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General Discussion => Essentially Flyertalk => Topic started by: Dugout DickStone on March 11, 2011, 08:01:50 PM
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Just bought a new Stingray! This thread for boating enthusiasts only.
Just idle over, toss me your line, drop anchor and let's talk about boats and boating!
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how much you estimate it's gonna cost to fill that thing up w/gas?
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would love a pontoon, but wouldnt use it enough to justify owning it.
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Until a couple years ago we had a 19 foot VIP. It was disgustingly elite. Nice boats are such convenient status symbols.
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18' procraft fish/ski with a 150 EFI yamaha outboard. Not very elite, but it covers all of the bases.
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You bringing her to Tuttle for the 4th?
I know BSAC wants to take the house boat out at Lake of the Ozarks that week, but I can't make it down there.
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You bringing her to Tuttle for the 4th?
I know BSAC wants to take the house boat out at Lake of the Ozarks that week, but I can't make it down there.
I might.
I guess you haven't talked to BSAC but the Ozarks house boat is currently in fed custody. They took "The Rainmaker III" last Monday. It's that whole Cayman deal that they have been hassling him about. Of course he will win and probably get his fees but for now it's dry-docked.
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how much you estimate it's gonna cost to fill that thing up w/gas?
Better question: why would I care, I'm a Cats fan.
They could jack fuel up to $100 a gallon and it won't fade my watersports this summer.
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Boats are fun.
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Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
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Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
Eldorado lake :facepalm:
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Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
Eldorado lake :facepalm:
dido. Used to hit Milford back before it became infested with riley rats.
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Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
Ditto. Rock to Beaver if I feel desire.
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Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
Ditto. Rock to Beaver if I feel desire.
Shell Knob'er myself.
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Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
Eldorado lake :facepalm:
:angry: IT IS A FINE LAKE.
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Once I finally get mine going.
WyCo lake (hey, its close to my house)
Leav. Co Lake
With the occasional Clinton.
Wouldn't mind trying La Cygne or Hillsdale sometime.
If I go with my dad, Milford or Glen Elder.
Wish it was closer: Wilson<----favorite lake in the state
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Waconda in Glen Elder State Park.
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Once I finally get mine going.
WyCo lake (hey, its close to my house)
Leav. Co Lake
With the occasional Clinton.
Wouldn't mind trying La Cygne or Hillsdale sometime.
If I go with my dad, Milford or Glen Elder.
Wish it was closer: Wilson<----favorite lake in the state
Hey DS, want to go to Hillsdale and have a Boatpak? I know where the Hillsdale party cove is. :gocho:
What are your favorite songs to play on your boat stereo when you are having a hardcore boatpak?
Obviously I like to crank up "Redneck Yacht Club" and catch some sun. Then take a lap :driving: :flagupskierdown:
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Once I finally get mine going.
WyCo lake (hey, its close to my house)
Leav. Co Lake
With the occasional Clinton.
Wouldn't mind trying La Cygne or Hillsdale sometime.
If I go with my dad, Milford or Glen Elder.
Wish it was closer: Wilson<----favorite lake in the state
Hey DS, want to go to Hillsdale and have a Boatpak? I know where the Hillsdale party cove is. :gocho:
What are your favorite songs to play on your boat stereo when you are having a hardcore boatpak?
Obviously I like to crank up "Redneck Yacht Club" and catch some sun. Then take a lap :driving: :flagupskierdown:
I don't have a radio on mine, but would def. fit the redneck yacht club. Just bought it from my dad. He bought it ~1983 for $75 with a split in the hull. We think it was originally built ~1950. Patched it up, reconfigured the seating, built a trailer from spare parts including an axle from an old Oldsmobile. The things taken use and abuse of all kinds and keeps right on going. Pure fishing boat, although we have pulled a skier on it in the past, but they couldn't weigh over about 180 lbs. And the real kicker....he painted the outside a few years ago. Purple and Silver with Powercats on the stern. A real aquatic KState0 machine.
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Once I finally get mine going.
WyCo lake (hey, its close to my house)
Leav. Co Lake
With the occasional Clinton.
Wouldn't mind trying La Cygne or Hillsdale sometime.
If I go with my dad, Milford or Glen Elder.
Wish it was closer: Wilson<----favorite lake in the state
Hey DS, want to go to Hillsdale and have a Boatpak? I know where the Hillsdale party cove is. :gocho:
What are your favorite songs to play on your boat stereo when you are having a hardcore boatpak?
