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spencerin
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2013 19:18
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My cabin's on a small lake, 20 acres, 12' deep max, electric motors only. I'm considering buying either a 2-man bass boat or an inflatable boat such as one by Intex or Sea Eagle.
I'm 6', 215 lbs. I'm wondering if any of you own either of these types of boats and what your opinions of them are. I'm wondering about room, stability, the ability to climb in and out (for swimming) without tipping the boat over, and in the case of an inflatable just how low the "seats" are (will I basically be sitting on the floor?).
I'm leaning towards a 2-man bass boat because the inflatables just look like large bath toys, but I also want to be able to climb in and out to swim without much hassle.
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SE Ohio
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2013 20:16
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I'm a bit impartial- I like canoes. Aluminum ones. I've even scuba-dived out of one! One must climb in at shore or at the bow or stern.
An aluminum canoe can be light (there is a 16 footer that weighs about 60 lbs) and can be stored in the elements. I see these boats going for anywhere from $75 for a leaky beater project boat on up. You can lock this up at the cabin, keep a spare paddle and don't have to worry about charging a battery, punctures, etc. Also you can car-top a canoe easily and take it elsewhere.
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Just
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2013 20:18
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what about a 12 ft. pontoon. great for swiming have comfee seating with shade on a hot day ,,and they can be solar powered ..
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2013 23:13
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As a kid, I grew up on a lake. We always had aluminum boats, pulling them up on the beach doesn't wear through like the fiberglass ones. Plus aluminum is always lighter. We always had "Smokercraft" and I have always liked them. Get the 12 footer, it has the fwd 3rd seat.
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Martian
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2013 23:35
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Inflatables don't row worth a damn!
I have a Puffin 8'6" fiberglass rowing dinghy. It weighs 85LBS and is unsinkable. Three people and a big dog fit nicely. They are a little pricy, but I've had mine for 10 years and it looks good for a boat that was used as my daily commuter for 2 years of it's life.
Tom
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2013 13:12
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From my experience you can't go wrong with a 12' V bottom aluminum boat. Even flat bottom. Since it sounds like you will be fishing.
- You can pick one up used for a couple hundred
- It is light and super durable
- It can be moved with oars or electric motor
- easy to handle even for kids
- it can be hauled without trailer
- Can resell it again for same price (quicker than other boats)
A very small pontoon would be great, but harder to find and harder to move with electric motor.
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oldgringo
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2013 15:00
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If classics have any appeal to you, look into a Grumman Sport Boat.
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Rebel300r
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2013 17:46
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Hi, I have to recommend an older aluminum canoe as well. I have owned a lot of boats and you can't go wrong with your lake and a canoe. 2nd would be an older smokercraft with 15hp Honda.
Scott
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beachman
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2013 17:59
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I would suggest a small (13ft) Boston Whaler. It will not sink. You can climb into it from any side or end and it would be suitable for an electric motor.
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