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Posts by Mick McGrath

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Why Do Kayaks Have Styrofoam?

So you've just bought a new kayak and are all set to try it out. You get in the cockpit only to discover you have to straddle a huge piece of Styrofoam that is bolted to your boat. Should you just...

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Can You Use a Drift Boat on a Lake?

Drift boats are iconic shallow water boats that are most often found in the turbulent waters of the Rogue and McKenzie rivers in Oregon, were they were born. They are fantastic river runners and...

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Skiff vs Drift Boat. Cost, Capacity, Use and Convenience

Drift boats and skiffs can sometimes be seen on the same waters especially when fishing is involved. But when it comes to choosing between these two boats you may be at a loss to know which one is...

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What Jon Boat is the Best For Your Specific Needs?

Jon boats are extremely popular for inland water use across America. They are excellent fishing, hunting and general utility vessels. But with so much choice available from many different...

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Drift Boat vs Raft. Cost, Capacity, Use and Convenience

If you have ever witnessed boaters fighting against whitewater currents or battling with class IV rapids on the McKenzie and Rogue rivers in Oregon then you will likely have seen two of the most...

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High Freeboard vs Low Freeboard. Battle of the Boats

Freeboard is the measurement given from the waterline to the top of a boat's sides or deck. In this battle of the boats we look at high freeboard vs low freeboard to see the benefits and...

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It all started quite a few years ago (more than I care to mention) with a small used Jon boat that I bought. After some fun days on the river I eventually purchased an 18ft Tracker. The rest is history!

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