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V-hull or flat bottom for an aluminum boat?
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:05 pm
I have a couple of cracks in the hull of my boat and am probably going to replace the boat. It's an old aluminum flat and I was thinking about replacing the boat.
I was wondering the advantages to a slight V versus just typical flat bottom.
Also any custom boat builder recommendations within reason around Ascension parish would be much appreciated.
I was wondering the advantages to a slight V versus just typical flat bottom.
Also any custom boat builder recommendations within reason around Ascension parish would be much appreciated.
This post was edited on 5/30/12 at 12:06 pm
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Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:18 pm to Scrowe
What size boat are you looking for?
The only custom flatboat company I know of is Custom Flat in Violet,LA(near Chalmette). I have a 20ft boat of theirs that is 15+ years old. They make great boats.
The only custom flatboat company I know of is Custom Flat in Violet,LA(near Chalmette). I have a 20ft boat of theirs that is 15+ years old. They make great boats.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:22 pm to Scrowe
According to what you are doing. I use mine mostly for backwater adventures. Duck hunting, frogging and things as such. That is the reason I prefer a slight V so I can bounce off of trees instead of hitting them flat.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:27 pm to Choirboy
i always felt that some v in the hull would cut waves a little better,,, like on the missasippy.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:28 pm to Scrowe
Depends on what you wanna use it for as to the v hull. I say go ahead and get the v hull. The difference in draft if any I think would be negligible. But you will be glad you have that V if you have to cross some chop.
As far as custom aluminum. I know of 3 in ascension but you are gonna be paying top dollar. Gaudets, American Aluminum. And the one on airline that use to be Lobells (not sure if he was bought out) but they are all still in business.
As far as custom aluminum. I know of 3 in ascension but you are gonna be paying top dollar. Gaudets, American Aluminum. And the one on airline that use to be Lobells (not sure if he was bought out) but they are all still in business.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:30 pm to Scrowe
V hull
Will just be an all around better handling boat.
Will just be an all around better handling boat.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:33 pm to JasonL79
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What size boat are you looking for?
15 ft is the length of my current boat. I'm trying make the boat close to the same setup as the one I have since I would like to use my current motor on the new one.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:33 pm to Choirboy
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According to what you are doing. I use mine mostly for backwater adventures. Duck hunting, frogging and things as such. That is the reason I prefer a slight V so I can bounce off of trees instead of hitting them flat.
I use it for fishing mostly with the occasional duck hunt and frogging trip.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:36 pm to Scrowe
Go see Casey (sp) at sportsman fabrication in Morgan city. You won't be disappointed.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:39 pm to Who Me
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Depends on what you wanna use it for as to the v hull. I say go ahead and get the v hull. The difference in draft if any I think would be negligible. But you will be glad you have that V if you have to cross some chop.
Will the slight V change the stability of the boat much? Just trying to weigh out all the pro's and cons of it.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:43 pm to Scrowe
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Will the slight V change the stability of the boat much?
For the better I would guess.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 12:54 pm to Scrowe
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Will the slight V change the stability of the boat much? Just trying to weigh out all the pro's and cons of it.
while still or moving?
V will be more stable while under way but not when stationary.
Posted on 5/30/12 at 1:09 pm to bbvdd
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while still or moving?
V will be more stable while under way but not when stationary.
How big of a difference do you think the slight V will make while stationary? Negligible?
Posted on 5/30/12 at 1:22 pm to Scrowe
It isn't negligible but it won't be that big of a deal.
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