Skiff questions

[John Sv]

Hi, so I am getting close to purchasing a skiff, and have a few questions: for Stampede, Davis, Donner, Eagle, and maybe a once trip to Tomales, with me, my 9 year old and occasionally my wife, do I want a 12 foot or 14 foot skiff? Whats the downside to the bigger boat?
Thanks in advance

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

You are going to trailer it so get a 14' minimum.

What are you looking at so far?

Buying new or used?

[John Sv]

Thanks Bill!
I have a line on a 14 foot klamath deluxe and also a 12 foot gregor. Klamath is newish but a little beat, the gregor is ancient but no repairs.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Does either have a motor? Trailer?

[Mr T]

John, the 14 will end up making you happier in the long run- the extra 2 feet will be useful.

[John Sv]

Thanks for the advice!
Neither have trailers, the 14 has a 10 hp four stroke. Apples and oranges, the 12 would fit anyone's budget, the 14 barely fits the budget for me.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I like 4 stroke motors over the old 2 strokes.

Having a good motor is a good thing.

How would you get it around?

[Randy Lee]

John,
Many lakes won't let you in with a 2 stroke.
Randy

[John Sv]

Thanks!
Yep I would be 4 stroke.

[MThompson]

John,
Many lakes won't let you in with a 2 stroke.
Randy

Just curious which lakes don't allow 2 stroke motors.