The Gheenoe is a stable and versatile boat, perfect for fishing, hunting, or cruising around. It’s easily trailerable and can be launched from just about anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a solo fishing boat or a family cruiser, the Gheenoe is a great option.
Gheenoes are stable for their size, especially considering how shallow they can go and draft only 5 inches of water.
What is a gheenoe?
A gheenoe is a small, lightweight boat that is easy to maneuver and transport. They are stable and versatile boats that can be used for fishing, hunting, and recreation. Gheenoes are typically made from fiberglass and can be paddled or moved with an outboard motor.
What is a gheenoe highsider?
Gheenoes are stable, but they can be tippy if you stand up or move around too much. They’re also not very fast, so if you’re looking for a speedboat, you might want to look elsewhere. However, they’re perfect for fishing or just cruising around the lake. A gheenoe highsider is a gheenoe that has been modified to be more stable and have higher sides. This makes it perfect for fishing or just hanging out on the water.
If you’re wondering how a gheenoe 15′ 4″ highsider holds up in a chop and wind check out this youtube video
The 13 foot model highsider is actually wider at the transom than the 15′ 4″ for more stability.
How wide is a gheenoe?
Gheenoes range from 44 inches to 67 inches wide. Gheenoe transom width is from 15 inches to 63 inches wide. Like we said before, the 13 foot highsider is actually wider at the transom than the 15 4 highsider version.
Can you stand up in a gheenoe?
Yes you can absolutely stand up in a gheenoe. The gheenoe videos in this article will show that it can be done, some models are better for standing such as the 13 foot highsider because of the wider transom.
Gheenoe complaints
The complaints that keep popping up are wet ride, low sides and narrow transoms on some models. Most of the complaints come from asking a gheenoe to perform like a jon boat which it isn’t designed to do. This video shows that the ride is stable but not dry at all.
How to make a gheenoe more stable
You can use a set of outriggers or stabilizers to make the gheenoe more stable, another tip is to make sure the majority of the weight is low and evenly distributed in the hull.