Carolina Skiff Rough Water
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Returning from a day offshore fishing and trying to beat a storm to the boat ramp, St Augustine Inlet was a bit sporty. This afforded a great opportunity to give you guys this short 5 min video showing my little Carolina Skiff 162 JLS in some sporty conditions for a boat this size. I turn the camera on myself at the end of the video so you can see if I stayed dry.
Thinking about buying a 162 with a 75hp Suzuki, have heard some stories of water intrusion into the hull, has anyone had this problem with the Jesus? Is motor large enough, they don’t offer the 90 at the marina near me.
I do not know of any water intrusion issues with the 162 JLS. I have never ridden in one with a 75, however I would think it would do fine. Probably a low 30's boat with the 75.
Hey Shawn. I love all of the extensive reviews you’ve done on the 162 JLS. Your reviews made the decision pretty easy for me and I was fortunate enough to get one gently used for a song on FB marketplace. I just have a couple of questions. First, did you opt for a SS prop? If so, what brand, size and pitch did you go with? I also have the Suzuki BF90A. Secondly, how much did Waylan Bay charge for the hydraulic steering and Lenco trim tabs. I’m also in St Johns Co. Mine leans a little to port, which I’m sure is the offset fuel tank. It’s also sluggish out of the hole so I’m sure the tabs and a SS prop will resolve those issues. Thanks again for the great videos. Be safe out there.
Hi,
Thank you for watching.
Yes, I opted for the SS prop. It is Solas 9431-133-17. The hydraulic steering was already installed on the boat so I don't know what that cost separately. The Lenco trim tabs were around $1000 installed if I remember correctly. I highly recommend trim tabs on the 162. They make all the difference in the world. The boat listing to port is 100% the fuel tank. You will never notice it once you get the trim tabs. They will also stop any porpoising and give you a much better hole shot. Load balancing and leaning away from weather are also benefits of having the trim tabs. I hope this helps. Congratulations on your new boat. Hopefully we meet out on the water.
Tight lines 🎣
@@NorthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Much appreciated! Thanks again
You handled that better than most guys on boats twice that size. Nicely done!
Thank you! I appreciate that.
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Great video! the camera never does the conditions justice, it always looks way bigger in person.
Absolutely a great video. I appreciate all of your reviews on your boat. I am seriously considering one of these based on the incredible seaworthiness you have shown using this in everything from skinny water to offshore. I was born and raised about 100 hundred miles south of you, so I know the fishing and the variety of water you encounter and appreciate what you do.
Thank you!
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@@NorthFloridaSaltwaterFishingI have a 2022 Wellcraft 162 man I'm telling you guys think you have to have a big boat but the smaller boats are just as good and better on gas😂
I absolutely agree. The only thing my boat can't do is take me out far enough for Wahoo, Tuna and Mahi. I like to charter a trip or two a year to reach out and catch those. That is a lot cheaper than paying the big boat payment and fuel. I love to kingfish and my boat is perfect for that and I can go all day for less than $20 😁
@@NorthFloridaSaltwaterFishing - Agreed. I would rather have a small boat with low costs and more days on the water than a big boat with big gas bills. I can catch bigger fish inshore than a lot of offshore guys catch and spend 1/10th of what they do on gas, bait, and time. Well played sir and well said. 😏
@@NorthFloridaSaltwaterFishing sad thing is most big brand boat company know this and have stop making smaller boats Wellcraft stop making the 16-18 trying to make people go bigger really sad for the company because they are going to lose more business than they are trying to make
Love this "deck treatment"! Makes this look like a whole 'nother class of Boat!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the videos on the skiff. What size is your trolling motor shaft? I have the same boat and I’m trying to figure out what shaft size to get, 60” or the 72”. Thank you!
Whats your opinion on a 19 jls for a family of 4, 2 young kids 4 & 6 for same area plus the gulf?
A 19' JLS should fit a family of four with two small children just fine. This obviously depends on what boating activities you are engaging in (fishing and what type or just out boating) and more importantly conditions. The JLS is a great gulf, near shore, beach boat in good conditions. I hope this helps.
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Nicely done.
Thanks!
What model and size boat?
16' Carolina Skiff 162 JLS
Thinking about picking up a 178 or a 192 depending on how good of a deal I can find. I wanna use it on the gulf coast of Florida crystal river area. If I pick my days right o think this is the boat that I can fish the flats and also head 10-15 miles out on the right days what do you think?
Mind you that’s only 10-20 feet of water where I’m at
It would absolutely work for that. Like you mentioned, keep your eye on the weather and pick your days. I have had mine out as far as 20 miles and routinely fish inside 10 miles and I fish out of the 162 JLS.
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love the video i just bought the same model cant wait to taake it out
That is awesome! Congratulations 🎉. I hope to see you out on the water.
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Everyone gets lucky now and then. 😄