Standing on custom deck

[bhorlings]

I know this may sound wierd but...Is any standing on their custom deck or do you lean on the pedestal seat? I just wondering how stable a 1436 is going to be... i.e. will i need to lean on the pedestal or can I just stand on it? I don't want to constantly end up in the drink.

[wagn]

i stand all the time, just make sure you have good balance

[bhorlings]

What size is your boat?

[71Rig]

I have a 1436 and I can tap dance on it.  I have a leaning seat that I keep there when I fish 9-12 hour days but it's stable.  I'm 5'11" and 230.  Just be careful when hitting that trolling motor in the front.  If it's on high it will give you a wiggle ;D.  

You just need to get out and try it.  It will take a little getting used to but not a big deal.

[bhorlings]

Thanks for the advice. I keep hedging on getting a 1436 or something bigger. If I do that then I basically won't have money for upgrades for a while.

Quick question. The 36 in 1436 means that it is 36" at the bottom of the transom correct?

[jemackinnon83]

That is correct bhorlings.  The 36 in 1436 is the width of the boat at the bottom.  I've got a 1232, alone I am comfortable with the stability.  When I get my wife and son in there with me is when I've gotta be a little more careful.  I sit in the back and have a 9" pedestal/seat that I use while fishing.  I try to only stand on the floor and not up on the deck, it makes it too top heavy.

[jhoffman]

Mine is that size. I stood up on the deck the other night while I had my family out. As soon as the old lady moved to do something I sat back down pretty fast. WARN ME!