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Hi there, I’m thinking about building the FS 14 to use an s a small fishing boat in the Bahamas. Here’s the problem, I live in Barbados and only visit the family’s beach house in Eleuthera about once a year. These trips are usually only for 7 –14 days. I was hoping to build the FS 14 here an...

Thanks for all the input, I'll be mulling this over for a bit

I realize the boat’s a bit small for a console. I just figure, if your fishing by yourself, it’ll be easier to troll and jig a lure with a steering wheel than with a tiller. I’ve settled on the 12 –14 foot range for a couple of reasons: 1. Space restrictions (both building and storage) 2. Bu...

Well I like the look of the FS 14, it’s got vee and it will plane. But that floor with those exposed stringers brings me back to the original problem. I want a nice uncluttered flat floor. How difficult is it to install a floor? I guess I’m concerned about building a floor because if it isn’t ...

Thanks for the quick response.

The deadrise was just for a smoother ride. And no 1st time seeing the FS 14.
Thanks .... I'll check it out

Hi there, I’m new to all this so I figure I’ll start out with a dumb question. I want an attractive small fishing boat with a flat floor / deck. I considered building a GV 13 and putting in a floor and then doing some cosmetic work on the nose. Next, looked at the FL14, I like the lines, the fla...