As you probably know, sundolphin co. No longer produces this boat so you have to buy second hand. I just picked one up off Craigslist. It is set up with 1 battery in each of the foward port and starboard compartments (1 for motor and 1 for auxillary) and a 10 gal. flat fuel tank under the seat deck. This set up is excellent for weight distribution and balance. It's a 2015 model rated for 15hp so it has a 15hp Honda elec start. Does 28 mph. Also 40lb troller up front. I'm in SWFL also. Went with the small boat in order to access small bodies of water, canals, etc, just like you're doing. Great vid. Thanks
@Busyascanbe4 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm maybe you should contact sun dolphin.... they do still make the 120
@02jeepwj3 жыл бұрын
Covid has made it hard to get them but they still list it as a production model
@JRMSweeps2 жыл бұрын
i have a sun dolpin american 12 as of this year, can't wait to get it on the water.
@way75mit94 жыл бұрын
Hello Thad, just saw your vid, nice work, Dude at first i thought you were in a latin rain forest, I have the same boat , with a 15 hp Mercury , and it flies across the lakes here in Georgia, move some weight around and your 9.9 will do better , stay safe and tight lines Bro !!!!!
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks
@solarfry3 жыл бұрын
Sun dolphin makes the Pro 120 that looks very similar but only 11.3’ long, 62” wide and with a 532# capacity and wweights 238#.
@sharonbraselton43022 жыл бұрын
by bugrrr oñe
@hooklinesinker8142 Жыл бұрын
I got the american 12, 1 put a 15hp mercury on it... it hauls
@thadeusragan Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@BaileysDad3694 жыл бұрын
Hello! Excellent video. I just picked up the same boat from Craigslist. When I get a motor for it do I need a short shaft or a long shaft? Thanks !!!
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the slow reply. I’m sure you already have a motor for it but short shaft.
@CaptainShane5 жыл бұрын
Great job Capt Thadeus
@thadeusragan5 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@darkerbrother14 жыл бұрын
Do you only use it in freshwater or have you also fished brackish and saltwater with it. I’m thinking it would be perfect for crabbing 🦀
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
Ronald J I’ve never used it in salt water. I don’t see why you couldn’t.
@frogmanpipes95614 жыл бұрын
How do you think it would handle with 2 250 pound guys? What type of choppy waters can it handle?
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
One big guy would be okay but not two. It’s not that great with more than a 1 ft chop. Works best for small backwater areas. It’s a little more stable than a 14 ft flat bottom jon boat.
@lotwguide334 жыл бұрын
nice rig just saw one for sale locally for 550$ seems to be in good shape maybe i can bargain.mind if i ask what rod that is you are throwing make and length?
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
The one I caught the large mouth on is a Duckett micro magic extra heavy. I believe it’s a 7-11 in length. Even though it’s rated as an extra heavy it has a bit of a tip Action. My favorite rod for Jig Fishing
@lotwguide334 жыл бұрын
@@thadeusragan first thing i noticed is the give in the tip on the hook set.my abu verilas is a 7 ft heavy and doesnt have a ton of give .i bought it as i didnt have a way to transport a 7 ft ,11, and not shortly after Abu made an 7 ft 11 telescopic that breaks down to fit in a standard 7 ft rod tube.i use mine a lot for fishing topwater. now i'm throwin big worms and missing some hooksets
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
I have not used the Abu rods. I like the halo, cast away, Kistler, and Duckett rods
@nashialittle62743 жыл бұрын
What kind of motor do you have I like the speed been trying to find one
@thadeusragan3 жыл бұрын
9.9 Evenrude 1996 2 stroke.
@MotoRoUsa4 жыл бұрын
I had a 16ft v hull boat decked out and with 3 people on it I got it up to 14mph with my mariner(Yamaha ) 9.9. Your boat should be faster. My boat alone weighted 250 lbs without the deck
@02jeepwj3 жыл бұрын
Tri hulls are slower than what a regular v is
@MotoRoUsa3 жыл бұрын
SuperZombiemaniac1 didn’t know that. I thought since had a mostly flat surface it would plane better.
@sharonbraselton43022 жыл бұрын
get ysmha 9,9 hp yamha eltruc outbard
@sharonbraselton43022 жыл бұрын
chef hss fas¹6 fit bkat ßhliw dsrft
@michelproulxhumour8 ай бұрын
My jon boat Is for max 6 hp, it is te same boat ?
@trevorthecbdreviewer80563 жыл бұрын
I need one of these
@thadeusragan3 жыл бұрын
Great little boat!
@sharonbraselton43022 жыл бұрын
bybit yes yu do
@bricemayes75664 жыл бұрын
What trailer do you have
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the slow reply. All I know is that its a aluminium saltwater trailer.
@bricemayes75664 жыл бұрын
Thadeus Ragan Bass Fishing i appreciate it bro
@RobBastien4 жыл бұрын
What part of the country is that?
@barrydouglas31374 жыл бұрын
That's my home!! The m.f'in Everglades baby!!! Man!!!!! All week I've been looking for a set up and been looking taking bits and pieces of mods from each video....I came across this one!!! There's so many Bass in them waters it's sick!!!!! I've caught 20 a day most days. HOW MANY LEVIES DID YOU THRU?? I've only been to the second part. How far does that lil canal go??? I kayak. But now getting one of these!!!!. Good video
@jimmielittle8773 жыл бұрын
Okay tell us how fast so we can know how fast our boat will be?
@thadeusragan3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't gps it, but somewhere around 18-25 mph
@jmcnite12 жыл бұрын
Which model sun dolphin is this boat?
@thadeusragan2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I didn't get back to you on this. I ended up selling it and don't remember what model it was. I know it was one of the bigger ones. I would have to turn it sideways to fit it in the bed of my Dodge 2500
@scottkeefe22362 жыл бұрын
I had one with 9.9hp two stroke that thing went
@thadeusragan2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was very impressive
@sharonbraselton43022 жыл бұрын
chef git 9,9 hp ektrc yamha ekco
@young3e14 жыл бұрын
What do u think about the boat overall?
@thadeusragan4 жыл бұрын
tuck sims It’s a great way for one man to get around in areas where you can’t normally go. It’s got everything you need. Live well, tackle storage area, Bilge pump, lights, I even added rod tie down straps.
@mr.skeptical30714 жыл бұрын
That's only a 9.9????!!!!!!
@ed09855874 жыл бұрын
Mr. Skeptical the boat weighs nothing essentially..
@countryfriedent3 жыл бұрын
Might be 2 stroke also. I feel they have better get up than a 4 stroke