How good of a boat is an 11ft feather craft v hull for decking?  I would like to put a front deck on it.  How good of a fishing boat is it in general?  I found a boat and trailer in fair shape for $175.  Is this a good price?  I would have to get a title for it so that would add some expense.

Andy

I am assuming it is aluminum and light weight. If you put a deck in that boat I would keep it as low as possible. The v hull is less stable than the flat hull for standing up in. You probably weigh as much as that boat so every move you make that boat will react to.

Try standing on the seat and fishing first. If that feels comfortable than build a deck at that height. I built a deck at the rail height of my 1236 john and had to tear it out because I couldn't fish from it without paying all my attention to not tipping the boat.

That price sounds good, but if getting a boat titled is anything like it is here in Florida I would find a boat with a title.

It is aluminum and rather light.  I would have a hard time getting it in the water since the stickers on the front are three years old and out of state.  I am going to make some calls tomorrow about the title.  From what I understand the registered owner is now deceased.  Would I be better of trying to find a 12' flat bottom like I originally planned?  I do need to replace the wood on the transom and there are a couple small cracks on the cover of the bow and on the top port side.  I do structural repair on aircraft so fixing aluminum is real easy.  the trailer is rough and needs some new tires.  I just want to make sure that this will make an decent fishing boat with maybe a 45lb TM in back with a 30 in the front with a deck on the front and possibly the back at a height equal to the seats

Andy

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Since you are going electric only the V is less important.  The V is for cutting through waves at speed to prevent a harsh bouncing/ slapping effect.  With a 45 lb trolling you will be at 2mph (guesstimate).  And the slap / bounce won't be that bad.  I would prefer the flat if all else was apples to apples.

I don't think you would need two trolling motors either.  Put the 45lb up front and use something as a rudder to hold the back straight (not necessary, but helpful).  At 2mph you can drive from the front just fine and have the extra thrust up front while fishing.

I upgraded to a 14ft McKee craft with a 60hp.  It's basically a Boston Whaler knock off. Got it used for $1200 boat, motor and trailer.  Probably worth $1700.  It is old and ugly and heavy, but 5 steps up in comfort compared to my 1236 john.  It being heavy makes it rock slower and two people can stand on one corner without it dunking that corner.  It having 60 hp makes it very convenient to run 2 miles across my chain of lakes.  I have spent more time on the water in the last six month than the prior two years do to the added ease and comfort of this boat.    

Test it in the water for an hour before you buy it.  Put a piece of plywood across the front two seats and stand up there and fish.  If your comfortable with that and titling isn't a headache then go for it.  Its only $175.  Being on the water is better than not being on the water.  

This will explain a little about Feathercraft boats.

http://www.feathercraft.net/FCFeatherCraftSteve.html

I have a 1955 Vagabon....................Al