Obviously I like to crank up "Redneck Yacht Club" and catch some sun. Then take a lap :driving: :flagupskierdown:
I don't have a radio on mine, but would def. fit the redneck yacht club. Just bought it from my dad. He bought it ~1983 for $75 with a split in the hull. We think it was originally built ~1950. Patched it up, reconfigured the seating, built a trailer from spare parts including an axle from an old Oldsmobile. The things taken use and abuse of all kinds and keeps right on going. Pure fishing boat, although we have pulled a skier on it in the past, but they couldn't weigh over about 180 lbs. And the real kicker....he painted the outside a few years ago. Purple and Silver with Powercats on the stern. A real aquatic KState0 machine.
Is that like your part time screw around boat? Seems kind of poor for a KSU fan. no offense.
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Once I finally get mine going.
WyCo lake (hey, its close to my house)
Leav. Co Lake
With the occasional Clinton.
Wouldn't mind trying La Cygne or Hillsdale sometime.
If I go with my dad, Milford or Glen Elder.
Wish it was closer: Wilson<----favorite lake in the state
Hey DS, want to go to Hillsdale and have a Boatpak? I know where the Hillsdale party cove is. :gocho:
What are your favorite songs to play on your boat stereo when you are having a hardcore boatpak?
Obviously I like to crank up "Redneck Yacht Club" and catch some sun. Then take a lap :driving: :flagupskierdown:
I don't have a radio on mine, but would def. fit the redneck yacht club. Just bought it from my dad. He bought it ~1983 for $75 with a split in the hull. We think it was originally built ~1950. Patched it up, reconfigured the seating, built a trailer from spare parts including an axle from an old Oldsmobile. The things taken use and abuse of all kinds and keeps right on going. Pure fishing boat, although we have pulled a skier on it in the past, but they couldn't weigh over about 180 lbs. And the real kicker....he painted the outside a few years ago. Purple and Silver with Powercats on the stern. A real aquatic KState0 machine.
Is that like your part time screw around boat? Seems kind of poor for a KSU fan. no offense.
Its a "will catch as many fish as I would spending 100X as much" boat. Lots of tradition in that boat.
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It isn't all about fishing bro.
It's also about dressing up in fancy Martha's V clothes and taking a nice evening cruise over to the Blue Heron. Drink a few bottles of Tatinger on the way. No bigs.
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It isn't all about fishing bro.
It's also about dressing up in fancy Martha's V clothes and taking a nice evening cruise over to the Blue Heron. Drink a few bottles of Tatinger on the way. No bigs.
For me it is. I leave my drinking for the shoreline.
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It isn't all about fishing bro.
It's also about dressing up in fancy Martha's V clothes and taking a nice evening cruise over to the Blue Heron. Drink a few bottles of Tatinger on the way. No bigs.
For me it is. I leave my drinking for the shoreline.
:horrorsurprise:
You just canceled Hillsdale boatpak.
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It isn't all about fishing bro.
It's also about dressing up in fancy Martha's V clothes and taking a nice evening cruise over to the Blue Heron. Drink a few bottles of Tatinger on the way. No bigs.
For me it is. I leave my drinking for the shoreline.
:horrorsurprise:
You just canceled Hillsdale boatpak.
d'oh :goodbyecruelworld:
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It isn't all about fishing bro.
It's also about dressing up in fancy Martha's V clothes and taking a nice evening cruise over to the Blue Heron. Drink a few bottles of Tatinger on the way. No bigs.
For me it is. I leave my drinking for the shoreline.
Completely absurd.
Why even have a boat?
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As a fisherman; It's very important to have a quick release for your trolling motor for cruising occasions. Some bro's & I used to hit the "Nude" beach pretty hard at Milford. Actually proposed to my wife on that beach.
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As a fisherman; It's very important to have a quick release for your trolling motor for cruising occasions. Some bro's & I used to hit the "Nude" beach pretty hard at Milford. Actually proposed to my wife on that beach.
did you take a knee? Was the motion awkward with your balls hanging out? Oh my where did you hide the ring. This just seems like a very unstable method of proposing.
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Hate fishing. It's so gross trying get the fish off the hook. I make my wife do it usually.
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Not really a nude beach; but most regulars call it that because someone painted "NUDE BEACH" on a big piece of ply-wood & nailed it to a tree. I've never seen anyone nude there; which is why above I put "Nude" in parenthesis.
