Got a Gheenoe
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Hell yeah, I like the yeti illustration. That is pretty much exactly how I am laying mine out. I have been slacking on starting a thread about the build.
Just put the rod tubes in last weekend. I still have to finish them off and glass them in, but the hard part is done.
Check out this stuff for the interior. Its supposed to be really tough and hides any imperfections.
http://www.zolatoneaim.com/20-seriesNice. I look forward to the mods. I’m hoping you’ll document every step. Let me know how easy/difficult it is to transfer ownership and get your decals. That process has detered me from buying another used boat and registering in GA.
Nice. I look forward to the mods. I’m hoping you’ll document every step. Let me know how easy/difficult it is to transfer ownership and get your decals. That process has detered me from buying another used boat and registering in GA.
Haha! Steve, I’ve told you my struggles with my old southfork skiff being an out of state boat from an out of business builder.
I currently have a used yamaha G3 jet that I bought from Kentucky and I have yet to receive my decal indicating reregistration. Once I have had a DNR official aid in me getting it after being stopped on the hooch and having a “funny you should ask” moment with him. After a year still nothing.
You bought in state it looks like so transfer should be pretty simple
Adam –
I just did all the paperwork today. You need a bill of sale, which you can download from the DNR website (gofishgeorgia.com). Fill it out and get it notarized when you and the seller sign. You can do that at a Publix but sometimes they make you both sign in front of them, which can be a pain.
Then you need to get the registration card from the prior owner. The hard part comes if the prior owner didn’t have it registered. Then you have to get the cops involved to show the boat isn’t stolen.
I am cutting and grinding away. On Andrew’s advice I primarily used a metal carbide cutting wheel on my Dremel tool. It was scary initially, cause that sucker could punch right through the hull, but as it dulled it became a little easier to control.
I’ll have a hell of a lot of sanding to get those benches flush with the floor, but I bought a random orbital sander and some 40 grit, which should make it somewhat easier.
The boat is surprisingly flexible without any benches to serve as thwarts. I’m definitely going to have to buttress the sides like we did on Andrew’s boat. I can pick up the rear and it’ll deflect about 3″ on both sides.
Zach
Can anyone give a good comparison between a Gheenoe and a flat bottom john boat ? (as far as fishing, poling etc )
I’ve never fish from a Gheenoe but I’m very intrested in them.
Looking forward to the build keep us postedYou’re already making me itch from the fiberglass
Gheenoes are more stable for their size and draft less, but it depends on the jon boat obviously. You wouldn’t want to have to trade places with a guy in the front of a 14′ X 36″ jon boat over deep water, but you can do that in a Gheenoe thanks to how the hull is configured. Gheenoes also track way better when being poled, and I would imagine are more fuel efficient because they are hydrodynamic.
The real appeal is the fiberglass for modification purposes. You can do anything you want with them. Jon boats bring massive durability to the table. For hauling a deer out of the woods or shooting ducks, I’d take the jon boat, but for fly fishing, Gheenoe for sure.
Zach
Actually Zach, I did fill the front and rear decks with great stuff spray foam prior to clsoing them up.
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