BillM Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 What do you mean by decent Bill? I had a 14 ft Sylvan that was a very decent tiller. It was all bench seats. One of the best tillers I have ever owned really..I just like the new split. A boat that's designed for fishing.. Even our old 16ft Smokercraft had a split in the rear for the driver, I don't even wanna think how old that boat is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parnelly Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Years ago I had a nice Strarcraft tiller very similar to this one. It had a flat floor with a vinyl covering which makes standing and walking around much easier, plus it keeps your feet out of any water in the bottom of the boat. Storage lockers on both sides that doubled as seats and it keeps the center of the boat wide open so your not hindered by having to step over bench seats to move around. 25 HP with a trolling motor up front and it made a nice little fishing package and I even crossed the full width of Nippissing in it a couple times. I installed a swivel seat on the rear bench to make sitting for long periods more comfortable. Just something else for you to consider. I have a Smokercraft which has the identical layout to that boat. Great craft. Not much more can be said about the design that hasnt already been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) I don't know if I am supposed to do this or not but I have a 16 ft fiberglass side consol with a 40 hp Yamaha on Kijiji ad id 592575793, take a look and pm me if you have any questions. Jim not a bad looking setup for the price! Edited May 21, 2014 by leaf4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 LOWE! That's the make you want. I also needed a 14 foot boat about some time ago and wanted a side console. I found that Lowe had the best layout and a decent platform up front. Any other make I would not even consider (at that time) because their platforms were tiny. Mine was a 14' Lowe with 25 hp Johnson. Lew's brother had the same boat I recall. For me, it was perfect...until I got a bigger vehicle and garage...then I went for the 16 footer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is my rig, 16' Legend Prosport with 30hp Honda tiller. I have been very happy with it. I love the layout, and it handles rough water pretty well. I added the seats, trolling motor etc. Pretty affordable, even new. I strongly suggest going with a 16 vs a 14 footer, it makes a world of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Nice set up Pete. SIMPLE Edited May 22, 2014 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Nice set up Pete. SIMPLE Been around boats my whole life. I was almost born on one. In my experience, SIMPLE is BEST! I have a wide open 16ft tiller with a 40hp engine. I can fish bigwater, inland lakes, and 4wd into backlakes with the one rig. Takes no maintenence, fishes like a dream, and gets me where I needd to to at 30mph. Ive had bigger, smaller, more complicated, fancy rigs, but this one I will have forever. Best all around fishing boat for ME. It also makes a hell of a duck hunting boat!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak_e_pete Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Been around boats my whole life. I was almost born on one. In my experience, SIMPLE is BEST! I have a wide open 16ft tiller with a 40hp engine. I can fish bigwater, inland lakes, and 4wd into backlakes with the one rig. Takes no maintenence, fishes like a dream, and gets me where I needd to to at 30mph. Ive had bigger, smaller, more complicated, fancy rigs, but this one I will have forever. Best all around fishing boat for ME. It also makes a hell of a duck hunting boat!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak_e_pete Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Whoops...meant to say I 100% agree with that post. On my 5th boat....have had 12ft with a 6hp to an 18.5ft with a 140hp. Best boat I ever owned was a 16ft Alumacraft Backtroller (nowadays classic 165) with a 40hp. Kick myself for selling it and if I find another one...I am buying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Great layout in that Legend. Lots of room to fish, lots of room for gear. The 'Muskie Whisperer' is pretty funny as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pairofgreenhorns Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 really like that muskie whisperer, thats the style i am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I'm gonna wait and see what comes up. Old iron maker is helping with a lead in a nice boat . I have a couple of boat rentals booked this summer if I found one I could save on those too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 here is a link to the boat I was telling you about,nice looking package might be able to do better on the price http://www.basshavencanada.com/swamp/viewthread.php?tid=22419 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Unless your a member or logged in ,can't see the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 ok try this link,another site he has it advertised on http://www.longpoint.on.ca/forum/index.php?threads/16ft-aluminum-boat-for-sale-new-price.12642/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 another one here in town close to your price range http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.html?adId=595841997&image=0&enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I really like the older Princecraft 142/162/167 BT series (1996 to mid 2000's I believe) similar to this http://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/sudbury/princecraft-tiller-drive-with-40-hp-in-mint-mint-mint-condition/594193732 Very nice layouts and versatile little rigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) When it's snow'n & blow'n and cold, windy, rainy & just plain miserable in October & November, you boys can have your tillers, but I'll be snug as a bunny behind my full windshield and totally enclosed stand-up top Edited May 24, 2014 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 When it's snow'n & blow'n and cold, windy, rainy & just plain miserable in October & November, you boys can have your tillers, but I'll be snug as a bunny behind my full windshield and totally enclosed stand-up top I hear ya Lew, but that time of year my boat has a flip up duck blind on it, and im always cooking something hot on the coleman stove S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I hear ya Lew, but that time of year my boat has a flip up duck blind on it, and im always cooking something hot on the coleman stove S. Lemme know where you're gonna be Shane and I'll troll over & join you for breakfast LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Working is killing my boat finding...I keep missing boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Found a boat! She's a beauty!!! 16 foot Lowe side console with a 40 Johnson 2 stroke. Boat us in new condition! Very stoked ! Thanks for all the help and advice folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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