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boat question
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:55 pm
by Super Black Eagle
I am looking at an F&F, 16.5 by either 52" or 54" the boat was set up for bow fishing from f&f (has front deck elevated about 3" above the sides). Does not have gun boxes. 90 hp yammie.
In y'alls 'professional' opinion; is this boat duck huntable?
Don't know much about boat hunting, looking for your help.
Also, is there anyway to get more info. on F&F products?
SBE
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 3:09 pm
by bwm
I hunt with a 15-48 F&F boat running a 50hp merc. Just have to use your own judgment. Uncle ahs 16-56 I believe. He runs a 90 merc and I would rather hunt out of it....
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 3:57 pm
by esteslanehunting
I don't see why you wouldn't be able to duck hunt out of it. The only thing I see that would be a problem is when you put a blind on the boat. The blind will be sticking up in the front instead of lying in the boat when then deck and seats are the same heighth. But I wouldn't think that would be a big concern. Just make sure the blind in the boat is tied down really well when pulling it. Or I guess if you wanted to put a perm. blind on it, you could. Just measure the difference when building it to make it even w/ the back of the boat. That 90 horse Yamaha should push the boat very very well. Faster than I would want to go. ha ha.
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 6:07 pm
by luv2hunt
I have a f&f 17ft. hunt/fish combination that I am trying to sell.662-429-3143 Justin
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 6:33 pm
by Dutch Dog
I had a 17 ft war eagle with a merc 90 on it. I can tell you from 1st hand experience you'll have no trouble hunting out of that boat even in shallow water. If the price is right, go for it.
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:59 am
by the doctor
SBE
not sure about the layout oif the boat, but dont be afraid to wait and buy what you want even if it cost a little extra
when making a large purchase it has always been my experience to buy exactly what I wanted
you cant justify buying a boat because of a good deal or because you might make it work, or because its available...youll never be completely happy with it
hows avery?
the doc
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 11:53 am
by Super Black Eagle
Thanks all,
This boat seems to be the perfect size, and motor is plenty big. I am jut not sure about having to modify it to 'work'.
Found another one, loaded 17' sea-ark with a 90 hp 4stroke, semi-v and all the decks and trimmings. Little more expensive though.
Decisions, decisions.
SBE
Doc, Avery is just as wild as you can expect a spaniel to be. She is doing great though. Thanks
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 9:24 am
by torch
SBE, get in touch with NoAngel he is an F&F distributor and can tell you how much it will costs. 662-398-7030 662-719-7999
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 10:06 pm
by Unlucky Ducky
SBE.......I got a 16' Sea-Ark with a 40 HP Johnson, Avery blind, decks of both ends and a modified floor (easier to move around/no tripping), 4 adaptors for seat pedastils (1 on each deck and 2 in the middle),consol steering with a power T/T. I am very pleased with it. I agree w/ the doc, get want you want, even if it cost more, you do not want to go thru the what if's or the if I had only.......hopefully the extra cost for what you want will not be a factor.