SOLO SKIFF PROGRESS THREAD

[Sdspeed]

What's the thought behind the offset of the seat vs. centered?
Is everyone running 6hp motors and is it needed or could a 4-5hp work ?
thx

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by NICKWORN

She does take a second to get used but when ya do its a super stable platform.

How you like that seat all the way offset?

It is good because it's just even with the side edge of the hatch and slightly over the front edge. I used some of the time the tiller extension and it would just clear the back to turn left and was just in the perfect spot to just rest my left elbow when going straight and not need to have my left arm behind me. The seat is AWESOME! It's very comfortable and as you said saves your back and core, plus the rotating base makes it easy to change body position and even turn around while still sitting. Also love that the rotating base makes the seat removal so easy.

Originally Posted by Sdspeed

What's the thought behind the offset of the seat vs. centered?
Is everyone running 6hp motors and is it needed or could a 4-5hp work ?
thx

I've seen videos of guys using trolling motors on the back or 2.5 and 3.5 hp motors. But whats the point of the lesser hp. The price is about the same and without the extra hp it would be harder to control is rough water. The offset on the seat is because if you see video of guys not using a seat, they are almost sitting sideways with the feet on top of the gunnel. They are trying to brace their body, but fighting being balanced. I saw a couple guys using a rope from the bow and thought that's a great way to help brace on choppy water or surf and I made it long enough to help when loading or unloading to keep it from getting away from you, because of any current. Here is a short (64 seconds) GoProQuick video of the going out the Mission Bay Jetty to test out how it handled rough, choppy water and reaction to following seas.

[FISH11]

Just finished putting on some deck mat material. Bought a large sheet and cut out the pattern I wanted. I think that's probably the last accessory I want to put on it.

[NICKWORN]

The first trip out I noticed my outboard jumped over a half in on the left side, so I loosened and repositioned it. Went on google and end up making this.

Two screws in the notches and some permathane SM7180, she ain't going anywhere now. I use that blue rubber tie down to keep the handles secured to one another.

[Harry Hill]

wow, with the maximum capacity at 250 by the time you get a motor and bait tank on board with all your gear many of us would be pushing the max. I'm 195lbs, a five gallon bait tank filled is going to be close to 50lbs, then the rest of my gear and I would be overloaded. I'm going to need a bigger boat.

[NICKWORN]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

wow, with the maximum capacity at 250 by the time you get a motor and bait tank on board with all your gear many of us would be pushing the max. I'm 195lbs, a five gallon bait tank filled is going to be close to 50lbs, then the rest of my gear and I would be overloaded. I'm going to need a bigger boat.

Might wanna zoom in on that sticker one more time brotha!

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by NICKWORN

Might wanna zoom in on that sticker one more time brotha!

ahhh, the fine print. Even at 400lbs there are some big boys out there who are going to be pushing the limits. That does make a lot more sense though. Old eyes and not zooming let me miss that part.