So I have a 1989 Reinell with OMC 5.0 - brief history to give context to problem. Boat is on lake only in spring/summer months. Last year boat performed fine all season. Off lake last October and dry stored until May this year (same as every year). Changed impeller to begin season. Boat was...
Re: Boat suggestions living on skinny water lake canal
Well months later I'm finally responding. Turns out the best advice was to see what my neighbors were running. In the shallowest part of the canal (where I'm at), everyone runs I/O. Once the water gets a bit deeper towards the lake, I...
Re: Boat suggestions living on skinny water lake canal
I don't see many skiffs (at least on CL) for sale around here. To get to a flatter hull, could I run a tri-hull w/ OB or maybe scrap the open bow concept and go for a true ski-type boat w/ OB, like this? Seems like this would have to run...
Re: Boat suggestions living on skinny water lake canal
Thanks for all the input. I think a jet drive (and pontoon) would be out of my price range. I will keep my eyes open for a tri-hull or older aluminum open bow. If anyone has any other specific brand type suggestions, I'd be interested in...
Hi, this is my first post, so please be patient with me. I recently moved to a home that backs to a very shallow (14-18") canal that leads to a lake. I'm thinking about getting a boat to use for general recreation, mostly cruising and maybe towing a skier or tuber. I don't have a very big...
