02-05-2012, 01:26 AM
I have several NFO's. It is the only choice for me after past experiences. The things you have heard about warranty? If there is a problem I know Dave goes above and beyond the call. Most problems are self imposed.
That 9' X 4' Seaeagle weighs twice as much as a Renegade which is 9' X 56" Renegade. Wider means more stable...yes you can stand on this boat, and no wood slats.
I drive a Suzuki Grand Vitara. I haul my Renegade with the floor inflated, moto, battery, motormount, sonar, fins, oars, and all the other gear in my Zuk. TD has seen this.
![[Image: IMG_2467.jpg]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f17/FlyGoddess/Outlaw%20X5/IMG_2467.jpg)
The boat weighs "28" lbs, how easy is that! and it is easy to pack on your shoulders
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Note: this was up hill.
I have had this boat out on Henry's and Strawberry with 3' waves, no worries.
You mentioned an interest in a raised seat. You can get a frame or just a seat section which is not in the catalog yet, but I have seen it. A small frame that straps to the seat area, but makes putting a platform seat on possible. Frame looks like the middle seat here
http://www.northforkoutdoors.com/2012catalog/page9.html
If you are buying the boat to fish out of, have your feet/fin in the water allowes more finese. More controll. These boats and I am sure that includes Seaeagle, do not steer well at slow speeds.
The new ODC is interesting but several ideas they are showing have been done before without good results. Does not appear to be a lot of room behind the seat and the whole boat is IN the water meaning a bigger foot print, meaning more drag, not as maneuvering. But Creek Co. is like Bayliner. Offers nice looking/good product for a low price.
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That 9' X 4' Seaeagle weighs twice as much as a Renegade which is 9' X 56" Renegade. Wider means more stable...yes you can stand on this boat, and no wood slats.
I drive a Suzuki Grand Vitara. I haul my Renegade with the floor inflated, moto, battery, motormount, sonar, fins, oars, and all the other gear in my Zuk. TD has seen this.
The boat weighs "28" lbs, how easy is that! and it is easy to pack on your shoulders
Note: this was up hill.
I have had this boat out on Henry's and Strawberry with 3' waves, no worries.
You mentioned an interest in a raised seat. You can get a frame or just a seat section which is not in the catalog yet, but I have seen it. A small frame that straps to the seat area, but makes putting a platform seat on possible. Frame looks like the middle seat here
http://www.northforkoutdoors.com/2012catalog/page9.html
If you are buying the boat to fish out of, have your feet/fin in the water allowes more finese. More controll. These boats and I am sure that includes Seaeagle, do not steer well at slow speeds.
The new ODC is interesting but several ideas they are showing have been done before without good results. Does not appear to be a lot of room behind the seat and the whole boat is IN the water meaning a bigger foot print, meaning more drag, not as maneuvering. But Creek Co. is like Bayliner. Offers nice looking/good product for a low price.
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