Post by: Bofire on March 08, 2012, 06:51:54 PM
1. 2009 15 foot Smokercraft Alaskan, 2009 trailer, 2009 Merc.15 hp. four stroke. factory floor, some storage, very nice shape, three "cheapy" seats with backs. $5,000.00, consignment boat. down rigger mount.
2. 2004 Lund WC-14, 2004 trailer, very nice!!, no floor, walk thru seats, 2012 (brand new) Yamaha 15 hp. four stroke, 3 really nice pedestal mount seats, and a set of very nice aluminum oars. $4,850.00
thanks
Carl
Post by: Curly on March 08, 2012, 07:02:35 PM
Post by: gasman on March 08, 2012, 07:03:53 PM
Post by: wraithen on March 08, 2012, 07:04:34 PM
Post by: Bunny Thumper on March 08, 2012, 07:10:32 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on March 08, 2012, 07:15:20 PM
Post by: wraithen on March 08, 2012, 07:19:55 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on March 08, 2012, 07:25:37 PM
Post by: Bofire on March 08, 2012, 07:25:42 PM
LOL :chuckle: To me in a little boat like this the motor is everything, you don't do things in this type of boat that really "stresses" it, after all they are both light duty boats.
thanks for your input keep it up
Carl
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 08, 2012, 07:26:01 PM
Post by: et1702 on March 08, 2012, 07:27:05 PM
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Post by: jjdavis2222 on March 08, 2012, 07:40:52 PM
Post by: lokidog on March 08, 2012, 07:44:12 PM
I am not usually a proponent of "more power is better", I have a 14' Sylvan with bench seats and a 15 hp 2-stroke pushes it fine with two people and light fishing gear in it. However, when putting two people, a dog, and a weekend's worth of camping gear into, it was a battle to get it up on plane, if able to at all. That does not even take the weight of a floor into consideration or the additional weight of a four stroke engine.
For myself, a 25hp would be minimum on a 14 or 15' boat. But, if you are simply lake fishing, or river, and not hauling three big guys and camping gear, either one would probably be fine. I do like the sharp bow on the Alaskans for cutting through chop.
Post by: Bofire on March 09, 2012, 06:53:58 PM
Carl
Post by: washelkhunter on March 09, 2012, 06:57:51 PM
Post by: wraithen on March 09, 2012, 07:11:22 PM
Do they sell at your price?
Yep, I don't get crazy deals but I paid 6k under a 30k sticker on my last vehicle.
Post by: lokidog on March 09, 2012, 07:26:12 PM
I recommend the Doel fin over others as I have tried one that did not have the hydrofoil (wing) shape and it did not seem to do much to help. Another nice thing is that if you fall out of the boat, it gives you a good swim step to get back in easily.
Another thing that will help improve the ride/efficiency is to get a long enough fuel line to be able to put the tank farther forward to balance the weight better.
Congrats on getting the freedom to leave the bank behind. :tup:
Post by: Alchase on March 14, 2012, 03:18:09 PM
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Post by: Rick on March 14, 2012, 07:53:25 PM
Bought the Lund, the smoker craft guy would not budge. got all I said plus they threw in a fitted boat cover. I'll post a pick when I pick it up Tuesday. thanks for all your help.
Carl
Good call.
I've owned both of those boats (currently own a WC-14) both are very well made and will last forever. The Yamaha would have sealed the deal for me.
Post by: Bofire on March 16, 2012, 02:35:02 PM
Carl
Finally got to pick it up today!!!
Post by: lokidog on March 16, 2012, 08:58:49 PM
Post by: Bofire on March 17, 2012, 04:05:19 PM
Carl
Post by: Mossy on March 17, 2012, 04:16:24 PM
Light boat like that it doesn't take much. Glad you made it home alive!
Post by: Curly on March 17, 2012, 04:27:35 PM
Congrats on the boat. :tup:
Post by: Bofire on March 17, 2012, 05:21:55 PM
Carl
Post by: lokidog on March 17, 2012, 06:12:40 PM
With one person in there, it may be zippy, put two people and gear and you'll be glad you have that much power and maybe want more. A doelfin will help get the backend up at slower speeds. Also helps in cornering at higher speeds so it doesn't skitter over the water. Whatever you do, you'll get used to it with practice.
Post by: Wacenturion on March 17, 2012, 08:03:12 PM
:) what is a good way to carry my registration on my boat??
Carl
Finally got to pick it up today!!!
Carl.......Here's what I use for my boat registration as well as fishing licenses etc. They come in different sizes so you can tailor them to keep just about anything dry while out boating. Fairly inexpensive for the quality and convenience. Target carries them (link below). Google it (Dry Pak) for other sources.
http://www.target.com/p/Dry-Pak-Waterproof-PDA-GPS-Pocket-PC-Case-5x8/-/A-10545621
Post by: Alchase on March 19, 2012, 12:46:29 PM
My 15 hp 4-stroke Yamaha will make my 13 ft Smokercraft do 21 MPH with four of us in it. The funny part is with only one or two it will still go no faster then 26 MPH. But that is screaming along pretty good for that boat. If you have bench seats be very careful at high speeds. Two years ago at Curlew, I was driving my wife was in another seat mounted at the bow, and my son was sitting in the middle bench on a flotation cushion. I staggered the two seats with the stern seat to the right of centerline and the bow to the left of centerline so I would not have much weight shift. While we were cruising from the State park to the north end to fish I made a quick turn to avoid a large wake inbound from the port side. Well my sudden turn sent my son sliding a cross the center bench totally throwing our weight distribution off! For a second we had water coming over the side and it happened freaky fast. I corrected quickly luckily, but it really woke us up on how fast things can go from normal to disaster in a heartbeat. I have been in some rough water where I have to slow way down to get back to the dock, but that was the worst situation I have averted.