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It isn't all about fishing bro.
It's also about dressing up in fancy Martha's V clothes and taking a nice evening cruise over to the Blue Heron. Drink a few bottles of Tatinger on the way. No bigs.
For me it is. I leave my drinking for the shoreline.
Don't tell me you actually fish without drinking.
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It isn't all about fishing bro.
It's also about dressing up in fancy Martha's V clothes and taking a nice evening cruise over to the Blue Heron. Drink a few bottles of Tatinger on the way. No bigs.
For me it is. I leave my drinking for the shoreline.
Don't tell me you actually fish without drinking.
Not if I'm fishing from shore, which has been most of the time for the last few years. :bartender:
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It was really nice out yesterday, and I want to nominally go out into the lake by my place with a person or two and our dogs, as well as to be able to go out into some other water in the area. So I want an inflatable boat that can be thrown in the back of my car or in the case of the nearby lake and lagoon, walked there.
I'm thinking this one: https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Mariner-4-Person-Inflatable-Aluminum/dp/B00CMBTCHW/
It's a bit tougher material than this one: https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Excursion-4-Person-Inflatable-Aluminum/dp/B005S6GY74/
so I think it'll hold up to dog nails better, and the first one has a dedicated space for the battery for when I'd attach a motor. I like the backrests in the seats of the 2nd one though.
For as cheap as they are, I could get both, or get the 2nd and see if it's adequate before getting the first. This thing - https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Motor-Mount-inflatable-Boats/dp/B000NNM4BW/ - works for either, and I could get a trolling motor of the power that would work for either.
These seem fine, and have a range of power options:
https://www.amazon.com/Newport-Vessels-Saltwater-Electric-Trolling/dp/B00VYP3QOM
https://www.amazon.com/Minn-Kota-Freshwater-Transom-Trolling/dp/B0043H31GG
Then it's just getting one of these from Costco: https://www.costco.com/interstate-27dc-marine--rv-battery.product.100476408.html
and maybe one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/MinnKota-Trolling-Motor-Power-Center/dp/B001PTHKMG/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AE2TG7G
and I should be good to go social distance myself in the middle of a lake/lagoon/bay with some beer and a human/dog or 3 all summer, right?
Anyone ever pieced one of these together?
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I have done that exact setup and it will work. It’s nearly impossible to avoid getting a small leak here and there though after a while. They sell patch kits but it may make it the whole summer without issue.
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I have done that exact setup and it will work. It’s nearly impossible to avoid getting a small leak here and there though after a while. They sell patch kits but it may make it the whole summer without issue.
What was your combo?
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Intex motor mount, mariner, Minn Kota trolling motor. I just used a standard size marine battery for power but you could probably use one of these if you aren’t going far https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Max-Battery-Wilderness-Trolling/dp/B00K8E8M1C (https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Max-Battery-Wilderness-Trolling/dp/B00K8E8M1C)
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:thumbs: I'd looked at that battery but figured I'd get the 27 size at Costco both so that it'll be easy to return if it sucks (or when I eff something up) and to avoid weirdness in shipping something like that. It's only $20 more. Any tips on how to most effectively charge it periodically when it's going to be sitting for a while to keep it good? I saw a lot of differing opinions in various reviews.
What thrust level motor on yours? I was thinking to get 40-45 pounds, 46 if I need to get the Newport b/c the Minn Kota is out of stock.
This looks fun. Most use will be right in the middle of this, but if I find it can last a while, it'll be cool to go all the way beyond where it forks left and right to other neighborhoods.
(https://www.discoverslu.com/wp-content/uploads/01_df033556_1300_609.jpg)
There's a similar body of water in Victoria, BC that my hotel sits right on, that I can probably get away with cruising around in for a bit before getting stopped and pleading dumb american.
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Mine is 45 plenty of power since the boat is light. I got a charger that has trickle charging setting that is supposed to make it last longer I guess. I just trickle charge it after I use it until it is full and then let it sit. It has lasted 3 years so far.
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Should I care about getting up to a 36-inch shaft? Not as much availability as tlb 30-inch'rs.
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Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
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Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.
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Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.
:horrorsurprise: I'm intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boy
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Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.
