gotboostedvr6
05-12-2007, 10:45 PM
I'm in the market to buy a new or lightly used 16-19 foot aluminum flat bottom boat that is capable of holding a 70 hp motor and can run real shallow.
It would have to be a side console or center console and have a forward casting deck with live wells and ample storage.
I've been toying with the idea of picking up a jet hull and running the prop in the tunnel to save me a few inches. I understand it will not be useful for turning but should be fine going straight.
The motor will be a 94 70 hp omc 20" w/ power tilt/trim.
The only other issue will be that i require that the hull completely unrigged and i will provide my own trailer.
What manufactures and or models do you guys recommend that will fit my needs?
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lor1655tn.jpg
Roughneck 16' Tunnel
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Roughneck 17' open
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lor1760mt.jpg
SPECIFICATIONS:
<!--mstheme--><table bordercolordark="#808080" bordercolorlight="#808080" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="300"><tbody><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Length Overall <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->17'<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Beam <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="2" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->83"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Bottom Width <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1317" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->60"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull Weight (Approx.) <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="884" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->475 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull and Side Gauge <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1322" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->.100<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum HP <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="738" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->65/40 HP<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum Weight <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="910" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1460 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Passengers <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="4" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->8<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Person Weight Capacity <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1321" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->985 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Ribs <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1320" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->9<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Side Depth <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1318" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21.5"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Transom Height <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1319" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Roughneck 18' open
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lor1960.jpg
SPECIFICATIONS:
<!--mstheme--><table bordercolordark="#808080" bordercolorlight="#808080" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="300"><tbody><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Length Overall <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->19'<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Beam <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="2" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->83"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Bottom Width <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1317" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->60"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull Weight (Approx.) <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="884" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->515 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull and Side Gauge <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1322" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->.100<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum HP <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="738" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->105/50 HP<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum Weight <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="910" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1765 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Passengers <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="4" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->9<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Person Weight Capacity <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1321" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1185 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Ribs <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1320" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->12<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Side Depth <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1318" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21.5"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Transom Height <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1319" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"<!--mstheme--></td></tr></tbody></table><!--mstheme-->
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Lowe 18' Olympic Jon
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lo1852mt.jpg
SPECIFICATIONS:
<!--mstheme--><table bordercolordark="#808080" bordercolorlight="#808080" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="300"><tbody><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Length Overall <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->18'<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Beam <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="2" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->75"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Bottom Width <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1317" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->52"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull Weight (Approx.) <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="884" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->400 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull and Side Gauge <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1322" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->.072<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum HP <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="738" type="hidden">Remote/Tiller<!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->65/45 HP<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum Weight <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="910" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1290 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Passengers <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="4" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->6<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Person Weight Capacity <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1321" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->815 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Ribs <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1320" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->10<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Side Depth <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1318" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Transom Height <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1319" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"</td></tr></tbody></table>
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It would have to be a side console or center console and have a forward casting deck with live wells and ample storage.
I've been toying with the idea of picking up a jet hull and running the prop in the tunnel to save me a few inches. I understand it will not be useful for turning but should be fine going straight.
The motor will be a 94 70 hp omc 20" w/ power tilt/trim.
The only other issue will be that i require that the hull completely unrigged and i will provide my own trailer.
What manufactures and or models do you guys recommend that will fit my needs?
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lor1655tn.jpg
Roughneck 16' Tunnel
<table bordercolordark="#808080" bordercolorlight="#808080" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="300"><tbody><tr><td width="200">Length Overall <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->15'10"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Beam <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->75"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Bottom Width <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->55"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull Weight (Approx.) <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->435 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull and Side Gauge <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->.100<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum HP <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->80 HP<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum Weight <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1290 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Passengers <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->6<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Person Weight Capacity <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->750 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Ribs <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->10<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Side Depth <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->22.5"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Transom Height <!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->20"</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Roughneck 17' open
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lor1760mt.jpg
SPECIFICATIONS:
<!--mstheme--><table bordercolordark="#808080" bordercolorlight="#808080" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="300"><tbody><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Length Overall <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->17'<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Beam <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="2" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->83"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Bottom Width <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1317" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->60"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull Weight (Approx.) <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="884" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->475 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull and Side Gauge <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1322" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->.100<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum HP <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="738" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->65/40 HP<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum Weight <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="910" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1460 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Passengers <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="4" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->8<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Person Weight Capacity <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1321" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->985 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Ribs <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1320" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->9<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Side Depth <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1318" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21.5"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Transom Height <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1319" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Roughneck 18' open
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lor1960.jpg
SPECIFICATIONS:
<!--mstheme--><table bordercolordark="#808080" bordercolorlight="#808080" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="300"><tbody><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Length Overall <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->19'<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Beam <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="2" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->83"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Bottom Width <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1317" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->60"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull Weight (Approx.) <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="884" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->515 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull and Side Gauge <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1322" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->.100<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum HP <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="738" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->105/50 HP<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum Weight <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="910" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1765 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Passengers <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="4" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->9<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Person Weight Capacity <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1321" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1185 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Ribs <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1320" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->12<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Side Depth <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1318" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21.5"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Transom Height <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1319" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"<!--mstheme--></td></tr></tbody></table><!--mstheme-->
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Lowe 18' Olympic Jon
http://www.akmining.com/boat/lo1852mt.jpg
SPECIFICATIONS:
<!--mstheme--><table bordercolordark="#808080" bordercolorlight="#808080" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="300"><tbody><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Length Overall <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->18'<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Beam <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="2" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->75"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Bottom Width <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1317" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->52"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull Weight (Approx.) <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="884" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->400 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Hull and Side Gauge <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1322" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->.072<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum HP <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="738" type="hidden">Remote/Tiller<!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->65/45 HP<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Maximum Weight <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="910" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->1290 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Passengers <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="4" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->6<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Person Weight Capacity <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1321" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->815 lbs.<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Ribs <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1320" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->10<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Side Depth <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1318" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"<!--mstheme--></td></tr><tr><td width="200"><!--mstheme-->Transom Height <input name="BOAT_OPTIONS" value="1319" type="hidden"><!--mstheme--></td><td align="center" width="100"><!--mstheme-->21"</td></tr></tbody></table>
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