All this boat pr0n is driving me coo coo!!

I was already there. Now I'm just a quivering, covetous mess.

There are so many good reasons for me NOT to own a boat. Seriously.

To be honest, right now I'd be tickled to just have this and this.

Every time I go to Bass Pro - and I mean EVERY time - I look at these and think, "yeah, that would fit in the garage, and I could for sure get it on top of my Mazda."

This is a terrible thread. I think you should delete it immediately.

It's probably hard for Robin to delete it when you and he are both salivating over the same pictures continuously.

Well, if you can't handle the Gheenoe, you can always go with this http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemanco...0085&brand=
It'll fit IN your Mazda and will take a 3 hp motor. Won't look cool like you would in the Gheenoe, but it'll kick it with a 3 hp motor. I have an older model that you can practically waterski behind with an electric trolling motor pushing it. In 20 years of running through some pretty nasty areas I've only put one hole in it when my ex wife stepped in it too shallow over rocks. Only real draw back is it does get pushed around by the wind some. I only use it in pocket waters now since I have bigger boats for bigger waters.

that's a quality endorsement right there!

Not sure if you're poking fun or serious, but a lot of fish have been caught from that boat (raft?). Mine doesn't have the wooden floor, so you can't stand in it, not sure if you can stand in the newer models. I've taken it down snagged filled creeks drift boat style, cruised the flats of lakes site fishing, and jsut general poking around small lakes and ponds. Even had the springer spaniel in it once (ok, in and out of it several times, you can't keep a springer out of the water). My son wasn't too happy when the aligators started cruising next to us once, but they left the boat alone.

No, no kidding at all. An inflatable that has been in use for twenty years is to me impressive!

You would be surprised at how narrow & unstable a 32" flat bottom is, I wouldnt even think about anything narrower than a 36 & a 40 is better. Those B&S air-cooled motors are really loud and not all that great of a motor. Get a Yamaha or Mercury and you'll be happier in the long run.

ok so im real dumb why is it I need a Gheenoe for a river? Wouldnt I be just fine in a kayak?
the slender hull makes me think it might want to tip on me...I hate tipping in a boat.

Mine weighs 108 pounds....will run at 20 mph in 4 inches of water with a 9.9 1964 evinrude on it....cannot tip it over but you can damn sure fall out.....

The reason for a gheenoe is that there is no perfect boat, there is no boat that does it all, but a Gheeenoe comes close, It is narrow but stable, a shallow draft suitable for rivers but big enough for lakes. Easy to pole for sight fishing & poking around in the shallow shorelines. Motorized for covering some pretty good distances in a minimum amount of time...all in all a very good platform for multi-species fly fishing in & around rivers, streams, lakes & reservoirs at a price that won't break the bank.

You could also consider the new Wilderness Systems Commander.
It has a motor mount on the back for a trolling motor and a "captain's chair" to sit higher for sight casting.
The manufacture doesnt recommend it, but it might take a 2hp as well.

The Commander is a freakin' sweet yak, I agree. I floated the Guad in one and have taken it back back in the marsh chasing reds... good boat for those that don't want a motorized craft but do want stability and relatively flyflingin friendly deck space. I have no problem standing and double hauling in the Commander.

P.S - Flysouth, how the HECK do you paddle with that scotty right there in your swing path? I would go insane.