tell me where to buy a new boat

[Deltatech]

I'm a simple man needing a simple, indestructible river boat. My wants are WELDED, Flat bottom, 14 X 48 or comparable. Most boats that size I find are riveted and most welded are semi-V. I think I may be on to something at Emmitt's marine in Brookhaven, but I haven't been able to get down there yet. Any where else I should check?

[DanP]

http://www.backwoodslanding.com/14ft.html

[Deltatech]

[deltadukman]

Are you sure you want a riverboat that is a 14x48? That's a mighty tipsy boat for any place other than a farm pond. Weldbilt isn't a bad boat for the price if you're not going to abuse it. I would strongly consider a 16x50 or so at a minimum. I used to think that smaller boats would get you into more places, and they certainly have their place. I had a 1652 that I recently sold and bought an 1860 that I can still get in just about anywhere I want to go.

[DuckBoat]

[hntrpat1]

1448 will be fine. I ran a 1440 for a long time and now run a wareagle 642. Just be mindful of whats going on

[Deltatech]

Thanks guys,
I have another big boat to use. This one would be primarily for the Big Black River during summer time (really low water). I already have a short shank 4 stroke 15HP for it so that probably limits the size I could get. I currently have a 14X36 riveted boat, so a 48 would be an upgrade. Last year I ripped the eye out of the front of the 14x36 trying to pull it up the bank, so that's why I'm looking at the welded, more heavy duty type boats.

[hntrpat1]

In that case get some coonass to weld you up a 1440 out of 1/8th inch aluminum