Tyler0420 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I'm looking to buy a boat in the next month or two. Something 14-18' aluminum with a 20-50 horse power motor. Looking to spend around $ 2-5000 What is roughly the minimum size you would need to power through the niagara current? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Anyone have a boat for sale let me know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4life82 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I don't know if there is a minimum but I wouldn't personally go lower then a 14 with a 30hp just because if the back pressure that's created at the Queenston dock when coming in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 14ft with a twenty would work fine ,,just stay away from devils hole with that setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalleyeChaser Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Ive got a 16'7 lund with a 70 yamaha n she works great in the river Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daler Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Tyler...i have a 14 footer (deeper hull with centre console) and a 25hp. Never had a problem on the upper river. I venture on erie occasionaely when the weather/ wind allows. I have never fished the lower so i have no comment. Before I bought my boat, I hired a guide (Paul at Cast Adventures) to fish the upper and erie to get a first hand view and feel for the water. If you go with a 14 footer....seriously look at a deeper hull boat. Will give you the extra comfort, stability and confidence. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOE FISHIN Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 It depends on what you fish for... I have a 14ft deep v with a twenty and it works fine for both the upper and the lower... I'm not going anywhere near Devils hole. I would go larger and include a bow mounted trolling motor on my next go around... Set yer budget a wee bit higher... 16ft 40hp bow mounted trolling motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 14' is min. But a 16". Wide deep V with bow mount and 50 hp would be more optimal. And because of the ice go alum not fibreglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. Can't wait to get out on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lund-SS Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I used to fish it with a 14' and a 15 hp But I've driven from the mouth to the queenston launch in a 12' and a 2hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 On the Upper River, that is fine. It will allow to navigate the smaller tribs and even Erie on the good days. Mr.Plummer is right in saying a deep hull and a bow mount troller is a good idea. Don't for get to leave a little in the budget for a GPS/fish finder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ya I kinda want a boat that will come with troller motor,fish finder/gps maybe even some down riggers. Deep haul Forsure I wanna be able to go out on erie/ontario if there is a lil chop on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Don't rush to buy 1 just to have it.Good deals to be had early spring & I would suggest you water test it or have a reliable person/shop do an inspection.It could run fine on muffs but have issues under load etc.. I rushed on my first 2 boats because I thought the deal would be gone & ended up way over budget by the time I did repairs that were hidden issues.If the outboard is iffy at all there is a few grand wasted.Good luck & be carefull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkootur Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hey Tyler I have a smoker craft 14 ft with 25 hp mercury only a couple of hrs on it I will be selling its on a trailer in your price range 5000 or so if your interested you can contact me through email at jkootur@yahoo.com thx Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel21 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 14ft and 15hp works great for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Are there any launches near the mouth of ontario/niagara that u can launch at this time of yr maybe this weekend? How's the ice around that area right now? Thanks for any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Port dalhousie .... no idea on ice though ... if you want to get to the mouth of the niagara queenston would be a better launch ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomie Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 The queenston dock is much closer to the mouth than Port Dalhousie. The river is a calmer ride if there is any wind, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Definately safer to go from queenston.we,ve loaded at weller a few times and regretted it on the way back in.That would be frozen now anyhow.Queenston for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmate Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 14ft and 15hp works great for meditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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