What boat to buy ?

[harry whitley]

With my physical infirmaties and realization that to build a boat that I'm gonna have to build a new shed first, I have about decided that buying a BBSB is gonna be the only way I'm gonna get one before I'm too old to use it. I think I want a Devlin or perhaps a Bankes boat. I have a brand new 15 hp Yamadog that I want to use and not have to buy another one. I'm going to get a black lab soon and will eventually being hunting with dog, decoys and a buddy.

With these parameters in mind what type boat should I try to find ? I'm able to drive a fairly long distance to see one. Biggees are being able to use the 15hp, Safety and comfort.

Lot of questions I know.

Best and thanks,

Harry

 

[Eric Patterson]

I'm going to get a black lab soon and will eventually being hunting with dog, decoys and a buddy.

That is a pretty big load for a 15hp motor. The one Devlin boat that i can think of that could pull it off would be a Bluebill. You'll have to pack light and hope you partner isn't a big fella. Marty of http://www.whiskeyriverboatshop.com/ builds nice boats for Sam on this side of the country. I just went to his website and it looks like he is no longer maintaining it but you might be able to track him down. The last # I had for him was (517) 686-4314.

 

[Billy]

You might also check out Brad Taylor with Toller Boat Works. He builds a sneak box along the same design as the Gator Boats and he is in your neck of the woods.

 

[harry whitley]

Thanks Eric,
You are right of course and i'll probably have to morph the 15 into a 25 hp. Since the heart attack i'll be getting an electric start version to save wear and tear on me.
Thanks again,
Harry

 

[Joe O]

http://www.iboats.com/Ezy_Glide_Stik_Steering_Products/dm/keywords.stik--session_id.947286938--cart_id.517992081--view_id.5967--dz.12794?kcid=ezy%20glide|913250899

Harry,given your stated condition and desire for remote controls.This stick steering may suit your needs,even in a large BBSB.They have a model that only goes 168deg lock to lock.With electric start and tilt,you would never need to go over the rear deck /transom to mess with the motor.

 

[harry whitley]

Thanks Joe,
I'll surely look into that and any other stress reliever that seems practicable. One big stress reliever for me is to realize that I'll never have a boat that is perfect for every situation I might want to put myself in.

Best,
Harry

 

[Shermie]

sooner or later im buying a Duckwaters boat 18ft or there abouts...i plan to hunt the ocean and shalow bays with it..and the rocky shoals on our coast line..chasin eiders cock a wee and ge`s and anything else on the menu..

 

[harry whitley]

Hey Shermie,
What's a cock o wee ? (bet I walked into a trap on this one)

thanks,
Harry

 

[Lee Harker]

Harry, Shermie probably won't see this so.....a "cock-o-wee" is an Old Squaw (longtail for the politically correct).

 

[Shermie]

Cock a wee is a longtail/ oldsquaw named after its call i imagine dont know how far this name is used ,ive only heard it along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia,

Thanks Lee i slept till 2pm then went crowing with daisy till dark . back on backshift again ....

 

[Shermie]

Harry, Shermie probably won't see this so.....a "cock-o-wee" is an Old Squaw (longtail for the politically correct).

Jeeze man what are you tryin to say i got bad eyes or its ..............
Baaaawaaaaaahahaha