Glacier Boats of Alaska - Builder's Forums
Great Alaskan and Boat Building => General Discussion about the Great Alaskan => Topic started by: J.Wil on May 06, 2018, 07:37:31 PM
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Does anyone know what the height from bow to waterline is at normal trim? Wondering if a bow mount trolling motor is a possibility. I use one all the time on my current boat to hold position in current for striper fishing. So much more control pulling from the bow.
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Does anyone know what the height from bow to waterline is at normal trim? Wondering if a bow mount trolling motor is a possibility. I use one all the time on my current boat to hold position in current for striper fishing. So much more control pulling from the bow.
At the DWL (3" above the chine at the stern), the vertical distance from the peak of the bow down to the waterline is 51-1/2 inches. Add additional for thickness of bow pulpit - Which is likely what you'd mount your trolling motor on? Figure another inch for the pulpit thickness...
Brian
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That sounds like it would work. They make a 72" shaft, it might bob out in waves. Still worth it for times you can use it. One of the things I like about the GA and tolmans is the open, recessed anchor locker so you can safely deploy the anchor or stand to cast. If we see breaking fish it's nice to put one guy in the bow and sneak up with the trolling motor. Thanks Brian
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Sounds fun .. when are we going?
:D
Brian
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Casting from the bow in offshore NW waters is kind of spooky without a hand rail. I know from experience! Last fall, I had a bow rail fabricated. Because it was coming into the rainy season, I waited till I had some warm sunny weather to take it apart and over bore the mounting holes and fill with epoxy then remount.
The forward rail is the same height as my cockpit rails made out of 1 1/4 brushed aluminum. Now one or two of the crew can safely cast from the bow.
http://blog.nwoutdoorwriter.com/dcf144ff-4822-45c8-aa57-50528a58d79c/
http://blog.nwoutdoorwriter.com/1a2593f7-cc6e-4260-9a7f-7a2b0b3e1bf7/
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Kent ... your rails are the nicest and best that I've seen yet!
Brian
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Yes the Paula Js rails are great. Whole project was an inspiration to watch Kent. I've got a couple good friends to help out with a bow rail at cost when the time comes. It'll be interesting to see how pulpit hopefully with a windlass, trolling motor and rail all interact. Long way to go first. Shop needs siding and wiring, but work keeps getting in the way. Hard to turn down the $.
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Yes the Paula Js rails are great. Whole project was an inspiration to watch Kent. I've got a couple good friends to help out with a bow rail at cost when the time comes. It'll be interesting to see how pulpit hopefully with a windlass, trolling motor and rail all interact. Long way to go first. Shop needs siding and wiring, but work keeps getting in the way. Hard to turn down the $.
Progress is progress ... even if you just do a little and keep your $$ in your pocket for awhile, the boat will get done. It's The Journey.... :)
Brian