Wacissa river in a 17' boat?

[procraftwes]

I've got a 17' Proline CC and usually fish st marks.

The wife expressed and interest in checking out the springs(no kayaks).

I have a 4x4 Grand Cherokee with mud tires so a dirt ramp isn't a big deal.

The boat drafts about 11" loaded up with gear and 2 guys. On plane I'm not sure but I'd be idling around anyway.

I couldn't find anything in the regs about size limits but I also don't want to look like a jackwagon.

[Salty Gator]

We went 2 weeks ago and saw plenty of larger duck hunting types of aluminum skiffs( camo line x w big mud engine) that were at least 18 feet. It does get shallow in places , but I think you will be fine. Beautiful river

[Flint River Pirate]

You should be fine. Just go slower than normal!

[procraftwes]

You should be fine. Just go slower than normal!

I was thinking Idle speed.

I live within 10-15 minutes from there and sometimes you just want to use the boat for a couple hours.

[RedMann]

A 17' Proline in the Wascissa River? Really? Big difference between a johnboat and a Proline but I guess you never know till you go.

[procraftwes]

A 17' Proline in the Wascissa River? Really? Big difference between a johnboat and a Proline but I guess you never know till you go.

Its far from a jon boat.

Probably hurting my case but it has a 150 V6 on it .

[RedMann]

Its far from a jon boat.

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Right, that was my point. It's been a while since I've been on that river and I expect the water level may be higher with the rain lately but I sure would be nervous trying to run that boat there.

[RCS]

Every time I've ever been, I've seen large bass boats on the river. You should be fine.

[RED ZONE 48]

ROCK'S and GRASS , that is all you need to know .

[bpac]

You'll be fine. Just take it slow.

[MudDucker]

There is an old dam about half between the head waters and goose pasture. If you go downstream over it, I don't think you will be able to get back over it if you have to go upstream.

[procraftwes]

Every time I've ever been, I've seen large bass boats on the river. You should be fine.

I'd say thats a fair comparison.

Proline 17's do have a deep V with fairly high gunnels.



I probably wont try it for awhile as I keep my boat in St Marks and don't bring it home much.

[rocket]

Not to be pessimistic but I predict you find every rock in that river. I wish you luck.