So why the lower sides? And how did you decide that 4" was the right reduction?
Tag - Jacques cut it in 3D for me and it looked right at 4", plus the casting decks get too low if we cut it down more.
Donny - I am going to build the hull as designed, after drawing out some of those mods we spoke about at the meeting, I think it would just complicate things too much, with only a slight benefit. I have not called Mickey, but I will soon - I need another board
Sure must be nice in that river, no chop, all these low-freeboarded boats with big monster casting decks.....
Looking forward to some photos, SPECIFICALLY how you are going to build this transom and no motorwell.
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Eric, your right the river is nice and calm most of the time. Its does whip up in the afternoons and in the spring - so the added sheer towards the bow will be nice. The water is warm, so a little spray is a price Im willing to pay for less windage (slower drift) and ease of getting in and out (we wade fish a lot). I think the transom will just have nice uninterrupted camber, and there will be a hatch through the rear casting deck to access the jackplate mounting bolts
What about a small side console somewhat like this:
Jay - I thought about the side console, but if I want a cooler/seat/tank box in the center - there is not enough room. The remote steering and throttle mean more work and less room. For the indian river, a console it really not needed. If I were using the boat in more open water where standing with a tiller is too rough (crossing sounds or in the ocean) i would absolutely have a console
Have you decided on power yet?
Mick - For power Im thinking F40 Yamaha, but i will switch if i can get a deal another motor
