Weeds Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Howdy. I figured I'd change things up a bit for 2012 so I swapped my 12foot tin boat for what I thought was a 12 foot square ended (not full transom) sportspal. After doing a few measurements I'm pleased to discover that it's actually a 14 footer(I think)in really good shape. I've lined up an older 2hp Johnson that I can get for a good price and was wondering if anyone had a similar set up? Good combo? I imagine the 2 hp would provide enough juice as I do the majority of my fishing alone but wondering if I should hold out for a 3hp? Any idea on top speed with the 2? I'm attempting to simplify things this year, minimal tackle and just 2 rod.I realize it's not a speedboat. Also, anyone ever add/install webbed seats? I'm not a big fan of the foam seats they come with. Had them in my old 12 foot pointed sportspal(canoe is actually closer to 10)and can't say I really liked them. I'd also kind of like to add a yoke to it, figure it would make carrying it easier, although it's doable over the shoulder. Thanks. Really looking forward to spring, I can think of dozens of rivers, bays and ponds I'm dying to get into, places I could never have got into with my aluminum boat. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have a 12 footer with a 2hp Honda at the back. Unfortunately it doesn't get much use anymore since I have a big boat now, but it's great! Top speed depends on how loaded it is and seating arrangements. With 2 people and some luggage I can get about 7MPH, if it's just me and I sit forward (as far forward as I can, not on the bench, and really stretch back to steer), and put the 5l gas container in the very front to get the nose down, I can get to 10-11MPH on flat water. Mine has the webbed seats, I have no experience with the foam ones. I also bought a yoke for it, if yours doesn't have one - get one, you will not regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sweet. That's good speed. Thanks for the reply. Curious, 2 or 4 stroke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'd run a 2-stroke if you plan on humping into any back lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sweet. That's good speed. Thanks for the reply. Curious, 2 or 4 stroke? 4-stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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