CHEAP PREFERRED ALUMINUM OR GLASS, 14 FOOT OR LESS, FOR SUMMER FISHING. E-ME

I know you probably don't wanna hear this but I never met anyone with a 14ft db that did'nt wish they had a 16.

The other day 3 rivers had one of those 11 foot Lavros in their parking lot for sale.

Just saw this, passing it on

FOR SALE: Used, in excellent condition, one of a kind solo drift boat. constructed of the finest marine Mahogany and Purple Heart, bottom of hull is fully coated. Weighs only 64 lbs! This boat is very stable and maneuverable, it is an excellent boat for both river or lake fishing.
$650 Call John Sadler @ John Waynes M&S Service 1.360.457.5372
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I'll agree with Skydriftin, all those that have bought 14 and 15' DB's, have wanted 16. Best to look for one. You'll be happier in the long run.

I'm also considering a 14' boat. Probably a Lavro. I've read before that guys with 14' boats wish they had 16' boats.

Is it possible that people who recommend 16' boats are fishing techniques or rivers that work best with a 16' boat and that's why they recommend them? Other uses may find that the 14' boat works as well or better.

The reason I ask is because I currently have a 10' pram. I use the pram with 2 people. One guy rows and the other guy fishes. We use it for river smallmouth fishing similar to the way westerners fish trout from a drift boat. (casting poppers to the banks) I also use the boat for moving from spot to spot on steelhead rivers while wade fishing.

Even with the 10' boat, I have comfortably float/camped with 2 people. (2 including myself)

The 10'er works well around here because many of our rivers don't have boat launches. We can carry the 10'er quite a ways if necessary.

I'm considering getting a 14' boat because it could still be carried short distances and has plenty of room for 3 guys while fishing or 2 guys with camping gear. (We camp lightweight -- no tables, chairs, big stoves, big tents, etc.)

Most of the time I'd only have 2 people in the boat anyway. So wouldn't a 14' boat be better for me? If not, why would I like a 16' boat better?

Any comments on the 14' Lavros or comments on similar sized boats?

Thanks.

I've never been in a 14' drift boat. But I can tell you that they don't have "plenty of room" for three people.
I do think they're kinda cool, though. For 1-2 people, that is.