Mat
I have just finished rigging the freedom so it is pretty well finished. I thought about the South Wind but What I really need is a Yak 12 ft long
30 inches, wide flat bottom. Similar design on the hull as Freedom with
a cockpit like I built on the freedom sealed bulkheads .
Ok now let me explain why I want these things in a boat. 12 ft will just throw in back of the truck no rack with tailgate down and be legal. 30 inches wide I have a soninlaw thats a big boy so it would be comfortable and it would be stable for new folks to try. Like the flatbottom for fishing shallow and stable put ins . with the sealed bulkheads you have the best of both worlds low seating position so is stable low wind signature. but works like a sit on top easy to get in and doesn't catch much water if you do turtle.
Ron
I weigh 215 but I need at least 100 lbs over that, this will be a flat water are slow river boat.
I have a Heritage 9.5 does ok with me in it but kills my legs and feet about an hour I start hurting .
Ron
Hairy
Here in TX you can extend over back of the truck 3ft without flagging it
I have a 7 ft bed 2 ft on tailgate so 12 ft is realy the legal limit. I want this boat as an extra and a boat that I can throw in back of truck go fish for an hour or two.
Ron