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Layout boat for big lake
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Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:32 amby Lake Erie deary
I'm looking for a layout boat for the Lake Erie preferably plastic or light weight and can handle nasty weather. Anyone know any good brands?
Re: Layout boat for big lake
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Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:22 pmby DeadEye_Dan
Doesn't exist.
The best riding, most seaworthy layout boats are heavy.
There are companies that make light boats, but they don't handle heavy seas well and they are noisy (lots of slap).
IMO the best quality layouts are being made by Bankes, and they stand behind what they sell.
Re: Layout boat for big lake
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Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:53 pmby Rick
Just noticed your user name, Erie Deary. Do they still make 'em? Back in the '70s there must have been a bazillion and twelve Erie Dearies in the Western Basin on any given morning of the walleye season.
(Don't remember who made the layouts I've hunted in Lake Erie, just that on rough mornings I preferred running the tender.)
Re: Layout boat for big lake
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Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:33 pmby don novicki
Build your own try marshmonster.com or UFO layouts they both sell plans I believe. Nothing like gunning Bill's from your own box...
Re: Layout boat for big lake
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Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:22 pmby BayCityGnr
Bankes Pumpkinseed! Extremely light and plenty of room for people with size 12 feet!