I think I may have found the boat?

[deerslayer11]

www.alumacraft.com/jon_rivet.html

www.alumacraft.com/specs/spec_mv1648.html
I can get that boat with a 25, trolling motor, trailer...everything needed to go to the lake and put in for a lil under $5000. The only difference is it is a regular flat bottom and front instead of the modified-vhull. They said it was more stable for bowfishing with a raised platform.
Or I can get this one for a lil under $8000 with a 40 and same stuff.

www.alumacraft.com/jon_aw.html
www.alumacraft.com/specs/spec_mv1860.html

What yall think? Kip and BGH seem to like the 16' with the 25 better. I dont know much about boats...

[Shorthair]

You can get a duck blind for either one of those so I guess it's up t to you.

[GoTres]

I'd go with the widest one I could find. The wider beam will make it more stable when you're standing to take your shots or flipping a worm.

[flhuntress]

16 with a 25 would be perfect.....for me. ;D

[deerslayer11]

Well, I just dont think I can be happy with the 25hp sooooo. I got him to write the papers up on a 1860sc with a 50hp... Its a 18' boat with a side rear console. It will have a Mercury 50,Wesco trailer, trolling motor, and a lowrance125 on it for right at $11k. None of the bank branches I deal with had a dang loan person in them so Im going to go back to the bank Monday for the loan. Im hoping to take delivery of it next weekend. Then I have to make a bowfishing platform and buy a generator and lights.

[deerslayer11]

Oh he said with a 50 this thing should go close to 43mph!
I wonger what they will do with the 90 they are rated for??

[gulfcoasthunter]

Theres a company around here called Extreme boats that makes alaminum boats that have an extra wide base and platform. I don't know if they have a web sight ,will check it out but all the mullet fishermen around here are buying them to throw their nets from.
www.xtremebyduracraft.com/about.htm

[deerslayer11]

Bought it today! It should be ready wed or thur. He upgraded the trolling motor from a 34# thrust+ motorguide to a 55# Minnkota 4x4 at no extra charge, and I upgraded the seats to the high backed mossy oak ones on the 13" pedestals. Has a livewell and all that junk too.

[BUCKINTHEWOODZ]

dang that sounds awesom. that 50 mecury is plenty. ;D

[deerslayer11]

Dang it, the dude just called and said the supplier was out of the 55# ones so its going to be a 40# one.

[deerslayer11]

Cant sleep, feels like opening day.. They are supposed to be finished putting it together around 2pm. I might have to go get it before I have to go to work this evening.

[BUCKINTHEWOODZ]

i know the feeling, todays my b-day and im going to dinner with my wifes family and i think i may be getting some hunting stuff, and possible a new bow im hoping. ;D my wife called me and said theres a big box from my brother that was delivered ups today and he always gets me hunting stuff. i cant wait. let us know how you boat does.

[deerslayer11]

I couldnt stand it. I called, they said it was ready.... I took a shower and hit the road. I got home right in time to unhook it and go to work.
Gonna play with it a little this am. Mike is coming over when he gets off work and I told him I would wait till he got here.

[deerslayer11]

We got it up to 32mph. Im sure it will do more after the break in. Plus neither of us knows to work the trim right.

[flhuntress]

congrats!! be safe