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| I am looking to purchase, build or restore a boat for row trolling. I have seen several models and kits online but most seem to be higher end show like pieces and although very pretty I am looking for something more functional. I would prefer to purchase something already built but will build if I absolutely have too. I want something that rows well and was built for that purpose. I also want something that makes me feel secure when out in the late fall. I have seen a couple of pictures of a kuehl style fiberglass row troller that used to be sold from the now closed Heckels marina but have been unable to locate one. I also liked this kit but think it may be more cost and time effective to buy something already built. http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/rowboats/fixed-seat-rowboats/che...
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or suggestions? Was also wondering what other people who row troll are using and if they would post pictures of their rig? |
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Location: Appleton | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Row-Trolling/369775133040597
Check out recent posts by others on the right hand side. There is a fiberglass one for sale. Hope this helps |
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| I have a row troller a fiberglass 14, 42 in wide with. 9.9 on it, here are a few things I can suggest about one make sure it has enough room for what you need, mine being 42 in wide is a little tight on room but rows very easy, also extended the keel 2 in on it, so the deeper the keel the straighter it tracks and less it turns in the wind. It also has a hour glass chine to it, which helps it cut through waves, All row trollers are fairly limited on room so a well thought out plan of your needs and layouts will payoff, there is a trade off for weight vs. how easy it rows. I would say the perfect row troller would be around 15-16 ft and a beam of 50in with a 15 hp, fiberglass. Good luck |
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Location: Wakefield, MI | I saw a row troller for sale, I think a Rhinelander, on County W in Manitowish Waters. Someone driving through there may be able to get a phone number off it for you, I don't remember the price but it needed restoration, looked like a few pieces of trim needed replacing, no idea on the structure of it. I wouldn't mind picking it up myself if I had room and knew what I was doing. It was just down the road from Willys (Winchester Boats).
Edited by milje 8/23/2013 8:27 PM
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Location: Wakefield, MI | Would an aluminum boat work for row trolling? I have an older 14' Mirrocraft and can get it moving pretty good when rowing, doesn't glide like a row trolled though. It's getting kind of clapped out though and I'm thinking of replacing it. Think if I got something a bit narrower it would work for occasional row trolling? Or are there any other budget row trollers out there? I don't need anything fancy, just something that works decent.
FYI that Rhinelander appears to be gone if you we're thinking about it. |
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Location: Mayville, WI | milje - 9/2/2013 8:35 PM
Would an aluminum boat work for row trolling? I have an older 14' Mirrocraft...
Yes! I started w/ an early 70s mirrocraft (the seafoam green one) that you can find for dirt cheap. I removed the two back benches, put in a flat floor & added 8' oars (I'd suggest nothing shorter than 7.5' on it) and rowed just fine and could go all night at 1.6-2.2 mph. They are cheap (bonus) and easy to work on and customize & a great way to get started. The fish don't care what your boat looks like. |
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