I've seen mention of the fact that fiberglass drifters have a flex to the bottom that is not present on aluminum boats. But how much flex is there? My early 70's model Eastside flexes like a trampoline. About once a trip, someone almost takes a header out of the boat because they are prepared for it. What about Clackacrafts? Is it that bad or is it just a little flex? I'm just curious how my boat compares to others and what that might mean in the way of overall durability.
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Most of the Clacka crafts are now built with a false floor its elavated in the front and back, its not standard but an option. I like it, my late 80's doesn't have that flexing effect its pretty solid place to stand other than it has the gradual slope that can be some what slipery.
My old Eastside drifter also had a wooden grate floor installed. It transfered that roll over to a long flat surface. Weight wise it only added about 30lbs.
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That is the "Eject Annoying Fishing Partner", or "Eject the guy catching fish" Feature.
Usually exercise when the guy up front says to the rower.. man I am catching all the fish, and smack talks you. When in reality the guy rowing catches the fish, and the front seater just real them in. :tongue:
Fiberglass drifter - trampoline effect
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