v bottom boat

[Tinman]

hello everyone. Looking to buy my first v bottom boat. always had flat bottom jons. Looking at one that is 15 long was told it was 61 inches across the beam. Im looking for something stable so i can stand and something that can at least handle up to a 20 hp motor….anyhting i need to look for? what is a good size to for stability? also need something fairly lightwieght so i can handle it by myself. thanks.

[Tinman]

The boat is a richline brand.

[auldscott]

The thing that strikes me is “…lightweight so I can handle it by myself.” If you plan to pick it up and carry it yourself, or load/unload it using a truck, the 15 footer with a 61 inch beam is probably going to weigh about 225 lbs and be awkward to handle.

As to handling a 20 hp, most boats that size will, but check the capacity plate.

The 61 inch beam is a little narrow, but it’s nothing like a 48 inch beam (or thereabouts) jon boat as to stability.

I have a 14 foot v-bottom with a 65 inch beam. It weighs 250 lb and is rated for up to 30 hp. I can stand up in it with some confidence, but it’s still a small boat.

[Tinman]

By lightweight I mean move around on a trailer fairly easy by myself. Not looking to pick it up. The reason for looking at a v bottom was a few lakes I fish the flat bottom is pretty rough when the water gets choppy.

[jcrigan]

You will probably need a long shaft outboard as the transom will be around 20″.

[Tinman]

It’s a 15″ transom.

[crosbyman]

15″ ?? better not have strong back winds

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

[vintin]

I’ve got a 1958 Alumacraft Deep C that I would sell for $575.

[Tinman]

Where are you located?

[vintin]

Auburn GA 30011

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