.jj.
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| 28 Apr 2012 04:44 PM |
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I am looking to get into duck hunting and am going to get a boat and engine. I was thinking of getting a 16 foot boat and will probably have one or two other people at most with me but usaly just me and another person. I am going to hunt on the saginaw bay in michigan, the water can get a little rough at times. I dont plan on having to go to far to get to a good spot. So my question is how big of an engine?? I dont have to much money to spend and plan on getting everything used so i want to keep it kinda cheap. What do you guys use and or recommend for me? Thanks! |
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grandpops
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| 29 Apr 2012 03:18 AM |
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Depends on the size, style, and weight of the boat. Could range anywhere from a 10hp to 65hp or possibly even bigger if ya want to get there faster. |
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| Fred, Cleburne, Tx.
NRA Life Member, NAHC Life Member, DU, USN Vet, NRA Certified Instructor
"A gun is like a parachute.
If you need one, and don't have one,
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.jj.
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| 29 Apr 2012 01:42 PM |
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I dont need to go to fast and would rather get a cheaper smaller motor. I dont know exactly the style of the boat yet but an aluminum 16 foot boat. Would 20 or 25 hp be in the ball park of big enough? |
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grandpops
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| 29 Apr 2012 10:53 PM |
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Should do fine. |
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| Fred, Cleburne, Tx.
NRA Life Member, NAHC Life Member, DU, USN Vet, NRA Certified Instructor
"A gun is like a parachute.
If you need one, and don't have one,
you'll probably never need one again." |
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Bill257
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| 01 May 2012 08:48 PM |
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Every boat has a maximum horsepower rating listed on the capacity tag just make sure you don't exceed the rating. Even though you don't plan on going fast, something that is about 75% of the max hp is as low as I'd go .
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TOM IN TENNESSEE
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| 28 May 2012 11:28 AM |
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Yep, push the rating but don't exceed. |
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| Soddy Daisy Tennessee USA,
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auto5
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| 07 Jun 2012 10:33 AM |
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16' boat is not what you want for rough water. I'd go 18' minimum. |
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TOM IN TENNESSEE
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| 07 Jun 2012 11:22 PM |
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Only boat I been in recently is 18-feet with a big bore chevy block driving a 4-blade prop.... |
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| Soddy Daisy Tennessee USA,
A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone
PROUD PRO STAFFER--www.heirloomgamecalls.com, hand made , hand tuned and hand tested, Hunt ARK ducks with www.smackinquack.com
I am an uncompensated, non-attorney spokesperson |
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gopheer1
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| 08 Jun 2012 05:04 AM |
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Some has to say it........a boat motor |
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| Livin' in the Idaho panhandle.
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TOM IN TENNESSEE
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| 13 Jun 2012 11:42 AM |
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Dang, gopheer, it is a boat motor!----Airboat....!!! |
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| Soddy Daisy Tennessee USA,
A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone
PROUD PRO STAFFER--www.heirloomgamecalls.com, hand made , hand tuned and hand tested, Hunt ARK ducks with www.smackinquack.com
I am an uncompensated, non-attorney spokesperson |
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gopheer1
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| 13 Jun 2012 12:08 PM |
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what do u use for boat motor? I figured Tom I was just answering original question  , a boat motor |
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| Livin' in the Idaho panhandle.
Hey vegetarian, my food poops on your food. |
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clint@41
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| 28 Jun 2012 06:22 PM |
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Keep saving your money and buy what you really want. If you don't, you won't be happy with the boat. |
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rburrows6
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| 15 Jul 2012 07:00 PM |
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Saginaw is big water and depending on how "far" you're going and how rough you'll hunt is a a major factor . I know guys who use everything from tiny oneman paddle boats to 20'pontoons boats with full camo cover . I myself have two "duckboats" a 16' camoflaged bassboat with a 60hp console steer and a 11" cayak that I use to float and jumpshoot Woodducks on small creeks and swamps. |
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