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Understood on the weight being my big concern along with handling. The Back Water 23 Swomp long tail is @ 175 lbs, while 60 lbs less than the 25 Gator Tail and 40 lbs heavier than the Copperhead. Need to get the floor out and redone then will weigh the hull to see what I'm looking at then and if...

I hear you on the ice problem and different motors. But we don't plan on staying in NOVA for any longer than we have to, 2 more years and my step son will be out of high school and we plan to move south at least to Williamsburg area or into NC so in the long run ice isn't too much of a concern...

I have looked at the Copperhead motors and actually from what I have found the 23 is lighter than the 18. This is from using the same block but being bored out more, so less material. I was going for GTR for the reverse. But agreed the extra 100# is a major issue. I would like to find someone...

Sounds great Dave. Over engineering is fine in my book especially when dealing with safety. Also pleased to find a local. Hope you were no where near the Manassas Mall recently with that gang stuff going on.

Thanks Bob. I don't know much of the history on the boat, previous owner never used it once. Son bought it and stored it in his garage and after 3 years he said to sell it. The owner before him (original) had it built custom as he understands. From my research of what I'd like to build it I...

Does anyone have suggestions on how to rebuild the transom on this boat to support a 25 GTR, weight is listed at 235 lbs. I was thinking of going to a aluminum fab shop and having the make a bracket that I could install inside the rear box that would run to the original heavy transom and...

Great thread to show your progress and build of this boat. Have a question for you. I am going to ripping up the deck and replacing the foam underneath and keep reading about the issues with moisture and not totally sealing the foam in. What kind of foam are you using and have you experienced...

Sorry for the oversized pics, will work on that next time. LOA is 15'7" and Beam is a skinny 3'6" You are correct about the motor mount and the grain running horizontal and not vertical. The aft float box (1'7") was added to design but not sure if it was original or added later. Since I...

Found this boat and trailer on craigslist, both are gonna need a bit of work but I think I can make her a runner with a bit of time on the power tools, rolling glass and a little helpful insight along the way. Doesn't have an engine or weight rating plate so gonna need some help figuring out...

Thanks Rich for contact info about Mike in OC. I already have a trip planned to the other side later in the month to do some hunting and will be making time to check around with the locals. Also just found a 14' with similar lines that I may go see at the end of the week, owner isn't sure of the...

Looking for some input or experience on building and using either the Ben or Jimbo Garvey design. Right now I am leaning more towards the Jimbo with the wider beam however the hp recommendation is a bit higher adding the obvious cost along with weight. Will be using it on the Potomac...