and flat bottomed skows are the worst choice for this area
To each his own. I’m happy with my “POS”.
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
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Originally posted by P-Kwhat a POS … the portable chairs are classic
btw … the 2 worst boats I ever owned were 13 and 17 ft whalers
My chiropractor loved them thougn
I hope y’all are friends at that you are just messing with him. Otherwise, that’s incredibly rude and inappropriate.
If you’re lucky enough to be fishing, you’re lucky enough.
I don’t know the guy, but he is entitled to his opinion.
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
Here is a pic of an old pic of the worst choice old flatbottom skow doing the backwater thing through skinny water in Sugar Hill creek at daybreak:
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
I’m sorta partial to my 25 year old Whaler Newport 17’ I can go pretty much wherever I need to. Fishes great at the jetties (and beyond, at times) and I get in some real skinny water.
Quote from Dad:
As long as the motor can out run the leak, we’re good… We just can’t stop until we’re back at the ramp…
RBF
Really interested in getting one of these to replace my leaky old aluminum tracker and hanging my 2 stroke Johnson 30 on it. SaltMarsh skiff made in Florida. Pictured is the 14, but I would go for the 16. The 16 rigged as shown but without power is about $5500. Hull is kevlar composite and supposedly just as tough as a jon boat. Hull only weighs about 300 pounds, so they float super skinny. I think it would be great for everything inside the jetties.
I like simplicity, and that SaltMarsh skiff looks like the ideal poor man’s flats boat. That’s my kind of boat!
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
quote:
Originally posted by P-Kwhat a POS … the portable chairs are classic
btw … the 2 worst boats I ever owned were 13 and 17 ft whalers
My chiropractor loved them thougn
Are you serious, dude? Why don’t you go kick a cat or do something more productive than make rude comments on an otherwise really cool thread. Sheesh…
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
BB, some people just weren’t raised right.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
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Originally posted by Cracker LarryBB, some people just weren’t raised right.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Understood. That just really flew all over me. I can’t stand when people take the time to intentionally be rude instead of just moving on.
Two of the first things I can ever remember being taught are 1) don’t say anything if you don’t have anything good to say, and 2) don’t speak unless you (actually) have something to say.
Go back to Ohio, P-K…[:0]
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
It hit me the same way, Scott. Not necessary. Any boat is a good boat if it meets your needs and your budget. One thing I learned a long time ago, fish don’t care how much a boat cost, or how pretty it is. I’ve owned about every type from the worst to the best. They all caught fish. We had fun with most of them.
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and flat bottomed skows are the worst choice for this area
Disagree. A well designed flat bottom boat is one of the best for fishing, shrimping and gigging in the shallows around here. And I take my flat bottom scow to the Bahamas, and she does just fine crossing the Gulf Stream too 
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Wow, I think that guy just wanted to ruffle some feathers. But really uncalled for.
And agree, any standard 13’ and 17’ Classic whaler is hard on the teeth. But put trim tabs on them and they become another boat. I can run 47 mph across Lake Murray with 1’-2’ chop and never skip a beat. Back is in tack, teeth are all good, just a nice, fast, smooth ride.
Great boats in this thread, and interesting discussion.
“Wailord”
1979 17’ Montauk
90 Johnson
Wilderness Ride 115
Thanks BB,CL, & Geronimo! I was wondering if folks on here were gonna let that slide. My family has owned many different kinds of boats, and the reason I have kept this one is it meets my on the water needs - from tiny, shallow creeks, reds on the flats, setting shrimp poles in shallow water, to safety in rough conditions - it can do any job inshore. It can be quickly reconfigured depending on the task at hand.
I clearly don’t expect to impress anyone with my boat, except maybe for a few who value function over beauty. Of course, if I were younger and did not mind big boat payments forever, I would have a fancy 26 foot bayboat with all the toys. I probably would not feel comfortable putting in some places I put the old “skow”.
Thanks for your support!
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
Yep, Spet, you’re an AZZ Hole! I’ll bet you drive a Tundra, or something like that! Whatever I have, that suites me and is not OK, with you, is OK, with me! AH!
Gee, is that directed at me (Spet?)? What did I say?
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
Spec’ I messed the up! Please accept my apology! I meant to direct that reply to bgf! You keep your boat and don’t change nothing! He’s an AH!
I’m sorry, please forgive me, we make mistakes!
Thanks Easy. You were already forgiven. I have tried to avoid all the catfights on here and just relay my love of the river, boats, and fishing. Life is too stressful to bring that stuff on here!
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker