Looking to build a custom 2072 kicker this winter. Builders are narrowed down too Monster, Prodigy, and Long Beach. Would love to hear from anyone that has had a boat built by these guys. Also what are some of the small things you did to your hull that make it work for you? Just looking for any advice or tips before I pull the trigger on a new hull.
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Looking to build a custom 2072 kicker this winter. Builders are narrowed down too Monster, Prodigy, and Long Beach. Would love to hear from anyone that has had a boat built by these guys. Also what are some of the small things you did to your hull that make it work for you? Just looking for any advice or tips before I pull the trigger on a new hull.
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Im obviously partial to my builds, but Ive not fished from a more user-friendly layout than mine. Nothing has even come close honestly. Heres a few things I really like:
-Large front deck -
-BIG, wide, usable walk arounds that double for bow and push pole storage
-Step-ups that also house speakers
-Removable totes in the rear for dry storage
-Below deck access for batteries and anchor
-Sealed kockpit from the rest of the hull, letting it drain with 2" dual flush drains
-Having the light rails elevated, so blood can be sprayed off the front and sides of the deck w/o having it run back
into the boat
-Having the console also elevated so when powerwashing the kockpit, blood can flow under the console instead of getting stuck in the corner (to be built yet
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-Using flush mounted tackle trays for tools, tips, nuts, bolts, headlights, etc etc...best invention EVER
-On a similar concept as a deck over, having everything 'flow' from the front and rear decks, and walk arounds...which means a clear path all the way around the boat. No wires, shift levers, poles, console, etc etc...
-If you're sporting a kicker around rocks and obstacles, you'll want either poly or a 3/16"+ bottom
Theres prolly more that Im missing, but thats what popped into my head.
-Large front deck -
-BIG, wide, usable walk arounds that double for bow and push pole storage
-Step-ups that also house speakers
-Removable totes in the rear for dry storage
-Below deck access for batteries and anchor
-Sealed kockpit from the rest of the hull, letting it drain with 2" dual flush drains
-Having the light rails elevated, so blood can be sprayed off the front and sides of the deck w/o having it run back
into the boat
-Having the console also elevated so when powerwashing the kockpit, blood can flow under the console instead of getting stuck in the corner (to be built yet
)-Using flush mounted tackle trays for tools, tips, nuts, bolts, headlights, etc etc...best invention EVER
-On a similar concept as a deck over, having everything 'flow' from the front and rear decks, and walk arounds...which means a clear path all the way around the boat. No wires, shift levers, poles, console, etc etc...
-If you're sporting a kicker around rocks and obstacles, you'll want either poly or a 3/16"+ bottom
Theres prolly more that Im missing, but thats what popped into my head.
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i own a long beach and so does a friend of mine. boats are VERY well built.
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Have you seen the 2072 hull just posted in the classifieds? The Longbeach boats look nice too.
Yeah buy the 1 fullbore posted. Done deal an no waiting
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The big walk arounds help a lot, for many reasons. I am very partial to a flush deck for nighttime, closer to the fish and less up and down. Only reason I wouldn't do a full deck over, is it seems like you loose a lot of useable space, even with a lot of hatches on em. The center console on a 2072 is nice also.
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I have 3 buddies who have the only 3 Prodigy's in the state of California. They make a fine hull exactly to your specifications.
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Long Beach built my boat as well. Don't know anything about the other builders. Robert was closest, has a great reputation, and was easy to work with.
I did a full deck over, a semi self-bailing design by surrounding hatch lids with channels that empty out the side of the boat, an elevated console, and handrails all the way around. Hopefully the sponsons will keep the boat floating shallow after adding both the outboard and fan. I'm only now getting close to launching it for its maiden voyage.
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I did a full deck over, a semi self-bailing design by surrounding hatch lids with channels that empty out the side of the boat, an elevated console, and handrails all the way around. Hopefully the sponsons will keep the boat floating shallow after adding both the outboard and fan. I'm only now getting close to launching it for its maiden voyage.
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I like that boat!!Long Beach built my boat as well. Don't know anything about the other builders. Robert was closest, has a great reputation, and was easy to work with.
I did a full deck over, a semi self-bailing design by surrounding hatch lids with channels that empty out the side of the boat, an elevated console, and handrails all the way around. Hopefully the sponsons will keep the boat floating shallow after adding both the outboard and fan. I'm only now getting close to launching it for its maiden voyage.
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Here's a thread I previously posted some build pictures at:
http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?87202-Custom-Boat-Builder&highlight=long+beach
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Might put Blazer on your list also. They just built a 2070 for a buddy of mine and its pretty sweet, plus they are closer than the others.
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