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Bob D welcome I also live in the NC mountains outside Bryson City, where are you at. Sounds like you want to pole up into the trout steams. Depending on the run from your launch point will depend on your motor HP. If you only have short runs the 20 will do you fine. I fish Fontana and need more to ...

5. Most commercial skiffs have a deck that overhangs the side panels by a fair amount. Often with a spray rail attached underneath the forward deck. Is this a good idea on this boat and what size overhang would be appropriate? You are probably looking at fiberglass hulls built with a rolled edge. I...

Hello All, Finally settled on a build after lurking around here for nearly a year. I had planned on a FS14LS +10% like VTJeff. I love the look and I’m still following his build closely (it’s excellent!) I decided to upsize so that I can confidently carry the rare 3 people and provide more separation...

Would moving the poling platform support posts outboard of the stringers give you more tiller clearance?

Bob

Just wanted to add my name to the list of those following this thread VERY closely. I plan on building the same boat with much the same mods. You're just more organized and beat me to it. I anxiously await your progress posts and hope to learn from your experience. Looks fantastic so far.

Bob