OUTLAW EAGLE MANUFACTURING

Kitimat · Joined: 22 May 2015 Posts: 3

Hey guys

I'm new to this site and have been doing a lot of research on boats as I'm looking at buying my first jet boat.

I have been looking at the two style of outlaw boats the Nahanni and the Lynx. Here are the couple of questions I have, I will be using the boat for hunting trips so I know I want UHMW on the bottom of the boat but most of the time I will be in the channel and running the lower skeena river and kitimat river for fishing. is there a big difference between a 8 degree and a 12 degree hull for cutting through the waves.

if I go with the Nahanni I know it's a lighter built boat compared to the Lynx but will it still work good on the shallow rivers if I do end up running one.

Thanks.

k44 · Joined: 17 Jun 2015 Posts: 1

Either one will work fine on the Skeena the 12 degree will cut the waves and give you a smoother ride as for the Kitimat no jetboats are allowed.

Guest · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:47 am Post subject: Which boat model to buy...

If you are planning on spending most of your time in (really) shallow waters, go with the 8 degree hull. Deeper waters the majority of the time can use a 12 degree hull. It's kind of a moot point as you can run a 12 degree hull in 6 inches of water and an 8 degree in 3-4 inches of water. Either way, that is skinny water jet boating. In deeper waters that are a bit rough, your throttle control will be your best tool in your toolbox. If it's rough, go slower to take the pounding out of the ride (as much as possible).

More importantly, if you are wanting 47 inch wide UHMW, the Lynx is your boat. The Nahanni, with it's box stringers (as opposed to extruded T stringers) will only allow applications of 24 inch wide UHMW because of fastener placement conflicting with box stringers. The Lynx with T stringers allows proper placement of the fasteners allowing the wider plastic to be used.

If you would like to discuss the models and construction / options and differences further, please give our sales dept a call and we are happy to talk with you. (403) 347 - 4565

Good questions to ask though. Happy boating!

Kitimat · Joined: 22 May 2015 Posts: 3

thanks for the advise I have been talking with Scott about pricing on the two boats just wanted to see what other people had to say before I do purchase a boat just.

and thanks for the advise also K44 but you can run the mouth of the kitimat river up to the tide line mark lots of guys do for Chinooks.

sneddonrider · Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Posts: 31

I have a 12 deg steel bottom Bobcat with a sj and I wish it was a 8 deg with plastic on the bottom. I have gotten stuck in a lot of places my friends make it thru. But on the flip side my friends really like how my boat drives and steers compared to the 8 deg boats.

My vote is for the 8 deg lynx.

Nahanni is a nice boat but not tough enough for me.

sneddonrider · Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Posts: 31

When I touch bottom my intake gets plugged right away because it he 12 deg it's the first thing to touch.

Kitimat · Joined: 22 May 2015 Posts: 3

sneddonrider · Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Posts: 31

I was in your situation a few years ago but i bought a boat with a light bottom and had issues with it right away and it cost me to trade up to the boat i have now. i ignored the advice of some experienced boaters to save up the last 10k and get the right boat for me and they were right. its not a easy decision but your on the right track imo.

Arthur · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:53 pm Post subject:

Everyone needs 3 boats!

Smoke Show · Joined: 05 Oct 2011 Posts: 77 Location: Fort Nelson, BC

I had a boat built last year (and I love it) but there are some things i'd do different after running in everything from Tuchodi to Shuswap Lake.

First things I wouldn't change: 10 degree, for me its perfect. Offers a bit of both worlds.
Bigger engine, I love the power and I never have an issue getting on step in any situation.
Full Teflon, I've used it....
twin fuel tanks, I still have to haul fuel on long trips but it sure cuts down how much I have to carry extra, plus its great for balancing weight.

Things I would change:
Buy the widest boat you can, the storage is worth every penny.
Full camper top.
Diesel Heater, if you fall in the water or the weather goes to shit or your stuck and have to spend the night. Heat is important.
Wiper.

I'm no expert but I haven't been shy using my boat and I've learned a lot! Best of luck!!