Fishing Boat... V-Hall?

Question

I found a boat in my local newspaper... I've been looking for a small fishing boat and it has everything for cheap but its a V-Hall. Would that be ok for bass fishing? It has a trolling motor and gas motor.

Answer 1

Small alum V hulls will handle bigger water than normal flat bottoms..... They cut thru the chop...... better riding......  They cost more than flat bottoms and harder to find. Only  draw back Ive found on mine is its harder to enter and exit boat when when shoring.

Answer 2

a V hull boat is a less stable platform than a semi-v or flat bottom if you plan on standing while you fish. its better in rough water. will not get into shallower water as others. puts more drag on your trolling motor so slower trolling. you will have to select based on how you fish.

Answer 3

V hull is good for bass fishing, great actually in my opinion better than a flat bottom or a tri hull, unless of course you are going fishing in the ocean, then I don't know.

V hull just means when you face the boat from the front, the bottom of it forms a V, a tri hull has three smaller V formations, and a flat bottom is just that: Flat.

Answer 4

"it has everything for cheap"

How could you go wrong?

I've been fishing out of a 14' V-Hull for over 40 years! Yes, that's the same boat for over 40 years!. It was my grandfathers, and I inherited it. It is in nice shape, has 2 live wells (in the middle seat) a 20hp Johnson, a yard sale Minn-Kota trolling motor, and its own bathroom, (coffee can with lid).

It has sure caught a lot of fish!

Answer 5

I have been around boats all of my life and a v hull is the best way to go. A v hulled boat has a better ride if your going to be in semi open waters.  It is also easier to control.