:horrorsurprise: I'm intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boy
I'm thinking this one: https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Mariner-4-Person-Inflatable-Aluminum/dp/B00CMBTCHW/
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/aplus-media/vc/7e81ae5f-3954-4253-b49a-7084bf43d0fd.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg)
I haven't ordered all the motor stuff yet. I want to see how portable this is on its own and how much paddling interferes with relaxing and drinking.
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@wetwillie, pick among these 45-pound, 36-inch'rs:
Cheapest: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/Minn-Kota-Endura-C2-Lever-Lock-Bracket-for-Transom-Mount-Trolling-Motors
Better battery life: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/minn-kota-endura-max-transom-mount-trolling-motors
Salt-water friendly in case I get out into the lagoon: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/minn-kota-riptide-transom-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor
or this 30-inch'r: https://www.amazon.com/Newport-Vessels-Saltwater-Electric-Trolling/dp/B00VYP3QOM
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I’d go with the top one and one of these https://www.amazon.com/MinnKota-Transom-Trolling-Extension-Handle/dp/B07D9H6692 (https://www.amazon.com/MinnKota-Transom-Trolling-Extension-Handle/dp/B07D9H6692)
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:driving:
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Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.
:horrorsurprise: I'm intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boy
I'm thinking this one: https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Mariner-4-Person-Inflatable-Aluminum/dp/B00CMBTCHW/
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/aplus-media/vc/7e81ae5f-3954-4253-b49a-7084bf43d0fd.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg)
I haven't ordered all the motor stuff yet. I want to see how portable this is on its own and how much paddling interferes with relaxing and drinking.
you better buy an air bubble that sucker will take forever with that pump.
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you better buy an air bubble that sucker will take forever with that pump.
Yeah, I'm sure there's all kinds of little things I'll get to make it all more efficient for what I'll be doing. I like this because I can get just the boat to start and it's really adaptable as I go.
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I'd ride that dingy. :lol:
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I have an inflatable air mattress that is that same brand. of all the air mattresses I've owned (2) it is the best one (other one broke almost immediately).
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The more the merrier, up to 4 people or 880 pounds.
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Make sure and get one of these to wear while boat'n.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61BVrdNEjIL._AC_UX466_.jpg)
Also, you need to come up with a name for your craft and have a proper christening.
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Definitely.
(https://y.yarn.co/df72b3db-3207-4000-ab6f-d4f5685a15ca_text_hi.gif)
I can’t believe the video of that whole scene isn’t online somewhere.
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That raft would look sweet with a Ferrari rear end.
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Yep. wetwillie, will this work?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay_2CaLthsk
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Maiden voyage earlier today, pretty fun! My dog’s gonna take a bit to feel comfortable. Def buying the motor and all that.
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pics brah
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@wetwillie
These motors are hard to find this time of year. I ended up ordering this one today when it briefly went from out-of-stock to 2 left. Looks like it's already out of stock again.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Newport-Vessels-X-Series-55lb-Thrust-Transom-Mounted-Saltwater-Electric-Trolling-Motor-w-LED-Battery-Indicator-36-Shaft/46851662
I've already bought the minn kota battery box, still have to get the battery. The instructions for the motor recommend a circuit breaker. Did you put one on and if so, which one and where?
Last thing I'll need is a charger for the battery. Link me one, keeping in mind I don't have my own garage to keep it all plugged in all the time. I'd either have to do it on my balcony, or charge it in my place when I need to use it. If the charger is dependent on the battery, link me the best combo.
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The reviews on the Costco one make it seem like the ideal way to charge it is what I'd be forced to do rather than it constantly sitting on a charger.
I have two of these batteries in my RV, I keep them charged by plugging in once a month for a day or two when the RV is not being used. I only use it maybe 5 or 6 times a year, so it sits alot. I never ever leave it plugged in all the time, I dont care what kind of high dollar charger/inverter/converter you have leaving them plugged in is not good.
I bought a set in early 2015 and They are starying to fail. Its 4/22/20 and im heading to Costco for another set today.
Read through these reviews and find a common theme among the induhviduals that leave negative reviews - hint: it's because they trickle charged. This evaporates the water out of the battery and destroys it. If you store these charged (not on a charger) and keep them charged at least every four months they last 5-7 years.
I have 2 batteries purchased 2 years ago for my boat. I give them a fresh charge every spring and I have had no trouble.
But none of them specify their charger.
https://www.costco.com/interstate-27dc-marine--rv-battery.product.100476408.html
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Nobody cares, Trim. No one ever has.
