Just bought a Carolina Skiff J16 & have a few questions...
Jul 27, 2008 · Just bought a J16, Large front deck & an aluminum trailer with a fold away tongue! I am very excited, but I have a lot of questions! I will be powering it with a 25hp tiller motor (manual start). And right now I am strongly considering the new Evinrude etec 25hp outboard that is coming out in a few weeks.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - Carolina Skiff J16
Jan 2, 2003 · Carolina Skiff J16 A good friend of mine has a J16 w/ a Yamaha 25 hp 4 stroke and it is a great little inshore boat. It rides about like you would expect a light flat bottom w/ low freeboard to - so, yes, the ride is rough and wet if its choppy.
Carolina Skiff J16 Project - iboats Boating Forums
Feb 6, 2014 · Re: Carolina Skiff J16 Project Cool project. These old Carolina Skiffs are a great and I love the center console set up. Looks like you definitely need to replace the transom. Using a non-rotting composite material would be nice, if you have the money, but you can also use wood, if need be.
What size trolling motor do I need for my J16 Carolina Skiff?
Dec 4, 2011 · May I ask for some quick trolling motor advice for my J16 Carolina Skiff? I found a sizing chart, but it was kind of confusing. My boat really doesn't fit the chart, it is a jon boat, but it's not an aluminum hull jon boat, it is a fiberglass Carolina Skiff. The chart mentioned a 'v' hull, mine doesn't have that either, it is a flat nose Skiff.
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Jun 10, 2008 · RE: carolina skiff j16 not planing out You also might want to go weigh the thing somewhere, and see how the weight compares with the specs from CS. Those skiffs can soak up a tremendous amount of water from poorly bedded screw holes and hull gouges, and that will of course make it hard to plane.
15hp 4-stroke yamaha and j16 carolina skiff - Boating Forum
Aug 31, 2002 · Re: 15hp 4-stroke yamaha and j16 carolina skiff Thanks for imput. Curious if you knew the displacement of the old OMC 15hp's ..The 15 Yammaha powerhead, minus valves looks dramitically bigger at 20 cu/.in. May have to just go the 25hp route and keep the …
Carolina Skiff? - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum
Jul 10, 2012 · I used to have a Carolina Skiff 218 DLV with a T-Top. After two years on the middle Chesapeake Bay (Bloody Point down to the Gas Docks) I finally threw in the towel and sold the Carolina Skiff..it is simply too flat bottomed to run on the Bay 90% of the time.
The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum - carolina skiff j16 setup
After consideration largely influenced by some feedback from here, I am going to set up a Carolina Skiff j16 with a 40hp (max rated hp) remote motor. The j16 comes with either a 15" or 20" transom. Since I will be buying a new motor, I can get whatever shaft length I need. What are the pros and cons of the different transom heights.
Carolina Skiff J16 Deck Repair - iboats Boating Forums
Feb 4, 2020 · Hi everyone, I just acquired a 1999 Carolina Skiff J16 with a 25hp outboard. The hull is in decent shape for a 1999 and wasn’t used much as it was a police boat on the Eastern Shore. After buying it I noticed there is damage on the rear deck on the wall of the cut out above the drain hole area opposite the transom.
Prop size and pitch for Carolina Skiff J16CC and Yamaha 40hp 4 …
Jun 7, 2010 · Re: Prop size and pitch for Carolina Skiff J16CC and Yamaha 40hp 4 cycle The total weight of the boat will be the end factor in determining what prop you eventually end up with. My J16 is like yours, plus 2 batteries and a trolling motor. By myself, I use a 11.6x13 prop and turn about 5300rpm.