I have an area I hunt that is a swamp with a creek that holds water that runs through middle. I am looking to get a boat/canoe to access the area via water. I have been looking at the beavertail 1200 anyone have any experience with this boat. I do not feel safe in normal. Anime due to the fact that I am big guy so I need a wide boat. Any help will be greatly appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Thanks shocker99. Without boat ramp will be hard to launch a bigger aluminum boat Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Whatever you end up with be sure to go out and practice in it. I use a pirogue, which are generally notoriously unstable, but I have spent a lot of time in it and never worry about tipping it even when loaded down with gear
Looks like a pretty good choice for stability but I would guess it is going to be pretty slow in the water so you will want to make sure you have a trolling motor setup. If you want to do the manual paddle, I'd look at a single canoe.
I've used one for the last 4 years to duck hunt & fish out of and it does a good job! One thing I would advise though is to get a sled like an Otter or a beavertail to pull behind it. It just makes it a lot nicer to have one to throw all of your gear in so you have a little more room. Also, if your going to use it for deer hunting you'd want a sled to haul a deer out with because it would be kinda crowded with you and a deer and all of your gear in it. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Another option is the MoMarsh Fatboy DP. Those are good and VERY stable! Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
A canoe is going to move the best in the water and can carry a lot of gear and/or a deer. A flat bottom Jon boat is pretty stable but slow to paddle and not as quiet. If your paddling solo in a two person canoe place your gear up front to even out the weight and make it easier to stear the canoe. The key to keeping your balance in a canoe is keeping your head centered. If your head is centered you won't flip.
A canoe is going to move the best in the water and can carry a lot of gear and/or a deer. A flat bottom Jon boat is pretty stable but slow to paddle and not as quiet. If your paddling solo in a two person canoe place your gear up front to even out the weight and make it easier to stear the canoe. The key to keeping your balance in a canoe is keeping your head centered. If your head is centered you won't flip.
