Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 10:07:03 AM
So I currently have a 10' Columbia Fiberglass boat and a 1.5ish HP eska motor (giving me problems).
I would like to get an electric trolling motor as well as stronger gas motor.
I'm guessing for the current boat, 30# thrust is as low as I would want to go. Looking at no more than 9.9 on the gas.
So is my current setup worth keeping based on what I need and backfill the motors, or should I look to just replace all?
I've seen a couple deals on 12' aluminum packages on Craigslist for around $1k. One has trolling and gas, the other has just gas (but 4 stroke 9.9 Yamaha). The gas-only one does look more stable (5 ft wide and higher rating for motor). Is 12' big enough, or should I be looking at 14'?
I currently do not have a trailer, but would like to get one as well (both come with trailers). With that said, I have never towed (figured a small boat would be good way to get the hang of it).
Thanks...hopefully that wasn't too much of a ramble.
Post by: Curly on June 12, 2013, 10:12:12 AM
But, your budget of only $1,000 is going to really limit you for getting a 14' boat. I don't see how you could find a 14' boat with a trailer and a decent motor (probably want a 15 hp for venturing out to the Columbia or HC) for 1K.
Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 10:23:26 AM
I'll concede a lake boat is fine at this point. If I get into it enough that I want to upgrade at a later date, I can do that.
I actually have taken the 10' out with wife and kid and it was ok (granted, that will change as she grows), other than the motor issues I was having. It has 3 person/600 capacity, so not much different capacity-wise than I'd get with the aluminum, although space is a bit tighter (length-wise, still almost 4' wide for most of the length with dual hull).
Post by: jackelope on June 12, 2013, 10:29:25 AM
I think your budget will be your limiting factor, especially if you're looking for a boat, gas and electric motors all for under $1k.
Post by: aaronoto on June 12, 2013, 10:36:17 AM
I have a 12' aluminum and if I put myself, my wife and my 5 year old in it, I'd almost consider it overloaded. Granted, there's bigger 12' boats out there, as in wider, higher sides, etc, but they're still only 12' long. No way in heck would I take it on the Columbia.
I think your budget will be your limiting factor, especially if you're looking for a boat, gas and electric motors all for under $1k.
:yeah:
I've got a 12' aluminum and it's definitely got the room for 2 adults and a kid, but on anything other than a flat lake it can get pretty sketchy. If you do want to stick with a 12' look for something like a Smokercraft Alaskan with high sides, it'll be a lot safer.
Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 10:52:50 AM
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/boa/3836654964.html (http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/boa/3836654964.html)
Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 06:26:37 PM
Post by: jrebel on June 12, 2013, 06:32:02 PM
Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 06:38:15 PM
Post by: Skillet on June 12, 2013, 06:41:31 PM
Great boatts for their length.
FYI, the "under 16' and under 10 hp" rule does not apply any more, to the best of my knowledge. Any boat with any motor needs to be registered, technically..
Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 07:00:38 PM
( 8 ) A vessel under sixteen feet in overall length that has no propulsion machinery of any type or that is not used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or on the high seas beyond the territorial seas for vessels owned in the United States and are powered by propulsion machinery of ten or less horsepower;
DOR also has this pamphlet: http://dor.wa.gov/docs/Pubs/WatercraftVesselTax/BoatBroc.pdf (http://dor.wa.gov/docs/Pubs/WatercraftVesselTax/BoatBroc.pdf)
Post by: Skillet on June 12, 2013, 07:37:18 PM
Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 07:41:29 PM
Post by: TONTO on June 12, 2013, 07:45:22 PM
or that is not used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States
That don't leave much but some landlocked lakes.
Post by: Skillet on June 12, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
You scared me. I have a 10' unregistered (just titled) boat lolMy bad... I was going on hearsay from a few years ago. Maybe even read it on the interwebs!
Post by: Skillet on June 12, 2013, 08:02:01 PM
or that is not used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States
That don't leave much but some landlocked lakes.
Ah. Maybe that's what I had heard. :dunno:
Post by: xd2005 on June 12, 2013, 08:10:56 PM
or that is not used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States
That don't leave much but some landlocked lakes.
Yeah, that's the sucky part. Virtually all the rivers and obviously salt waters fall under that. Most lakes are probably safe, but, as far as I know, there's no actual list of waters, instead it is based on interpretation.
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on June 12, 2013, 08:24:06 PM
Post by: thinkingman on June 24, 2013, 08:32:08 AM
Why not do a 12 or 14 foot Livingston?? You could easily take it in the Columbia or hood canal with 3 people. I just bought one in great shape with a 15 HP outboard for 1200. One of the most stable boats made. :twocents:Beat me to it.
They're all over CL.
Post by: xd2005 on June 24, 2013, 08:35:24 AM
Thoughts on center console vs no center console?
Post by: Alchase on June 24, 2013, 09:09:30 AM