Big water Little boat

[DAN]

Ive been looking at some 14' "Deep V" aluminum boats. I was wondering how big of a lake they can handle. I was wanting something that could handle lakes like Higgins and Hubard. Do you guys think a boat like this could safely handle these lakes? Have any horror stories of being trapped on the lake in a storm?
Thanks!!

[waterfoul]

Ive been looking at some 14' "Deep V" aluminum boats. I was wondering how big of a lake they can handle. I was wanting something that could handle lakes like Higgins and Hubard. Do you guys think a boat like this could safely handle these lakes? Have any horror stories of being trapped on the lake in a storm?
Thanks!!

If you are getting caught in a storm on these sized lakes, you should probably think about a BIG boat. I grew up fishing from a 14' aluminum with a 10 hp merc... on Glen Lake, which can whip up a pretty good chop (2-3 footers are not uncommon), and I never had a real issue... if you know what you are doing you can boat in just about any water... but be smart!

[salmonslammer]

I have a 16' Cresliner w/ a 50hp that I use on LSC.........wish it was a couple feet bigger.

[Jason Adam]

I have some very good freinds that are seasoned anglers that used to fish the shipping channel in Saginaw Bay in a 14'Deep V with a 25 horse. That said, I sure as hell wouldnt be out there with them. Its all about the weather, but if your talking Higgins or Hubbard, youd be within safe range of shore one way or another should a wicked storm spring up. May not be where you left from, but you can beach a 14' aluminum boat if getting off the water is an emergency. I wouldnt reccomend this boat for "big water"(i.e. Michigan, Huron), but for inland lakes and even St. Clair, as long as you are not going out into wicked slop, your probably safe.

[Foxy Carp]

Just be selective on your fishing days and you'll be fine. I have never been stuck in a bad situation on the big water and I've been out there all my life. With a 14' boat I'd be more concerned about fishing space and rigging posibiliteis than waves...just choose your days wisely, or fish close to shore.

[steelers fan]

I slugged my way accrossed little bay denoc in 3' to 4' footers with my old 14' alumacraft.. It was'nt fun but I made it about 4 miles with no problems.. be smart,pick your days and if weather comes up on you fast take your time and keep the bow up. also buy a bilge pump the bigger the better, when you need it you'll need it NOW!

[allucaneat]

For 15 years I fished LSC in a 14' boat out of 9 mile rd. I fish the south shore pretty much exclusively which meant a 7-8 mile run each way. 14' w/25hp Evinrude ran about 20-22 mph. I've been out in some rough stuff with that little boat and she never let me down. Actually I had 3-14' during my lifetime and out of the 3 the best for rough water was an old Mirro-Craft I inherited from my mom, it had a very deep V for a small boat. However I don't reccomend the Sea Nymph Deep Vee model. I bought one brand new from Carl's (good place) in SCS and did'nt care for it at all.