I run a bear and moose hunting outfit in a remote, rough, rocky area where the rivers have small falls and sets of un-runnable boulder gardens that must be portaged around. Most of the rivers are really just small lakes connected by 2-10 mile stretches of fast water that often have multiple sets of rapids and falls.
I am looking for a freighter that can handle myself, 2 clients, their gear, bows, rifles, bear bait etc. It needs to be light enough to be portaged, strong enough to haul a lot of weight, handle the rigors of being used hard day after day, do well in everything from calm lakes, swells, chop to rapids on the rivers. I will be running 15 hp 2s Merc's with lift's.
I have been trying to decide between the Grumman 19' and the Clipper Mac Sport 18. I'm leaning towards the Mac Sport 18 in Kevlar as it is deeper, lighter and easier for me to get here in Canada for almost the same price as the Grumman. It would be great to hear pros and cons from people that have experience with both boats and some opinions on which material will best suit my needs.. The Mac Sport comes in fiberglass or kevlar and the Grumman in aluminum.
I am looking for a freighter that can handle myself, 2 clients, their gear, bows, rifles, bear bait etc. It needs to be light enough to be portaged, strong enough to haul a lot of weight, handle the rigors of being used hard day after day, do well in everything from calm lakes, swells, chop to rapids on the rivers. I will be running 15 hp 2s Merc's with lift's.
I have been trying to decide between the Grumman 19' and the Clipper Mac Sport 18. I'm leaning towards the Mac Sport 18 in Kevlar as it is deeper, lighter and easier for me to get here in Canada for almost the same price as the Grumman. It would be great to hear pros and cons from people that have experience with both boats and some opinions on which material will best suit my needs.. The Mac Sport comes in fiberglass or kevlar and the Grumman in aluminum.
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