Lowe V1258??

[garroyo130]

Anyone have any experience with the Lowe V1258 boat? 

 

https://www.loweboats.com/utility-boats/v1258/

 

At 130 lbs, would a trolling motor move this boat ok? or would it be a nightmare getting around? 

[MN Fisher]

For comparison sake - my Scout SS canoe is 84# empty. Add in the TM, battery, gear, mods and me and we're looking at 350#-400#. The 30# MinnKota Endura I have will push that to around 4.5mph according to my GPS.

[garroyo130]

20 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

 The 30# MinnKota Endura I have will push that to around 4.5mph according to my GPS.

Thanks for the response. Im looking for a decent boat for smaller electric only waters. I had considered a 2 man but unless i can get an 8 footer for around $500, I feel my money is better spent elsewhere.

[MN Fisher]

4 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

Thanks for the response. Im looking for a decent boat for smaller electric only waters. I had considered a 2 man but unless i can get an 8 footer for around $500, I feel my money is better spent elsewhere.

Sun Dolphin Sportsman 8 - on sale at BPS for $499.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/sun-dolphin-sportsman-2-person-boat

[garroyo130]

2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Sun Dolphin Sportsman 8 - on sale at BPS for $499.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/sun-dolphin-sportsman-2-person-boat

Not in Texas it ain't

[MN Fisher]

5 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

Not in Texas it ain't

Well....darn it all. It is a 'different country' after all.

[garroyo130]

Just now, MN Fisher said:

Well....darn it all. It is a 'different country' after all.

I think its a BPS thing to be honest. Their website lets me add the more expensive Pelican 120 without any issues. I tried contacting customer support with no luck finding a workaround.

[MN Fisher]

8 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

I think its a BPS thing to be honest. Their website lets me add the more expensive Pelican 120 without any issues. I tried contacting customer support with no luck finding a workaround.

Checked Sportsman's Warehouse - closest to you is Las Cruces, NM - they have one in stock for $529

It'd take a road trip...

 

[VolFan]

I have the 1468 with a 55lb troller. You'll move just fine - that's basically a big tin kayak.

[garroyo130]

Just now, VolFan said:

I have the 1468 with a 55lb troller. You'll move just fine - that's basically a big tin kayak.

Do you think it would be possible to try to add flooring over part of it? 

[VolFan]

100% yes. Mine has a deck over the front third. It is however a V, so that front rolls some. Its definitely not a flat bottom.

[garroyo130]

1 minute ago, VolFan said:

100% yes. Mine has a deck over the front third. It is however a V, so that front rolls some. Its definitely not a flat bottom.

Yeah im still trying to decide whether i should go with this or a jon boat. It seems weird to me that when i was looking for a 2 man everyone talked about the poor stability of jon boats. 

 

You happy with your purchase or would you go with something else? 

[Black Hawk Basser]

I would not get a jon boat.  I had a 12 footer and could never stand up in that dang thing.

[VolFan]

I'm incredibly happy with my purchase. Its perfect for me and my three person family for a first boat and step up from a kayak.

[VolFan]

Also - My son stands on that deck to fish with 0 problems.

Primary stability of a jon is better, but once that goes, you're swamped. The V rolls some in waves and if you walk around, but at no time have I ever felt it was unstable. They're great little fishing boats.

[HTA]

VolFan,

Did you install the deck yourself or is this an option that can be ordered?  How much weight does the deck add?  What do you power the boat with? Thanks!