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jeff89 · Horse Mullet Joined: 27 Apr 2010 Posts: 183

All these boats are from Houma and Hopedale, LA and east to southwest FL and further out to South Carolina...

Can I hear some testimonials from Texas technical poling skiff owners on how you can do the same stuff here...I just need a little convincing. I'm looking hard for a Gheenoe or micro skiff under 10K...and I'll likely have to make the drive to find one..I-10 EAST.
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borntofish · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 11:37 am Post subject:

I can't speak to the other brands, but this is one I just finished building. Hopefully will be able to launch on it's maiden voyage Saturday. Boat is a Bayou Jubilee hull design by Spira International and my top deck design.

copy the link, it should work.

I couldn't figure out how to insert an image.

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jeff89 · Horse Mullet Joined: 27 Apr 2010 Posts: 183

I need permission to view the picture in your link. Can you post the picture elsewhere? Imgur is a simple image host/upload site.

No Ankona, Hells Bay, East Cape, Mitzi, Terrapin, Maverick, Beavertail boat owners out in the LLM?
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CopanoCruisin · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:36 pm Post subject:

On the Gheenoe, I recommend the one with the wide transom. I had a 15'4" with the narrow transom. It run out great with the 5hp Mariner although was not stable enough for me to stand and pole...........cC

borntofish · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:30 pm Post subject:

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borntofish · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:34 pm Post subject:

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borntofish · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:40 pm Post subject:

Finally figured out the photo thing. Here is the Bayou Jubilee, 18'6", 63" beam, 25hp flat bottom/ Supposed to be easy to pole because it's narrow. Dry hull weight about 750# with the motor.

jeff89 · Horse Mullet Joined: 27 Apr 2010 Posts: 183

Nice looking boat, enjoy it. Do you plan on putting a poling platform over the motor or just stack two coolers for that? haha
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BayFly · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:45 am Post subject:

Can't beat simplicity. Very Happy

Love your rub rail Borntofish. There have been a lot of great skiffs built along the Gulf coast over the years. 18 feet, 750 lbs., and a 25 hp motor, that's a skinny floating rig! Enjoy!

borntofish · Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:20 am Post subject:

I was going to try poling off of one cooler and if that doesn't work I may put a platform. I have to see how she rides and planes.

As for the rub rail, I tried a rubber material first. It didn't look so hot. I figured if I didn't like the rope I could always change it.

By the way, when I did stack 2 coolers I couldn't step up there. It's really slippery too!

Jeff89, there is someone local that has an Ankona. I have seen it twice. Hopefully he reads the forum.

Predapex · Horse Mullet Joined: 06 Sep 2013 Posts: 181

For 10k why don't you just look for a used Maveric?

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lagunarat1975 · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:00 am Post subject:

I sold my 17 pathfinder earlier this year it was a great boat would have kept it but the boss would only allow one boat the only reason I sold it was to get a boat big enough to guide out of. poling skiffs are great boats but if you buy one with out a tunnel it can be disappointing in the shallow water get up and out dept I have seen a few used pathfinder17ts and mav hpx tunnels in the valley for sale you can usually find a pathy for less than 10k in good shape good luck
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BayFly · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:02 pm Post subject:

Jeff89, I encourage you to visit 2coolfishing.com to view their classified ads, because there is a Florida skiff or two on there every now and then, and they are generally slightly used. Most seem to thank that's what they want, and change their mind after a short while.