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Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8263741
11/16/24 10:17 PM 11/16/24 10:17 PM
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I wouldn’t get in anything under 18’ with less than a 50 hanging on the back.

They always look so much bigger sitting on the trailer.
Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8266542
11/20/24 12:45 PM 11/20/24 12:45 PM
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14’ Jon with a mud motor. Light bars on front. I wired a ammo box for a control panel
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Deep in the heart of Appalachia....
Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8266547
11/20/24 12:47 PM 11/20/24 12:47 PM
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Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8266593
11/20/24 01:29 PM 11/20/24 01:29 PM
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I know 2 guys that run metal scrap yards that get in an aluminum boat every couple of years or so. I picked up a small boat that way.
KYBOY i like that ammo box mod

TILL THAT DAY.....
Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8266595
11/20/24 01:33 PM 11/20/24 01:33 PM
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I sure wouldn't want anything to do with a mud motor. Must work for some of you though.

My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8266635
11/20/24 02:32 PM 11/20/24 02:32 PM
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I named it the Gimp…
Re: Trapping boats [Re: beaverpeeler] #8266723
11/20/24 04:59 PM 11/20/24 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by beaverpeeler
I sure wouldn't want anything to do with a mud motor. Must work for some of you though.


funny guy

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Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8266759
11/20/24 05:30 PM 11/20/24 05:30 PM
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Not sure how to post a picture, got a 1966 starcraft 16' v bottom. Ol beat up thing but catches a ton of fish. Just getting back into trapping so it may get some double duty trapping and waterfowling this here fall. I did buy a new 15hp 4 stroke suzuki efi for it. Will run 20-22 with just me, 16-18 with a buddy. Cant beat that efi.

"You skin that one pilgrim."
Re: Trapping boats [Re: Sasquatch91] #8266867
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Re: Trapping boats [Re: KYBOY] #8267112
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Originally Posted by KYBOY
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How do you like those navigation led strip lights.

******* I save my sick days, because come winter, I'm gonna have a bad case of trappin fever *******
Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8267354
11/21/24 10:32 AM 11/21/24 10:32 AM
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If you read this you have better eyes than me. Put a 40 on it. I like it. My boat so my opinion is the only one that matters. When I bought it the grizzly 1548 had a 40hp max rating. The ones sold today its 25.

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Re: Trapping boats [Re: danny clifton] #8267371
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
If you read this you have better eyes than me. Put a 40 on it. I like it. My boat so my opinion is the only one that matters. When I bought it the grizzly 1548 had a 40hp max rating. The ones sold today its 25.

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We view that as a guideline. Most of the boats here are way overpowered from what the recommended max hp is listed as. Better yet is when it’s a homemade the sky is the limit, for hp, as there isn’t an official call out.

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Re: Trapping boats [Re: mad_mike] #8267398
11/21/24 11:20 AM 11/21/24 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mad_mike


We view that as a guideline. Most of the boats here are way overpowered from what the recommended max hp is listed as. Better yet is when it’s a homemade the sky is the limit, for hp, as there isn’t an official call out.


Might be a guideline, but a warden down here will ticket you for "overpowering" your boat. Took me several years to find an Alumacraft T16 XL that was rated 40 horse for my 35 horse long tail. Beefed up the transom with aluminum plating. New comparable boat today is only rated 25 horse.

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Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8267405
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That is silly. All in the guise of public safety. I bet.

I would venture to say that an overpowered boat is much safer than an underpowered boat.
Re: Trapping boats [Re: mad_mike] #8267431
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Originally Posted by mad_mike
That is silly. All in the guise of public safety. I bet.

I would venture to say that an overpowered boat is much safer than an underpowered boat.


agreed

better to get a load up on plane versus wallowing

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Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8267437
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Re: Trapping boats [Re: 30-06 Trapper] #8267489
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I would opt for a 40HP for this craft. Gotta make sure it gets up on plane with a full load.

My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: Trapping boats [Re: beaverpeeler] #8267524
11/21/24 02:07 PM 11/21/24 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by beaverpeeler
Originally Posted by 30-06 Trapper
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I would opt for a 40HP for this craft. Gotta make sure it gets up on plane with a full load.


beat me to it . . .

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Re: Trapping boats [Re: That.darn.coon] #8267920
11/21/24 10:00 PM 11/21/24 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by That.darn.coon
Originally Posted by KYBOY
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How do you like those navigation led strip lights.

I like them, they are going on two seasons with no problems and are much brighter than the small ones you generally see on Jon boats

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