The Cackler is a new generation hunting skiff designed for hunting in areas where seaworthiness is essential and at a time of year when great distances may need to be covered in a hurry to avoid cold nasty weather. The Cackler will carry a load in those conditions of two to three men and gear. I have been hunting in 40 plus knots of wind with four hunters, three dogs, and six dozen decoys. She performed admirably and still got up on plane. The Cackler has an ingenious outboard well that accommodates up to a 35 hp outboard. Six-gallon fuel tanks fit under the rear deck on both sides of the well. The Cackler can be enlarged to 16 (the Snow Goose 16) or 18 (the Honker 18) easily and is an outstanding performer.
The Cackler 14 is available as study and full construction plans, as well as a CNC cut kit.
Cackler 14 Specifications |
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Length | 14 ft. – 3.5 in. |
Beam | 5 ft. – 9.25 in. |
Draft | 7.75 in. |
Displacement | 775 lbs. |
Max Load | 805 lbs. |
Dry Weight w/ Outboard | 165 lbs. |
Power | Outboard 30hp |