Re: What kind of boat or kayak...
I've owned a few kayaks and I know guys who love them, but personally I really like a 12 foot aluminum. These days I run a 12 foot jon boat which I transport on top of an SUV, and I really like this setup. I started with an electric motor, which is a great option on calm water, but I recently upgraded to a portable Merc 3.5.
I'm a big guy (6'4") and I can easily load and unload the boat, but for some it would be a struggle. Now that my boy is 14, it's super easy to manage when he's with me. The motor weighs less than 40lbs, and can be transported on its side in the vehicle, and those new 4 strokes are a dream to operate: fuel-efficient, quiet, nice low idle for trolling for kokanee.
Last edited by TreeStandMan; 06-02-2020 at 02:10 PM.
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