[Gumby]

So I’m looking to build a new bowfishing boat but not trying to break the bank. I found a 1660 with extra tall sides(unsure of height) on fb marketplace. Would this boat be stable enough to have 4 guys shooting on the front deck?

 

[baileyb]

So I’m looking to build a new bowfishing boat but not trying to break the bank. I found a 1660 with extra tall sides(unsure of height) on fb marketplace. Would this boat be stable enough to have 4 guys shooting on the front deck?

I had a 1670 and two was all I felt comfortable with on the front. Four guys and a trolling motor is a lot of weight on the front of a 16ft. I don't know if you are going with an elevated deck (I wouldn't with a 16ft) , but it will be even more tipsy if you do and I certainly don't think four guys would work.

 

[SoDakSlayer]

I agree. 4 full grown men on a 1660 would be too much. 1-2 guys would be better. 2-3 younger smaller guys maybe. But certainly wouldnt do an elevated deck either

 

[mnbowfish]

All depends on the depth of the hull, weight in the boat, weight of the humans and the experience you are looking for. It' s not uncommon to see 4 people on the front of a 1648 with an elevated deck if it's a deep enough boat and the humans are smaller. You gotta watch your movements and be prepared to swim.

3 people my size on the front of an 1860 Alumacraft (shallow hull) and we were taking water over the front end if there was much of a ripple.

If you want a boat that is comfortably stable in rough water with 4 average size people on it I would get a bigger boat. If you are looking for a cheap option to get you on the water and you have decent balance go for it.

 

[BoHunter0210]

It's doable. I had 3 adults on my 1648 and have had 4 on my 1760

 

[eshaw]

I've got a 1650 that had a elevated deck on it at one time but I removed it because there wasn't any advantage to it for me. I always fish alone too so I can't speak as to whether 4 would work, maybe if they're toddler size! Two would be good but anything more than that is pushing it and just asking for trouble to me. If I were you I'd grab it, they're kind of hard to come by around here anyways.