Thinking really hard about getting one that will fit in the back of my truck.I have always just wanted one but never thought about it too much until now. Pretty sure the wife wants to get from Wal-Mart so that limits things. The one they have is a Sun dolphin 8ft. I am looking at something with good space/stability like this style because I will have small children (with life jackets) on in a few years.(Also my wife is clumsy!) I know absolutely NOTHING about trolling motors,know which is good and what I will need. What do you guys think? Advice on 2 man boats/trolling motor?Also does it need to be titled or licenced in any way in MO because of the motor?
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Try to find a Coleman Crawdad. 12' and very stable. Very easy to stand up and fish. I used one for many years musky fishing on rivers. Easy for one guy to put in back of truck. Have used trolling motor and 8 HP motor on them.
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I'd go with the biggest 12 volt trolling motor you can buy which is a 55 lb thrust. I have a Minn Kota.
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X2, have one of these and they work awesome!
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mkuf79 wrote:Try to find a Coleman Crawdad. 12' and very stable. Very easy to stand up and fish. I used one for many years musky fishing on rivers. Easy for one guy to put in back of truck. Have used trolling motor and 8 HP motor on them.
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I would get a Gheenoe.
Very versatile. Incredibly stable.
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I've got a 12' sportsman. Sold under a different name now, but dicks has them. It's a plastic hull john boat. I hunt and fish outta mine. Can load and unload it easily by myself. I stay away from big water when winds are more than 15mph. Last year it fit two guys and gear for a two night deer hunt, stands and bows, etc
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kwaldeier wrote:Thinking really hard about getting one that will fit in the back of my truck.I have always just wanted one but never thought about it too much until now. Pretty sure the wife wants to get from Wal-Mart so that limits things. The one they have is a Sun dolphin 8ft. I am looking at something with good space/stability like this style because I will have small children (with life jackets) on in a few years.(Also my wife is clumsy!) I know absolutely NOTHING about trolling motors,know which is good and what I will need. What do you guys think? Advice on 2 man boats/trolling motor?Also does it need to be titled or licenced in any way in MO because of the motor?
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I think you will find that would be way to small with two little ones on board. I would get at least a 12'.
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We actually went to dicks last night to look one over. My kids are WAY to small to be on it now lol Thinking a few years. Nice looking boat! Should fit perfect in my 6.5ftbtruck bed. Have a guy on craigslist with one that comes with trolling motor for a steal! Hopefully look at it this week!
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