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nhbassman:
How would a 12ft flat bottom handle in bigger lakes vs a 12 vhull?

Seahunt:
It would blow around badly in the wind.
V hull's are the way to go on bigger lakes.
Even with the V hull, you have to pick your days and spots with a 12' boat.

taxid:
A cousin of mine nearly got swamped on a lake with a 12 foot boat. Water was coming into the transom. It wasn't the wind it was ski boats.

Johnnh:
It's all about knowing your limits

A 12ft flat bottom on the big lakes is a disaster in the making. Boat wakes are one issue but your enemy is the wind. The flat bottom 12 ft usually has about 12 inches of freeboard / Grunwald (distance from water to top of boat rail) .

A 12 ft v hull has a a little more height but this adds to navigation issues in rougher water because the boat is light and the winds will turn you around in a heartbeat.

I have a 14 ft lund with a 25hp merc and this boat is extremely sturdy. I still would never use it on the big lakes

800stealth:
Agreed with all above, a 12 footer is a pond hopper not a lake boat...  The v-hull will handle a little more chop but only when under way, once you stop either one will be all done with a couple 18" rollers over the transom. Not trying to discourage but as said above, gotta know the limits.

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