So I’m shopping around for a flat bottom boat. Considering 12-16fy, slapping a small<10hp outboard or long tail on it and a trolling motor. My dream is to have something I could go do some fishing in, set some jugs, or use to get to remote areas via the river. Often all three the same day. Just an all around hunting/fishing/adventure boat.
when looking at these boats I’m finding that most have a capacity of 400-500lbs. This just doesn’t seem like a lot. If I have 150lbs worth of motor, fuel, safety equipment, and batteries, how am I supposed to fit anything else? I weigh 230, the dog weighs 90, fishing gear is about 30, cooler and ice is another 50. That’s over 500lbs and I haven’t even added a fishing buddy. What’s the deal? Do I just need a bigger boat? It’s my understanding that abiding by weight limits and horsepower ratings are not only essential for safety, but it’s also the law.
when looking at these boats I’m finding that most have a capacity of 400-500lbs. This just doesn’t seem like a lot. If I have 150lbs worth of motor, fuel, safety equipment, and batteries, how am I supposed to fit anything else? I weigh 230, the dog weighs 90, fishing gear is about 30, cooler and ice is another 50. That’s over 500lbs and I haven’t even added a fishing buddy. What’s the deal? Do I just need a bigger boat? It’s my understanding that abiding by weight limits and horsepower ratings are not only essential for safety, but it’s also the law.
