16' wide novi boat

[NausetBruno]

I know dj smith made one of these around 8ft wide. Hes not in production anymore? Anyone else know of a builder? I need one wide/stable because i will be hauling 1000lbs~ of weight at a time

 

[Eslang]

how about a 24' Leblanc?

 

[Eastporter]

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Check these guys out.

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[lobstercatcher]

I know dj smith made one of these around 8ft wide. Hes not in production anymore? Anyone else know of a builder? I need one wide/stable because i will be hauling 1000lbs~ of weight at a time

A lot of Novi's were bought because the price was dirt cheap for a lot of boat. The Canadian dollar was 65 cents on the dollar and they were cheaper to begin with.

If you have to spend more money for a novi boat than a downeast boat, you probably are not thinking a boat purchase out correctly.. they can make a 16' wide downeaster.

 

[BOSBoatMan]

NausetBruno

I think he's picked up some government work and that's why he's quiet these days. That's a rumor if I heard, but I could be totally wrong.

Check out the Leblanc now made by Wedgeport. I have a 16'10"x8'1" Leblanc myself in a center console configuration...google him, chap's name is Peter Bennett.

 

[BOSBoatMan]

And if you search for my thread 2007 Leblanc 1610 you'll see what I have. There are schematics, pictures, and a build thread.

 

[lobstercatcher]

I got it. Hes looking for a skiff.

16' wide novi boat threw me.

 

[NausetBruno]

thanks for the replies guys. I like that 16 leblanc a lot, will be something i look into. Basically what i need the boat for is a lobster skiff to and from my 35'. I do not have a dock at my landing. Its about a 10 minute ride to the mooring by skiff. The beach where i unload is very rocky so the hull will take abuse. Every 2-3 years i will have to take the engine off, flip the boat over and glass a new strip on the keel. This is why i was thinking 16 novi, one spot will hit the shore taking the abuse. Unlike my friend with a whaler, very stable, but has to glass each tri when they wear down. Being wide and stable is ideal because with 1000 pounds on board a 16' things can get a little tipsy. Hopefully with a 40 or 50 i can get on plane with that much weight as well. Hopefully something used will pop up or i might have to go new

 

[lobstercatcher]

A lot of guys use Carolina skiffs now. A 16 " ought to hold a 1000lbs easy enough. They make them bigger if it isn't.

A novi will have the pointed bow where a Carolina skiff has the wide flat ramp bow. It would also be easier loading and unloading from the bow if that is how you have to do it.

 

[duxbait]

How about one of those novis they use for rock weed? Not sure who makes them but i think they are about 18'x9'. They would hold the 1000lbs easy. Or for a cheap fix would a wood skiff work? Add an extra layer of plywood to the bow that is easy to replace. Easy to push and cheap to make

 

[NausetBruno]

Carolina skiff has always been a top option. Only problem is the bottom takes a ton of wear. I use a culling board so i can slide crates rights into the back of my truck. Since the whole bottom is flat theres really no protection like a small keel can offer. A friends of mine bought one last year and in one season it needed a gallon or so of resin. Im currently running a 16ft wooden skiff. Seems like every year i fix more rot and paint forever so ive been dreaming for a bit of a glass boat

 

[BOSBoatMan]

Nausetbruno

I thought about it. I know of a new Leblanc 16 that's on the hard. If you send me an email I can send you a link to a picture of it. She was built in 07 I believe and never been registered/titled/or used....just like mine but a slightly different configuration.

Seller's very tough to get a hold of but I can find out if he's still got it. It was there when i drove by about four months ago.