04-23-2008, 08:07 PM
I strongly suggest that you look at the Smokercraft Big Fisherman 16'. I looked at the SSV 16', (and the G3. And several others.) and went with the Big Fish because it had the front casting deck (with chair!). That means it also has more storage. And as I found, more storage is better than less storage.
I love my Big Fish, and there's no doubt I would have regretted the SSV because of the above.
Lastly, get the 40 hp. My boat weighs 460 dry, add 240# dry for the Merc EFI 40. My boat tops out at 26.5 mph.
The 40 is NOT a dangerous setup; you'll regret choosing less hp.
If a "side console" means center of deck steering and throttle, don't do it! That's the beauty of tiller motors; you've completely cleared out the middle of your boat for actual fishing. Just wear your wrist kill-line on runs at speed on any tiller model, because that motor WILL torque hard to the max left/right if you let go of the throttle handle.
There's your reason not to buy the G3. Or the SSV. I found the Big Fish to be the best set up of the 16' bunch.
Just ask if you want to know more.
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I love my Big Fish, and there's no doubt I would have regretted the SSV because of the above.
Lastly, get the 40 hp. My boat weighs 460 dry, add 240# dry for the Merc EFI 40. My boat tops out at 26.5 mph.
The 40 is NOT a dangerous setup; you'll regret choosing less hp.
If a "side console" means center of deck steering and throttle, don't do it! That's the beauty of tiller motors; you've completely cleared out the middle of your boat for actual fishing. Just wear your wrist kill-line on runs at speed on any tiller model, because that motor WILL torque hard to the max left/right if you let go of the throttle handle.
There's your reason not to buy the G3. Or the SSV. I found the Big Fish to be the best set up of the 16' bunch.
Just ask if you want to know more.
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