SouthernWake Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hello everyone, Looking for an older lapstrake Hewes, prefer 18'. I'm in SC but don't mind traveling for the right boat. If anyone has any leads let me know! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Out of curiosity, why a lap strake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Nag Juice said: Out of curiosity, why a lap strake? Really like the look of it. Growing up in FL it was the classic flats boat and has always appealed to me. I guess I wouldn't turn down a deal on a newer one but if I had my pick it would be lapstrake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Where in SC are you? I come across a few deals from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Columbia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 There's are a few Lapps in Florida http://daytona.craigslist.org/boa/5938764192.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 There seem to be lots of 16's for sale but the 18's are lil harder to come by. If your on FB there is a page called "Lappy nation" and they often have some pop up. Don't discount a 19' either, they have a front livewell which is nice. I had a Lappy for 12 years. Loved it and the attention it got. I prefer it over the new hewes models any day of week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Quote I had a Lappy for 12 years. Loved it and the attention it got. Remember that a Hewes Redisher 17 before MBG was measured at 17'-10" after about a year or two of MBG aquiring Hewes the boat remained the same length but they called it an 18. I've got a 1989 (first year MBG) Lap Strake Redfisher 17 I am selling, needs some TLC though. But I am in Miami, a little to far I would think to travel. I love the boat and the ride and the attention but had to get into a bay boat for the family and friends. It gets kinda tight on a Redfisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awall Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I have a 16' in Charleston if you decide to look outside of the 18's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 22 hours ago, Nag Juice said: There's are a few Lapps in Florida http://daytona.craigslist.org/boa/5938764192.html A few boats in Florida caught my eye, just need to convince someone to meet me half way around Jacksonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Also I usually fish with myself, 1 other person, a cooler and livewell. I would like to reliably run mid 40s, will a 115 be a good fit or should I look for a 150? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I run in the mid to upper 40's all day long with an old Johnson 110, just need a bigger gas tank! If the 115 is propped correctly you should not have a problem with the mid 40's. With the larger engines like the v-6's and 4 strokes the older lapstrakes get real squatty in my opinion and you lose draft obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 3 hours ago, SouthernWake said: Also I usually fish with myself, 1 other person, a cooler and livewell. I would like to reliably run mid 40s, will a 115 be a good fit or should I look for a 150? My 1998 RF 18 will run confit any 46.5-47.5 with one person loaded to fish. I have run 50-50.5 a couple times by myself, light fuel and no tackle. I have a 1998 130 Yamaha V4 and my best prop is a 19p Yamaha pro with some Barracuda Props work done. I have a friend with the same boat, but he has a OX66 V6 150. He squats a little more (not much) and runs around 52-54 consistently with a 21p Yamaha Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bod/5966482467.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter44 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Good choice buddy and hope you find the one you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I saw one in the Columbia CL a little while back. Maybe you can still find it. Watch Charleston as well. They pop up there from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Found a bayfisher that I may be headed to FL to pick up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipturn Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can't go wrong with a Hewes Bayfisher, RF, or Lappy! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookbytes Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 On 12/31/2017 at 8:35 PM, snookbytes said: 1997 Hewes 18ft. Bayfisher; 2000 F115 Yamaha side console layout. 4 blade turbo prop and spare 3 blade yamaha prop. 24 vt. Minn Kota trolling motor 2005 Aluminum trailer with stainless package G. Loomis push pole Full cover. removable battery box and trolling motor. 16 K Please contact snookbytes@gmail.com for inquiries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailingloop Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I have a 95 Bayfisher that I am probably going to move shortly. Yamaha 115; MinnKota trolling motor; service records; trailer just redone. I am in Beaufort, SC area if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird dog Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 call me Sun have 18 redfisher for sale 478 689 0545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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