tunnel hull boats pros and cons

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It's more like flying a small airplane. I have seen only a couple of v drive tunnel boats with big power running the lake boat scenes and was wondering what the advantages or disadvantages would be in the tunnel v drive verses a flat bottom in a serious lake boat … You must be a You must be a Comment. When an underwater object is struck, the bottom can flex between the longitudinal braces. That angler is native East Tennessean Ott DeFoe, whose total weight is 34 pounds, 10 ounces.Running across the lake is a necessary means of getting to the final destination. JavaScript is disabled.

A 250 horsepower Mercury Pro XS powers Watson's rig; DeFoe runs a 60 horsepower Mercury FourStroke. There is plenty of it around, thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authority's system of dams in the region.Boat handling takes a special breed of angler.

I'll leave the technical stuff to Mouth. 1d ago The pros are that they are much faster, power for power, than a typical V-bottom. How long do you want to ignore this user? Since I fish POC back lakes more than 50% of the time, I'll take the tunnel. I get about 30mph tops.Made for running extra shallow with jet foot. How long do you want to ignore this user? Warroad/LOTW. Thread starter #2. fish3rm8n Senior Member. A 35-gallon livewell is amidships for better weight distribution.Walker’s rod box is specifically designed to carry a spare gear case.What's really cool is the rod locker. As you look for your next boat, you have probably noticed the growing popularity of stepped hull boats. Looks like you should have stayed to the left... "Running the chute," means throttling up and steering through narrow channels only inches deep, bordered by shoreline rocks. I originally had a merc 4 50hp on it and loved it. All rights reserved. February 20th, 2009, 10:11 AM. A 35-gallon livewell is amidships for better weight distribution. 25 Replies | If shallow water fishing is your passion, get a shallow water boat.

It allows the air to get under the boat and the boat to get up on top of the water versus plow through the water. 0003.jpg. I am both, each design has pros and cons. Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. Sounds like you have the best of both worlds being able to run a prop and a jet. Small tunnels are amazing because they can be super stable at high speed, are efficient and often look amazing with their low and wide profile. The big difference is the square footage of wetted surface when you are up on plane. The pros are that they are much faster, power for power, than a typical V-bottom. Great boat especially with pods.Jaybro, I believe I ran into you up above half moon landing back during duck season while I was scouting.You were crappie fishing I think. And those flip-flops in the photo? There seems to be a divide between tunnel hull enthusiasts and V-hull enthusiasts. TexAgs is an independent site and is not affiliated with Texas A&M University. Thread starter #1. fish3rm8n Senior Member. Turns are judged on missing by inches boulders eager to impale an aluminum boat hull. re: pros and cons of painting a hull black.. Black would be fine, spray it with Imron and a few coats of clear and you'll be fine. Mar 11, … Where you can go....when you must leave. Senior Member . That boat is awesome from what I saw because you were moving on in that shallow river. Probably the rarest, ugliest and shallowest boat for the flats is a Shadow...I know of three of those. How long do you want to ignore this user?