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I would go with one of these in your situation given it has a small profile and could be done about anywhere. They just have terminal clamps for the battery on a car so it should be one size fits all. I never did the circuit breaker so won’t be of much help on that.
https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENIUS1-Fully-Automatic-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B07W46BX31/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=marine+battery+charger&qid=1593021760&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFBSzVJSElCUzVFNlMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMDEwNDVGTkZWNUxCRVRNRVImZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDAzNzQ2OTFHWTVPMVE2M1pVVFYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== (https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENIUS1-Fully-Automatic-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B07W46BX31/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=marine+battery+charger&qid=1593021760&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFBSzVJSElCUzVFNlMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMDEwNDVGTkZWNUxCRVRNRVImZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDAzNzQ2OTFHWTVPMVE2M1pVVFYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==)
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Perfect, T-Y.
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Finally. :thumbs:
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I am starting my research for a boat purchase this coming spring and would appreciate input for you seamen on what I should get.
I intend to keep my boat on the same lake, never need a trailer. I expect that for the next 3 or 4 summers I will use it for 50% cruising around, 30% fishing and 20% pulling someone on something (mostly tubes, occasionally a skier on basic 2 skis not wake or slalom).
A few members of my family don’s get around too well, so I am a very strong toward a pontoon…super easy to board from the dock and stable on water. I highly value a reliably starting motor, and I definitely want a 4 stroke EFI.
I also want to try and keep this well under $20K, so that rules out new boats. I think I probably either need a 5-10 year old boat/motor, or a an even older boat with a new motor.
EDIT: I will use this thing probably 5 times a week on a slow week, and double that on a busy week, for 2.5 months in the summer annually.
Should I go old ass rough boat with fancy new motor (Millennium Falcon, got it where it counts), or nicer boat with older motor?
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Whatcha think about the Bayliner E21
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Whatcha think about the Bayliner E21
Those would be pretty good. I like them. But, I want to spend less than that, and want have a front mount trolling motor (forgot to mention that). Also at least one live well.
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Maybe I just need to buy an old rotten pontoon boat and refurbish it? There are some sites that have all the stuff to do it. https://www.pontoonstuff.com/pages/renovating-your-pontoon-boat
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You already locked in where you’ll be keeping this thing, how much that costs, maintenance, tax, insurance, etc.?
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Slip and dockage fees aren't cheap. Source: I'm a part-time marina transactional lawyer, now.
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As a former boat owner I can confirm that the two best days are the day you buy your boat and the day you sell it.
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I have a little cabin on a little lake in Minnesota, so that the dock is just my dock. I'll have to get a canopy/boat lift too. My in-laws have a couple cabins on this same lake, and teach me all that junk. They have a service that comes and pulls the docks and boats out and stores the boats in October, and then puts it all back in the spring. So, I'm pretty locked in on all that stuff.
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I have a little cabin on a little lake in Minnesota, so that the dock is just my dock. I'll have to get a canopy/boat lift too. My in-laws have a couple cabins on this same lake, and teach me all that junk. They have a service that comes and pulls the docks and boats out and stores the boats in October, and then puts it all back in the spring. So, I'm pretty locked in on all that stuff.
In that case, relatively splurge on the boat. Here, all that crap is where the cost adds up.
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I have a little cabin on a little lake in Minnesota, so that the dock is just my dock. I'll have to get a canopy/boat lift too. My in-laws have a couple cabins on this same lake, and teach me all that junk. They have a service that comes and pulls the docks and boats out and stores the boats in October, and then puts it all back in the spring. So, I'm pretty locked in on all that stuff.
In that case, relatively splurge on the boat. Here, all that crap is where the cost adds up.
That's what I am thinking. YOLO!
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You should’ve come up for a week this summer when I was going to the lake ever-y-day and you’d have seen every option there is and no shortage of people who’d have talked to you about them 4 eva.
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EDIT: I will use this thing probably 5 times a week on a slow week, and double that on a busy week, for 2.5 months in the summer annually.
Pete, I’m curious your process for this on a busy week? Seems like it might not be possible.
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EDIT: I will use this thing probably 5 times a week on a slow week, and double that on a busy week, for 2.5 months in the summer annually.
Pete, I’m curious your process for this on a busy week? Seems like it might not be possible.
Fish bite best at dawn and dusk. I might go out for 30 minutes twice a day. Or cruises in evening with dogs.
