Gillett's with 18' fiberglass boat?

[BRAD10281]

I haven't attempted to launch on Gilletts Lake because I know the depth is less than 5' for the majority of the lake. Does anyone see any problems with getting this boat on the lake:
http://pws.cablespeed.com/mbharris/CSR_Sig.jpg

Specs say 12" to float/30" with drive down. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

[jacktownhooker]

no problem ! ......as long as you know the lake
had a 18-20 ft glass out .....only broke prop once !
stay to the right !and dont let 20 ft hole by launch fool you !keep prop up till you hit
the beach !
unless you have stainless prop ! as my bass boat is 17 ft 115 horse glass and i blow by but im drafting shallower !

[BRAD10281]

I don't "know" the lake but I have the Sportman's Connection CD which has a lake map of Gilletts. I see what you mean by the small 20' hole by the launch. Are there any stumps I need to look out for in the shallows?

My prop is already pretty messed up (aluminum), I was supposed to get it reconditioned over the winter but never did. I'll probably just put the drive down far enough for propulsion and idle around the lake a few times to get a feel for it. I'm hoping to get out there next week. :fish:

[jacktownhooker]

no stumps ...but the cattails are just as bad ! the whole left side is shallow and reed beds
half the time i putter around in my bass boat but my kid and cousin like the feel of speed !.....so i oblige!

[bassbuster5675]

yeah gillettes does have some deep spots to the right of the reed patches can be deep and along the dock on the same side of the launch my fishing partner and i have no problem launching his 20' bass boat with a 225 on the back just stay right