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Bofire:
OK, I have been looking. I posted here a while ago. OK I am looking for a boat for lakes, big lakes, Columbia river and south sound. I do not intend to go out in bad weather, I might get caught in some tho. I intend for 4 people MAX prolly 2. What do you think?
I am thinking 16 foot minimum, I thought 25 horse OB, ???, what about you? is a 15 horse enough? Should I go for an 18-20 foot? and up to a 40 horse.
Sales guy today told me a 16 foot deep V and a 40 horse was minimum. What do you all think? I want a boat that will work, provide some shelter, top and side curtains, electric start, or is electric start worth it on this size of motor? I want to fish in normal fall weather.
help please!!!!!
Carl

jackelope:
I'd go 16' with a 40hp with electric start. are you looking for a tiller model or one with a steering wheel and a windshield?
something like this would suit your needs...??
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2008-SMOKER-CRAFT-16-Lodge-SC-92061754

HawkenBob:
4 guys, 18 foot minimum. And a 50 or 60 hp prop. You dont want minimum....
16 footer with a 15 wont get up with one, let alone 4. I doubt a 25 would get 4 up either.


If you want a jet you'll need at least a 115/80.

You need electric start.

huntnphool:
FWIW, unless you know the river well I wouldn't take a prop boat out in the Columbia, it can get thin where you wouldn't think it :twocents:

Bofire:
It has to have a top for shelter in bad weather. Warm dry fishermen stay out longer!!LOL :)(as warm and dry as can be, at least)
Carl

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