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casinoJim

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14' Boat usage advice needed
« on: June 22, 2011, 08:27:29 AM »
Morning,

I have bought an old boat, 14' 6" with  a 35 hp. I have my Boaters user card. The boat is well equipped with all sensible safety gear.

I also bought a 10 hp kicker.

Both motors have been rebuilt are in good - very good condition. The boat had a soft floor which I cut out, filled the base with 2 part foam, used marine grade ply and after glazing the underside with 2 coats of resin, I have fiber glassed it in place.  Tests on Allouette were excellent, it runs like a dream and planes at about 1/2 throttle.

I need help determining where and how to install the kicker. I have a bracket. ( the kicker is 4 stroke, nice and quiet, and is also for safety - having a second power source on board)

I need help with river usage ( the boat has a solid anchor and a roller bracket in the bow). I have been on the Fraser before, but not often.

I will wait for the Fraser to settle down before going out.

I have been on boats lots, but in lakes, I have 2 young people that will be fishing with me this summer in the Fraser, maybe Indian arm as well. So I am looking for tips and tricks and safety advice from experienced river boaters.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Jim.


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Re: 14' Boat usage advice needed
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2011, 11:59:56 AM »
IMO 35hp + kicker is too much weight for a boat that size.
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Re: 14' Boat usage advice needed
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2011, 01:28:46 PM »
So you would suggest losing the kicker? Anthing else?
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Re: 14' Boat usage advice needed
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2011, 04:59:03 PM »
Having the kicker along is always a good idea. If your boat is beamy enough to handle the two motors use the 10 if not look for a smaller one. Nothing worse than having no power in a hard to row boat. I would put the kicker on one of those spring loaded motor mounts.
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Re: 14' Boat usage advice needed
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2011, 10:44:25 PM »
Quote from: casinoJim on June 22, 2011, 01:28:46 PM
So you would suggest losing the kicker? Anthing else?
Your anchor should be attached to a length of chain at least as long as your boat-technically it should be twice the length of your boat to help the line to lie down but we work with less and it's OK.

If you're thinking of anchoring carry a sharp stout bladed knife to hand all kinds of things can go wrong no need to go into gory details as long as you & the kids are wearing PFDs it should be OK-the Fraser is one dangerous place.
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