New Boat? Pictures Please.

[Islandtrader]

Don't get the wrong idea...I do like my 21

That being said I am looking for another project. However this would be a utility boat that I could leave in the water small horse power and maybe no bigger than 17 feet.

I had a Carolina Skiff at one time, but the pound in even minor chop was awful .

I like the idea of a tiller boat, but open to any suggestions. I mean even a small bayliner could be converted...into something cool. I think "Big" did something at one time but I can't seem to locate it.

So if any of you out there have any pictures post them here so I can get some ideas, and maybe start looking for some derelict hull out there.

[flyingfrizzle]

17' Hews or Boston Whaler, I got a cool little 17 footer for free if you want it... rides good in a chop for a small bote

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by flyingfrizzle

17' Hews or Boston Whaler, I got a cool little 17 footer for free if you want it... rides good in a chop for a small bote

17 Seaway. It is probably too far to pick up mine, but this hull was kind of common 30 years ago. I think they are worth keeping an eye out for. I think 40hp is about right. We have a 55 Tohatsu, and it is plenty. They are light, basic boats, with reasonable freeboard.

The new 18 is a different design.

(this isn't mine but this is the hull)

http://dandmmarine.com/?p=78

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by flyingfrizzle

17' Hews or Boston Whaler, I got a cool little 17 footer for free if you want it... rides good in a chop for a small bote

What kind of 17 footer? Any pics?

[strick]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWrzxOVrahw

if you could find one...

strick

[Blue_Heron]

A little bigger than your criteria, and hardly a utility boat, but my suggestion anyway:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqCdwmkGImY

I'll start working on mine pretty soon if I can get all my chores done.
Dave

[McGillicuddy]

I think Bigshrimpin converted a Vagabond 14 puffer to a pot puller for his E.Rocks.
I think a Redfisher like Blue Heron suggested would be good for putting around inside through your locales skinny water stretches. Another thing would be a Carolina Dory of sorts

[cdavisdb]

If you are interested in the Hobie, I'm pretty sure I know where one is available.

[flyingfrizzle]

Here are two, the blue one is a 17' and the king fisher is a 16'







You can have either on or both!

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

Another thing would be a Carolina Dory of sorts

What is the boat in the 2nd picture? That kinda of what I had in mind...not so pretty tho'