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Campfire Kahuna
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1995 Cajun Travis Edition, fishn'ski with 175 hp Johnson.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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A boat ain't an option. 5 is probably the minimum to really get by...... I have an 18 foot flat bottom, twin hull something or other - Crestliner? (inoperative, but I have hopes - belonged to my deceased oldest brother), An Achilles inflatable, an 18 foot double end Grumman canoe (had a 19' square stern, and an 18' lightweight - both stolen). I could use an offshore-capable to go to Kodiak or out a bit farther in Cook Inlet for Salmon/halibut, or PWS for deer and halibut, maybe a pack canoe for back country lakes... The problem with having a lot of toys is the upkeep if you ain't rich enough to hire it out. I've done little since September except to run maintenance and repair on two ATVs, 3 snow machines, trailers, snow blower, and 40hp Yamaha jet outboard. I have yet to get to the Ram(cracked fog light, dog-chewed seat belts), or the 30 hp Everscrewed tiller handle repairs for the Achilles, much less that old Crestliner and its motor, and a couple other old 2-stroke outboards from days past.. Been busy part of the time with the wifely "remodel" crap, mostly moving plumbing around to accommodate all her new stuff, which of course didn't match up with any of the old stuff sizes, heights, or bathroom positions.... Sitting in a boat with a lure-less fishing rod and a 6 pack of beer is sounding damned good right now, and I quit drinking......
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
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Campfire Ranger
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They say the two greatest days in a boat owner's life are the day he buys his boat, and the day he sells it. I've done that 4 times. Ain't going for 5.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Classic accessories Colorado pontoon.
20 pockets and 2, yes 2! drink holders! And bucket of the Colonels finest !!
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Campfire Outfitter
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Campfire Outfitter
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I am waiting for my new boat Sold my Center console I love center consoles but trying something different I have fished on one of these and they are pretty awesome and it will serve other functions better than my center console The manufacture is doing some custom features for me My new 250Merc digital is at the dealer I am also putting 15 EFI kicker I have a 12in Simrad unit with auto pilot going on it they are taking a 24 and streching it to 26 it is a triple tube they handle big, rough water very well This I have seen first hand My Lund is ready for Walleyes in the Saginaw River should be any minute Hank
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Thank You Lord for another day,Help my Brother along the way
When you mature,you realize hospitals and schools are businesses,and the Beatles were geniuses
Live Like A Champion Today
NRA EndowmentLife Member,My Daughter is also a Life Member
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan"
Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK
3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2006
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For now, it's a Sea Nymph 171CC (center console) with a 90HP Mariner. I replaced the floor and the open cell flotation foam in the hull last summer, and I'll be mounting a 24 volt Minn Kota with I-Pilot on the bow soon in preparation for chasing spring walleye in the shallows.
4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan.
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2002
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Fortunately only owned one boat before I purchased my current one. This old center console 19' Bayliner is starting its 38th year! Been all over the West, Sea of Cortez and a bit in Upstate NY. Best aftermarket device on it are Bennett Trim tabs. DVDGeorge....are you harbored at Point Breeze? Will be getting on my favorite lake in a few weeks. ]
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Oct 2004
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They say the two greatest days in a boat owner's life are the day he buys his boat, and the day he sells it. I've done that 4 times. Ain't going for 5. Trust me. I am looking forward to the day when someone else is captain, but I still hope to be in one.
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
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Up here its a 21 Seaway Seafarer with a 115 Mercury 4 stroke. Always liked down-east style boats and if money was no object a 40 something Young Brothers with single inboard diesel would be tied up instead.
If the warden has her way and sunny Florida is next, a 21 to 23 ft center console would have to be purchased.
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Campfire Regular
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Campfire Regular
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B.O.A.T. Break out another thousand
Writing from the gateway to the great BluMtns in southeastern Washington.
Just remember, "You are the trailer park and I am the tornado". Beth Dutton, Yellowstone.
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Campfire Savant
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Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
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I have this old thing, won’t be long till it’s time to take it out
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: May 2003
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First day afloat last week, doing motor break-in...
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
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B.O.A.T. Break out another thousand That quote is SO '80's.
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Need a fightin' chair up frnt on the bow deck, RR. First day afloat last week, doing motor break-in...
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Campfire Outfitter
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Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2006
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B.O.A.T. Break out another thousand That quote is SO '80's. BOTMT (Break Out Two ((or Three)) more Thousand). In regards to the OP. Same boat I've run since '15. Yar-Craft 186 TFX, 3.3L V-6 Yamaha F200 4-stroke, 9.9HP Yamaha 4-stroke kicker.
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I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
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First day afloat last week, doing motor break-in... That's just right for any kind of fishing a man needs to do, outside big water. The only thing I would suggest is an i-pilot trolling motor. They are well worth the money.
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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Campfire Outfitter
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I've got a 24' Hamilton powered jet, a 12' porta-bote and some inflatables. Everyone should have a porta-bote.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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Campfire Outfitter
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I blew out the Suzuki and pop riveted a new front seat in the Gregor last weekend. Took it down to the lake and got new stickers then ran it out for a shakedown. All’s well and ready to start killing crappie and saugeye but I find myself wishing for better electronics. Probably don’t need it since we always do fine the way it is but some of the new side scan stuff is pretty awesome.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Once our move to Tenn is done we intend to get a bare bones pontoon as we will be at or very near either Douglas or Cherokee Lake.
Have had my fill of ski type boats.
Wife can be the DD and I will enjoy.
FJB & FJT
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