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 19ft vs 20ft in wind
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02/17/15 09:17 PM
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Washington Bass
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I am deciding on a future boat to pursue. I am wondering about the difference between these 19-20 foot boats while fishing in the wind. The avg weight I've found for 19ft boats is 1600 while the 20ft boats are around 1900. Is it a noticable difference when the wind is up in the 20's or 30's? How much will the boats get shoved/swung around? What are your experiences in your boats and what wind will you/can you tolerate?
Last edited by Washington Bass; 02/17/15 09:21 PM.
I can backlash toilet paper. PB: 7.8 @ Ladybird
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Re: 19ft vs 20ft in wind
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02/17/15 09:44 PM
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KB1953
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Re: 19ft vs 20ft in wind
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02/18/15 10:29 PM
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Jimfishes
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If you have room to store the boat, you might consider the 20' rig. The 19' boat will do just as well in the wind though. Either boat needs a strong trolling motor and good marine deep cycle batteries.
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Re: 19ft vs 20ft in wind
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02/18/15 11:38 PM
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HasBen
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Honestly, I have owned a lot of boats from 14' to 21' and never gave how it would be blown around in the wind a consideration when buying it. Deck size, speed, fishability, quality, etc....trump getting blown around in the wind. Just get a bigger trolling motor or a PowerPole. Bigger will always be better, in my opinion.
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Re: 19ft vs 20ft in wind
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02/23/15 02:39 PM
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BigDave1
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20 & 30 mph winds!!! Bigger is always better in that kind of wind. AND biggest trolling motor available.
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Re: 19ft vs 20ft in wind
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02/27/15 06:07 PM
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DFW-fisherman
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Honestly, I have owned a lot of boats from 14' to 21' and never gave how it would be blown around in the wind a consideration when buying it. Deck size, speed, fishability, quality, etc....trump getting blown around in the wind. Just get a bigger trolling motor or a PowerPole. Bigger will always be better, in my opinion. +1
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