jigger" ?
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