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BOAT
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EDIT: I will use this thing probably 5 times a week on a slow week, and double that on a busy week, for 2.5 months in the summer annually.
Pete, I’m curious your process for this on a busy week? Seems like it might not be possible.
Fish bite best at dawn and dusk. I might go out for 30 minutes twice a day. Or cruises in evening with dogs.
Minnesota the land of 10,000 lakes and no fish. :lol:
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I have a little cabin on a little lake in Minnesota, so that the dock is just my dock. I'll have to get a canopy/boat lift too. My in-laws have a couple cabins on this same lake, and teach me all that junk. They have a service that comes and pulls the docks and boats out and stores the boats in October, and then puts it all back in the spring. So, I'm pretty locked in on all that stuff.
In that case, relatively splurge on the boat. Here, all that crap is where the cost adds up.
That's what I am thinking. YOLO!
in that case i would go deck boat instead of pontoon boat
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nvm, i don't know what i'm talking about. there are some pontoon boats with giant gross round cylinder things, and some other pontoon boats that have like a twin V hull thing and are way less derpy looking. boat people, do these have different names?
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Pete if you do go pontoon route do not get a shorter one because they are choppy AF on the water compared to a longer one. Nothing shorter than a 24 footer if you're worried about the ride.
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Pete, permission requested to be an honorary first mate.
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I think you are locked on a tooner (nautical term). Engines are just not expensive for them, relatively. You will be grossed out by an old tooner. Get a clean one owner tri
get a lift for god's sake
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I am starting my research for a boat purchase this coming spring and would appreciate input for you seamen on what I should get.
I intend to keep my boat on the same lake, never need a trailer. I expect that for the next 3 or 4 summers I will use it for 50% cruising around, 30% fishing and 20% pulling someone on something (mostly tubes, occasionally a skier on basic 2 skis not wake or slalom).
A few members of my family don’s get around too well, so I am a very strong toward a pontoon…super easy to board from the dock and stable on water. I highly value a reliably starting motor, and I definitely want a 4 stroke EFI.
I also want to try and keep this well under $20K, so that rules out new boats. I think I probably either need a 5-10 year old boat/motor, or a an even older boat with a new motor.
EDIT: I will use this thing probably 5 times a week on a slow week, and double that on a busy week, for 2.5 months in the summer annually.
Should I go old ass rough boat with fancy new motor (Millennium Falcon, got it where it counts), or nicer boat with older motor?
Inventory is tight, but I'll work some magic.
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I am starting my research for a boat purchase this coming spring and would appreciate input for you seamen on what I should get.
I intend to keep my boat on the same lake, never need a trailer. I expect that for the next 3 or 4 summers I will use it for 50% cruising around, 30% fishing and 20% pulling someone on something (mostly tubes, occasionally a skier on basic 2 skis not wake or slalom).
A few members of my family don’s get around too well, so I am a very strong toward a pontoon…super easy to board from the dock and stable on water. I highly value a reliably starting motor, and I definitely want a 4 stroke EFI.
I also want to try and keep this well under $20K, so that rules out new boats. I think I probably either need a 5-10 year old boat/motor, or a an even older boat with a new motor.
EDIT: I will use this thing probably 5 times a week on a slow week, and double that on a busy week, for 2.5 months in the summer annually.
Should I go old ass rough boat with fancy new motor (Millennium Falcon, got it where it counts), or nicer boat with older motor?
Inventory is tight, but I'll work some magic.
eff yeah.
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I have a little cabin on a little lake in Minnesota, so that the dock is just my dock. I'll have to get a canopy/boat lift too. My in-laws have a couple cabins on this same lake, and teach me all that junk. They have a service that comes and pulls the docks and boats out and stores the boats in October, and then puts it all back in the spring. So, I'm pretty locked in on all that stuff.
are there any limits on boat length, displacement or horsepower on your lake? If there are not the monster boats up there like you see on lake of the ozarks I think you are on the right track with a pontoon.
If you have skiers and wakeboarders I would not go less than 150 hp and one option is to find a nice used toon that was on a HP limited lake and repower with a new outboard- this gives you a warranty on the most expensive part of the boat but keeps your cost down and you can beat up a used boat as you learn to dock it.
Pontoons & Tritoons are the worst handling boats due as wind pushes them around much more than other boats so banging around a 10 year old boat with a new motor seems like the best option for a new boat owner.
