Twin Hull Skiff vs V Hull Skiff

[Flipv1983]

I don't know exactly what I'm looking for as an answer but I'm seeking input by someone knowledgeable w hull types and applications. Let me start w my main type of fishing is in the Bay and Flats of Tampa and St.Pete area. So ability to withstand moderate chop and shallow draft are important. I was at Bass Pro Shops today and was looking at some Makos. I currently have a 16' Shallow V style hull. I loved the look of the Mako twin v style skiff. It had much more room and I know it take less power to operate. Any input on the pros and cons of these 2 different designs by applications listed above would be great.

Thanks

Phill

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Twin Hull Skiff vs V Hull Skiff

Can you power it with one engine? Most Cats need dual motors.

 

[gddavid]

Re: Twin Hull Skiff vs V Hull Skiff

Starting with disclaimer that I have not been on the Mako 16 twin vee skiff, it is my experience that the smaller twin hull or catamaran boats ride very well in a small chop up until the wave height exceeds the clearance of the tunnel between the two hulls. When they are running at speed the air going between the hulls compresses and helps lift the boat to ride higher in the water, increasing the clearance but there will always be a wave height at which the waves start to slap the bottom of the hull in the middle and the ride get rought. (As any boat the period or distance between the waves makes a big difference). Generally the larger the catamaran the higher the clearance. Some designs are a little better than others with dealing with the "hull slap" so I would take a ride. I would expect Mako to say that their design is unique and doesn't have this limitation but check for yourself.


Chris1956: many of the smaller (18' and under) power cats are single engine