For the record, I didn't start this thread, but I do think that resurrecting my Gheenoe sales pitch from a couple of months ago would be appropriate. This was way back in November before Derik saw the light about the value of a Gheenoe vs a drift boat. Derik, no need to thank me for planting that seed. Please note that I have made the appropriate changes to better torture JackMack.



Why don't you have a seat in my office sales cubicle here. Now, Derek JohnnyMack, I know you're in the market for a small, maneuverable, shallow draft boat that can go anywhere and do anything. AmIright? I think you can agree with me that the Gheenoe has what it takes to get you on fish in the beautiful rivers of central Texas. I think you'll also agree that this little beauty will be equally at home in the flats off the coast chasing reds and specs.

Can't you just see yourself out there making those tight, wind-cutting loops? Dropping casts right on the nose of that new state record red? You see your fly line tighten with a sound like a cracking bullwhip as that huge fish streaks across the flats accompanied by the screaming protest of the drag. You're right there, Derek JimmyMark. The Gheenoe put you in the exact location, at the exact time to work your magic and bring that copper colored beauty to hand. You could quickly and mercifully kill this behemoth and claim that new all tackle state record that is so rightfully yours, but you won't. You'll ease him back into the water, pump life giving oxygen across his gills, and when he's ready, release him back to his habitat to get a little bigger and pass his superior genetics on to the next generation. As you blast back across the flats, the purr of that fuel-sipping engine is the soundtrack to the end credits of your perfect day of fishing.

Now who got you out there on the salt, Derek JerryMatt? What little workhorse did the job and just kept asking for more? The Gheenoe did. It took you out there and brought you back in comfort and style. When the day is done, all it will ask for is to go do it again.

Now, Derek JeremyMarv, I've got just one more question for you. What can I do to put you in this Gheenoe today?

You sit right there, look at this brochure, and decide what color you want. I'm going to go talk to my manager about getting you a very special deal. He owes me one just like you owe yourself this purpose-built fishing machine.

I'll be right back with the paperwork so you can get out on the water this afternoon and start living like you need to live.




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Derik's JackMack's name misspelled on purpose in the above example to throw him off guard just enough to get the kill I mean new satisfied customer.

I can't help but note one (at first glance) seemingly small benefit to the Gheenoe, its light weight combined with a small trailer make it easy to pull with any vehicle, (even hybrids according to Gheenoe) so while our Bass Brethren have to purchase $40,000 trucks to pull their $ 50,000 boats, a man with a Gheenoe can easily use the family car to put some fine piscatorial fare on the table.

I have the $60K truck/boat rig, and after seeing this post, the wife is asking questions about why we didn't do the Gheeeeeenoe thing......

I may need help here

Or maybe I can convince her that we need both?

BHR

Of course you need both. You can't take me fishing on Texoma in a Gheenoe when the wind is blowing. You need both.


Next question.

The weight rating is only 326 lbs? (412 lbs. Motor, fuel, passengers,& gear.) 5 hp rating max.? Is that correct?

I personally love the diving poling platform on the back! I can tell ya a couple of those outboards did not have the 5hp look to them. The ones with the jack plates looked to be 25hp engines which should push that craft well over 35 mph feel the need for speed!!!!!

No pictures of one with a Go-Devil motor?

That would be a giddy up and go boat

That's the 13' basic model. The 16' that has option for center consol and poling platform is rated for 40 hp and 650 #

I lurk lots of places. microskiff.com is one of the most interesting. Lots of good deals to be had in their trading post.

This is so very, very wrong.

[url]http://www.gheenoe.net/sixteenft.html[url/]

Well duh! A much cooler sounding name.

Harley Gheen designed an admirable craft (I want one) and his boy Pugar hasn't been sitting around either.

http://www.microskiff.com/reviews/boats/gheenoe-low-tide-25.html