Modified V vs Deep V

C0holfr

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Looking for some insight
Currently own a 16’ Alumacraft deep v with prop outboard, recently find myself fishing rivers more than lakes/reservoirs. Bumped a few submerged rocks this season, luckily only damaged a prop so far. Thinking of making the switch to a 16’ Lowe modified v with a jet motor, wondering how well it would perform on the occasional big water trip especially in windy conditions & waves. Guessing not as well as the deep v, hope adequate enough to safely get home if wind blows up?
 

Pmt133

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Back in the day, dad had a grumman 14W (obviously shorter than a 16) which was a wide 14 with a modified v. He enjoyed it on the south bay of long Island and is currently looking for another. It'll do good enough I'd think.
 
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