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Carolina Skiff Help
Posted on 12/20/15 at 5:09 pm
Posted on 12/20/15 at 5:09 pm
Looking at either a JV 15 CC or a JVX 16 CC. Will be used in coves on a lake NW of Atlanta and will be pulled to LA for some marsh fishing a couple of times a year. I fish out of a kayak now but my 7 year old son has caught the fishing bug so it would be nice to have a boat to fish out of and then get him a kayak when he gets older. Any thoughts on which one I should go with or a different brand?
This post was edited on 12/20/15 at 5:24 pm
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Posted on 12/20/15 at 5:31 pm to Joe Banks
Rock solid, super stable and will last forever
will also knock the fillings out of your teeth in a chop
will also knock the fillings out of your teeth in a chop
Posted on 12/20/15 at 6:27 pm to Joe Banks
While they are dependable rigs, why would anyone want a center console boat that small? Good luck.
Posted on 12/20/15 at 7:14 pm to QuietTiger
My kayak is a center console and the CS is a little bigger so this is an upgrade for me. ??
Posted on 12/20/15 at 7:15 pm to Joe Banks
You walk around in your yak?
Posted on 12/20/15 at 7:19 pm to QuietTiger
It was a joke.
Posted on 12/20/15 at 8:17 pm to Joe Banks
What's your price point, there are much better options out there these days
Posted on 12/20/15 at 8:29 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
Looking at used under $13,000
Posted on 12/20/15 at 9:13 pm to Joe Banks
It's been since 2006 when I bought my 24dlx with a 115 etec. Now keep in mind I got the bare minimum on it( center console and front deck) but I believe I paid under 20,000.00 for it. Point I am trying to make, is , for 13,000.00, I believe you can get what you want brand new. It should be close enough money wise to visit a local dealer and check it out.
Oh and I ain't saying there aren't better, but I have loved both cs that I have owned. Good boats for what I do.
Oh and I ain't saying there aren't better, but I have loved both cs that I have owned. Good boats for what I do.
Posted on 12/20/15 at 9:19 pm to Joe Banks
Remove and reseal every deck screw on the boat when you first get it.
Google search "Carolina Skiff water in hull" and do your research. The stringers on these boats run side to side and not front to back which doesn't allow the water to drain to the rear. Carolina Skiff claims that their inner hulls are impervious to water however many, many forum posts and YouTube videos prove this wrong and the most common cause is poorly sealed deck and hardware screws from the factory.
When my father in law got his second hand 2007 17DLX he installed a fish finder/GPS unit. When he drilled the holes in the lower transom for the transducer bracket water started flowing from them...and didn't stop for 3 hours. 2 five gallon buckets drained from the 2 small 3/16" holes he drilled.
There's some videos on YouTube that show people using electricians extension bits to drill a 1/2 hole all the way up to the front of the boat, penetrating each of the cross stringers that are 6" apart from one another. This gives the water a clear "channel" to drain out if if should seep into the hull. Most people drill the hole on both sides of the hull so water can freely drain down either side of the boat. Use garbourd drain plugs to seal the hole on the transom.
Check out this forum post from a fella who did a complete restoration of his Skiff. It includes many pictures of the inner guts of a Carolina Skiff hull.
Google search "Carolina Skiff water in hull" and do your research. The stringers on these boats run side to side and not front to back which doesn't allow the water to drain to the rear. Carolina Skiff claims that their inner hulls are impervious to water however many, many forum posts and YouTube videos prove this wrong and the most common cause is poorly sealed deck and hardware screws from the factory.
When my father in law got his second hand 2007 17DLX he installed a fish finder/GPS unit. When he drilled the holes in the lower transom for the transducer bracket water started flowing from them...and didn't stop for 3 hours. 2 five gallon buckets drained from the 2 small 3/16" holes he drilled.
There's some videos on YouTube that show people using electricians extension bits to drill a 1/2 hole all the way up to the front of the boat, penetrating each of the cross stringers that are 6" apart from one another. This gives the water a clear "channel" to drain out if if should seep into the hull. Most people drill the hole on both sides of the hull so water can freely drain down either side of the boat. Use garbourd drain plugs to seal the hole on the transom.
Check out this forum post from a fella who did a complete restoration of his Skiff. It includes many pictures of the inner guts of a Carolina Skiff hull.
This post was edited on 12/20/15 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 12/20/15 at 9:47 pm to Islandcat
I've found a few JV 15 for around 10,000 and an almost brand new (10.5 hours) JVX 16 for just under 13,000. The latter is with a trolling motor and a fold away trailer. This one has really peaked my interest cause it would fit in my basement garage.
Posted on 12/20/15 at 9:50 pm to cdaniel76
Thanks for the link
Posted on 12/20/15 at 10:04 pm to Joe Banks
quote:
Looking at used under $13,000
Keep shopping, I was able to get an 2010 Xpress 18HDCC for $11,500. Which I think was a hell of a deal. Boat has already caught a ton of fish and been great.
Posted on 12/21/15 at 7:32 am to Joe Banks
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JV 15 CC
My dad has the 16', and its one of the most versatile boats out there, floats super skinny, rides well (but very wet) fast (40+ with a 50). Ive been all the way to Last isle in it, we have filled it up completely with water, and it never sank. great boat that will last forever, and you can beat the hell out of them. Just slow down when turning.
Posted on 12/21/15 at 7:33 am to QuietTiger
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why would anyone want a center console boat that small?
because if you fish by yourself alot, it keeps the boat center and stable, i like the cc set up.
Posted on 12/21/15 at 8:22 am to Elusiveporpi
That's what I was thinking and they seem to have quite a bit of room on the side of the console. Also, side console don't look right to me. 
Posted on 12/21/15 at 8:25 am to Elusiveporpi
Thanks for the input. I don't see myself ever leaving the marsh or the coves in our local lake in this boat and it will just be my son and I fishing out of it.
Posted on 12/21/15 at 3:09 pm to Joe Banks
I recently got a Duracraft 1660 Center Console. It was used, from 2001, but I got a steal of a deal. After taking it in the water about a dozen times now, the one feature that stands out about it time and time again is how wide it is (60"). Extremely stable and spacious for a 16'4" boat. Two people can jump up and down on the bow or stern decks simultaneously and the boat barely rocks. We fish 3 people consistently with no issues. Also, the slight V on the bow makes it surprisingly dry in a little chop.
I don't have much experience with Carolina Skiff,and I'm not sure what their widths are at various lengths, but if you're looking for a 16'ish boat I would recommend looking for width. It makes a huge difference IMO
I don't have much experience with Carolina Skiff,and I'm not sure what their widths are at various lengths, but if you're looking for a 16'ish boat I would recommend looking for width. It makes a huge difference IMO
Posted on 12/21/15 at 4:44 pm to Joe Banks
50-75% of commercial fisherman in South Louisiana run them to fish. You'll be fine.
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