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Opinions on Carolina Skiffs?
Posted on 2/16/19 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 2/16/19 at 3:41 pm
Looking at at 2016 16 foot JVX with center console.
I mainly fish West Point Lake in Georgia (crappie, bluegill and catfish) and the Chattahoochee in Spring (white bass and hybrids).
I'm getting to old for my 14 Jon boat with all the crawling around and want something more stable.
I mainly fish West Point Lake in Georgia (crappie, bluegill and catfish) and the Chattahoochee in Spring (white bass and hybrids).
I'm getting to old for my 14 Jon boat with all the crawling around and want something more stable.
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Posted on 2/16/19 at 3:50 pm to TigerBait1971
Is that the big smooth bottom Fiberglass one?
My friend had one years back, he loved it.
My friend had one years back, he loved it.
This post was edited on 2/16/19 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 2/16/19 at 3:58 pm to auggie
It's fiberglass, but not very big. It has a "modified V" hull, whatever that means...
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:13 pm to TigerBait1971
Ok, that might be the one that is sort of like the Boston Whaler, or Crosby Sled? Sort of a shallow Tri-hull.
The one he had was like a big bathtub, Pretty sure it was called a Carolina Skiff though. Maybe that was just the maker, and they have several different styles.
I just looked at some of their models. What he had was an older version of The DLX model.
The one he had was like a big bathtub, Pretty sure it was called a Carolina Skiff though. Maybe that was just the maker, and they have several different styles.
I just looked at some of their models. What he had was an older version of The DLX model.
This post was edited on 2/16/19 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:20 pm to TigerBait1971
quote:
want something more stable.
wrong boat. it's light with a flat bottom and shallow draft so the wind will move it around and it would be bad in a chop.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:32 pm to auggie
That sounds like it. Here's a photo...
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:33 pm to cajuncarguy
Can't be less stable than my current boat that is like 3 feet wide, LOL
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:39 pm to TigerBait1971
West Point Lake isn't a really wide open lake is it?
I've only been on it once, when I was a kid.
I pass by it pretty often, and it seems like it is narrow with a lot of sloughs? Probably not ever any real big waves?
If I'm right, that might be the perfect boat for that lake. I think they are very high quality boats. They've been around a long time.
I think I would want some sideboards on that trailer. With a shallow boat like that it can really help, getting loaded in a wind.
I've only been on it once, when I was a kid.
I pass by it pretty often, and it seems like it is narrow with a lot of sloughs? Probably not ever any real big waves?
If I'm right, that might be the perfect boat for that lake. I think they are very high quality boats. They've been around a long time.
I think I would want some sideboards on that trailer. With a shallow boat like that it can really help, getting loaded in a wind.
This post was edited on 2/16/19 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:40 pm to TigerBait1971
you will be much happier with a 52"x 17ft flatboat and it will last you forever instead of cracking like all fiberglass boats do over time.
fiberglass has a finite life span, aluminum lasts forever and is easier and cheaper to repair if you hit something
fiberglass has a finite life span, aluminum lasts forever and is easier and cheaper to repair if you hit something
This post was edited on 2/16/19 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:40 pm to TigerBait1971
They’re awesome little boats. They don’t ride the best, but you can get in skinny water and you can’t tear those boats up. We had several growing up from a 16’ to 24’.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:41 pm to auggie
Not wide open at all. Typical man made reservoir with lots of inlets and shoreline.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 4:50 pm to keakar
I agree with you, about a boat that is used pretty hard on the regular, get a wide aluminum, all welded if possible. They also hold their value better.
For 1 that is casual use though and stored under cover, fiberglass is quieter in the water, and will last just fine if kept properly.
For 1 that is casual use though and stored under cover, fiberglass is quieter in the water, and will last just fine if kept properly.
This post was edited on 2/16/19 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 2/16/19 at 5:01 pm to TigerBait1971
almost every crabber I see runs one so that says something
Posted on 2/16/19 at 5:02 pm to TigerBait1971
Ive seen a crabber who uses a 24’ on Big Lake. Must be a pretty sturdy boat.
ETA. Ha Ron beat me to it
ETA. Ha Ron beat me to it
This post was edited on 2/16/19 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 2/16/19 at 5:24 pm to LSUEnvy
Thanks to all for the input.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 5:38 pm to TigerBait1971
My dad has been fishing out of the same one for the last 15+ years. he loves it. fast for what it is and super shallow. unsinkable and tough as well. His is the J16 which is bare bones, but its the same concept. His is wet in big waves is the only complaint i have. but his doesnt have the modified V. i think that is the reason Carolina skiff went to that design.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 7:02 pm to TigerBait1971
I'd get a 15' Mako Pro Skiff before that. Although those are tough little boats, 90% of commercial crabbers use them.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 7:40 pm to CHEDBALLZ
I own a 21' Carolina Skiff. Good solid boats but they are rough riding in chop. You get more fishing room in a them because the bow isn't tapered. The biggest issue with them is water getting in to the hidden areas between the cap and hull. The foam they use doesn't absorb water but they can get heavy. Most of the time it comes in through the rod holders and into the cable chase under the center console. The newer ones have added drain plugs to allow this water to escape. Mine is a 2012 model. I drilled holes for two more plugs and added the same type that came on the boat. Got quite a bit of water out when I drilled them.
Also had a 17' Mako Skiff and like the Carolina much better. Dont short yourself on size. If you can afford a 19' or 21' model get them. You will have much more room and more freeboard for those rough days. Also you will have to put your trolling motor battery one up front or run some cables if the boat doesn't come with one.
Also had a 17' Mako Skiff and like the Carolina much better. Dont short yourself on size. If you can afford a 19' or 21' model get them. You will have much more room and more freeboard for those rough days. Also you will have to put your trolling motor battery one up front or run some cables if the boat doesn't come with one.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 7:41 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Mako dont have shite on a Carolina skiff. The Carolinas are indestructible.
Posted on 2/16/19 at 7:49 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I had a 198dlv. Wettest riding boat since the titanic. It was great with a young child because of the high sides. It was great unless there was chop, otherwise you'd have to slow it way down.
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