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here is a $15k pontoon in Belton with a 25 hp on it but you could repower with up to a 200
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2011-harris-cruiser-220-fx-8485268/ (https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2011-harris-cruiser-220-fx-8485268/)
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here is a $15k pontoon in Belton with a 25 hp on it but you could repower with up to a 200
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2011-harris-cruiser-220-fx-8485268/ (https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2011-harris-cruiser-220-fx-8485268/)
That's a great example of what I'd like to do. :thumbs: I'll buy one up there, there's a ton more inventory and I don't want to have to tow it all the way up. I'd rather get a Suzuki or Yamaha engine, but Honda or Mercury would be fine I guess if they were new.
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Driving a boat up into the dock and into the pickup hitch is really hard
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Driving a boat up into the dock and into the pickup hitch is really hard
It's rough ridin' horrible. If I do this correctly, I may never ever personally deal with this boat on a trailer. Buy it and pay to have it put into the water on my lake, then annually pay someone to pull it out and store it for the winter / bring it back in the spring.
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what are you going to name this beast?
i love naming things but the pressure can be debilitating
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what are you going to name this beast?
i love naming things but the pressure can be debilitating
Definitely.
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I can’t believe the video of that whole scene isn’t online somewhere.
Found it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQPAfHB61Dc
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Slip life
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MN-oh
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Pete's Sake
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that’s a good one
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Beaver Trap
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Paid for by goEMAW
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Premium Dividends
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boatEMAW
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Pete's Wake
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BoatSAC
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CanBoat
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Captain Crap
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Boat your cigars
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Naive Melody
Nothing hits harder on a sunset boat ride than the Talking Heads.
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Imagine Dragon
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Poontoon Boat.
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PIITBoat
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‘toonhound69
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‘toonhound69
Winner
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:lol:
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Yep
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‘toonhound69
oh yea winner
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what are you going to name this beast?
i love naming things but the pressure can be debilitating
Definitely.
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I can’t believe the video of that whole scene isn’t online somewhere.
Found it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQPAfHB61Dc
Great movie. "were you that little boy Ackie", "no, I used to grab him and beat the crap out of him, why are you so fat?".
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‘toonhound69
oh yea winner
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AW YEAH
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Lol
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Well, I am disappointed to report that the capital investment budget committee has not been seeing eye to eye with me on prioritization of a new vessel to start the spring/summer. This is hugely disappointing. I was hoping to buy a new one, but now I must do this the bargain basement way for this summer...adding an old motor to an old boat, but at least investing in some good electronics that I can put on a different boat later.
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is this all taking place up north or do you have it in kc and tow it to minnesota?
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Time to put a pipe bomb in the committees mail box
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A Dutch oven at the minimum
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is this all taking place up north or do you have it in kc and tow it to minnesota?
Up north. The boat that I have presently is a 1976 trihull fiberglass ski boat with a bad motor. I hauled it from KS to MN late last summer and stored it up there. I'll slap a used whore of a motor on it for next summer and hope that it gets me until the fall.
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Are you living there throughout summers now?
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is this all taking place up north or do you have it in kc and tow it to minnesota?
Up north. The boat that I have presently is a 1976 trihull fiberglass ski boat with a bad motor. I hauled it from KS to MN late last summer and stored it up there. I'll slap a used whore of a motor on it for next summer and hope that it gets me until the fall.
A buddy of mine bought a 2 year old boat from a marina on the east coast, one of those that they rent out to tourists for the day. He had to tow it back from VA to KC but claimed it was a steal and they sell them every year at the end of the season and just buy new ones.
I know nothing about boats but maybe look into some arbitrage like that.
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is this all taking place up north or do you have it in kc and tow it to minnesota?
Up north. The boat that I have presently is a 1976 trihull fiberglass ski boat with a bad motor. I hauled it from KS to MN late last summer and stored it up there. I'll slap a used whore of a motor on it for next summer and hope that it gets me until the fall.
A buddy of mine bought a 2 year old boat from a marina on the east coast, one of those that they rent out to tourists for the day. He had to tow it back from VA to KC but claimed it was a steal and they sell them every year at the end of the season and just buy new ones.
I know nothing about boats but maybe look into some arbitrage like that.
Hmmmm, interesting suggestion.
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is this all taking place up north or do you have it in kc and tow it to minnesota?
