I have been looking for such a boat too. I have always used inflatables, but found a nice stillwater lake that does not allow inflatables and would like to go back there. I have a Mazda pickup, which is about the same as a Ranger. I have looked at the Walker boats and may even end up getting one, but they are a little wider than would fit between the wheel humps and maybe a little heavier than I want to mess with. (My friends aluminum boat fits fine, but it takes two to handle and I do go out alone a lot).
But the real reason I am responding is that I came across an old Popular Science (March '86) article about Monfort boats. What caught my eye was that they were made from ultralight aircraft materials and the perfect size boat for me weighed 8 lbs. Its from a kit, so I would imagine that you can adjust some of the parameters fairly easily. Anyway I searched on the term Monfort Boat and came up with several good hits. It looks like they are thriving and may be a good option. Here is one link: http://www.geodesicairoliteboats.com/. Good luck, Steve > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kent Lufkin > Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 8:51 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Small stillwater craft? > > > I've been thinking about picking up a small (8-10 foot) pram > or Jon boat for stillwater fishing only. It should be > lightweight, seat two, and fit in the back of my Ranger > pickup. Not knowing a thing about either type of craft, I'd > appreciate any advice you might be able to offer on the > advantages or disavantages of each. > > Thanks in advance, > > Kent Lufkin > >
