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Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15899798 03/14/21
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 54,284 Parts unknown... EthanEdwards Campfire Kahuna
EthanEdwards Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 54,284 Parts unknown...	1995 Cajun Travis Edition, fishn'ski with 175 hp Johnson.

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Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15899849 03/14/21
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,211 Likes: 5 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana
las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,211 Likes: 5 Kenai Peninsula, AK	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.

Re: You Need a Boat Stophel #15899943 03/15/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger
284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else	Originally Posted by Stophel 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.

Re: You Need a Boat Valsdad #15899945 03/15/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger
284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else	Originally Posted by Valsdad Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Classic accessories Colorado pontoon. 20 pockets and 2, yes 2! drink holders! And bucket of the Colonels finest !!

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15899951 03/15/21
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,616 Midland Michigan B boatboy Campfire Outfitter
boatboy Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,616 Midland Michigan	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 Last edited by boatboy; 03/15/21. 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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Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15899956 03/15/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,844 Western N.Y. dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger
dvdegeorge Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,844 Western N.Y.	All set My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900057 03/15/21
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,509 Tip of the Mitten bruinruin Campfire Ranger
bruinruin Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,509 Tip of the Mitten	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.

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900142 03/15/21
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,303 Likes: 2 Tucson, Az. Azshooter Campfire Tracker
Azshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,303 Likes: 2 Tucson, Az.	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. ] Last edited by Azshooter; 03/15/21.

Re: You Need a Boat 284LUVR #15900161 03/15/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,170 Likes: 2 SE Texas ltppowell OP Campfire Kahuna
OP ltppowell Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,170 Likes: 2 SE Texas	Originally Posted by 284LUVR Originally Posted by Stophel 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.

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900178 03/15/21
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,153 Connecticut / Florida M Mike_S Campfire Tracker
Mike_S Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,153 Connecticut / Florida	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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Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900180 03/15/21
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,074 B BluMtn Campfire Regular
BluMtn Campfire Regular B Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,074	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.

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900272 03/15/21
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 152,412 Likes: 46 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 152,412 Likes: 46 Texas	I have this old thing, won’t be long till it’s time to take it out Last edited by hanco; 03/15/21.

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900276 03/15/21
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 31,298 Likes: 11 Ogden, Utah RockyRaab Campfire 'Bwana
RockyRaab Campfire 'Bwana Joined: May 2003 Posts: 31,298 Likes: 11 Ogden, Utah	First day afloat last week, doing motor break-in... Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.

Re: You Need a Boat BluMtn #15900277 03/15/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,170 Likes: 2 SE Texas ltppowell OP Campfire Kahuna
OP ltppowell Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,170 Likes: 2 SE Texas	Originally Posted by BluMtn 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.

Re: You Need a Boat RockyRaab #15900283 03/15/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger
284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else	Need a fightin' chair up frnt on the bow deck, RR. Originally Posted by RockyRaab First day afloat last week, doing motor break-in...

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900297 03/15/21
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,606 Likes: 2 In the vicinity of dandihood H horse1 Campfire Outfitter
horse1 Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,606 Likes: 2 In the vicinity of dandihood	Originally Posted by ltppowell Originally Posted by BluMtn 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. Last edited by horse1; 03/15/21. I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.

Re: You Need a Boat RockyRaab #15900306 03/15/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,170 Likes: 2 SE Texas ltppowell OP Campfire Kahuna
OP ltppowell Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 50,170 Likes: 2 SE Texas	Originally Posted by RockyRaab 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.

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900312 03/15/21
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,213 Likes: 3 E. WA / N. ID high_country_ Campfire Outfitter
high_country_ Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,213 Likes: 3 E. WA / N. ID	I've got a 24' Hamilton powered jet, a 12' porta-bote and some inflatables. Everyone should have a porta-bote. Originally Posted by BrentD 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.

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900322 03/15/21
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,230 Likes: 15 T TheKid Campfire Outfitter
TheKid Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,230 Likes: 15	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.

Re: You Need a Boat ltppowell #15900324 03/15/21
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,679 Likes: 11 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger
Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,679 Likes: 11 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns	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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