Up north. The boat that I have presently is a 1976 trihull fiberglass ski boat with a bad motor. I hauled it from KS to MN late last summer and stored it up there. I'll slap a used whore of a motor on it for next summer and hope that it gets me until the fall.
A buddy of mine bought a 2 year old boat from a marina on the east coast, one of those that they rent out to tourists for the day. He had to tow it back from VA to KC but claimed it was a steal and they sell them every year at the end of the season and just buy new ones.
I know nothing about boats but maybe look into some arbitrage like that.
Hmmmm, interesting suggestion.
This sounds like buying a rental vehicle when they go to sell them....AVOID!
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is this all taking place up north or do you have it in kc and tow it to minnesota?
Up north. The boat that I have presently is a 1976 trihull fiberglass ski boat with a bad motor. I hauled it from KS to MN late last summer and stored it up there. I'll slap a used whore of a motor on it for next summer and hope that it gets me until the fall.
A buddy of mine bought a 2 year old boat from a marina on the east coast, one of those that they rent out to tourists for the day. He had to tow it back from VA to KC but claimed it was a steal and they sell them every year at the end of the season and just buy new ones.
I know nothing about boats but maybe look into some arbitrage like that.
Hmmmm, interesting suggestion.
This sounds like buying a rental vehicle when they go to sell them....AVOID!
yeah, i would not buy a boat that was operatedwith the "eff it, its a rental" mentality for a season but i might tell my wife that is why the low hour boat that i did buy is such a great deal.
Pete, is a fishable pontoon or deckboat still your ideal craft?
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I bought a covertable mustang that used to be a rental in Nebraska. It was great :th_twocents:
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I bought a covertable mustang that used to be a rental in Nebraska. It was great :th_twocents:
Did you buy it undercover?
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Of course :facepalm:
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:D
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is this all taking place up north or do you have it in kc and tow it to minnesota?
Up north. The boat that I have presently is a 1976 trihull fiberglass ski boat with a bad motor. I hauled it from KS to MN late last summer and stored it up there. I'll slap a used whore of a motor on it for next summer and hope that it gets me until the fall.
A buddy of mine bought a 2 year old boat from a marina on the east coast, one of those that they rent out to tourists for the day. He had to tow it back from VA to KC but claimed it was a steal and they sell them every year at the end of the season and just buy new ones.
I know nothing about boats but maybe look into some arbitrage like that.
Hmmmm, interesting suggestion.
This sounds like buying a rental vehicle when they go to sell them....AVOID!
yeah, i would not buy a boat that was operatedwith the "eff it, its a rental" mentality for a season but i might tell my wife that is why the low hour boat that i did buy is such a great deal.
Pete, is a fishable pontoon or deckboat still your ideal craft?
Yes, very much headed toward Pontoon ownership. Two front fishing seats and at least a 90hp motor.
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That guy is on his way to your mom’s lake house to give you a brother.
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That guy is on his way to your mom’s lake house to give you a brother.
:D
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this thread reminds me of this old cartoon short (especially the 1:30 mark) that for some reason i watched 1000 times as a youngster. i think maybe it was at the beginning of an illegally recorded VHS version of robin hood or something.
anyway Goofy plays the role of Pete:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyo3oj (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyo3oj)
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Pretty accurate
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https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/pontoons/switch.html
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That thing is an abomination
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Would smash.
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Other models: https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/pontoons.html
Reminds me of a honda element.
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If I'm being honest it's actually a really awesome concept. Modular units on the deck and a more powerful engine than 90% of budget pontoons would have with an outboard. I don't love the jet ski style steering unit but I could look past it.
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23 Sea-Doo
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If I'm being honest it's actually a really awesome concept. Modular units on the deck and a more powerful engine than 90% of budget pontoons would have with an outboard. I don't love the jet ski style steering unit but I could look past it.
That and this speaks to me. I’d want the lowest maintenance thing possible that’s adaptable to a lot, and is barely a real boat to where I can still pak with little chance of negative consequence and/or where an-y-one sober can take the non-wheel and get us home.
It's Simple
Effortless, intuitive and stress-free handling
Stress doesn't deserve a place on the water. The simple, intuitive Switch handling is so second nature, it's like riding a bike. Easy to steer, dock, launch and load.
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I'm for hire to back the boat onto the launch
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I like that thing
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So, only 4 people?
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Hello
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Damnit, never mind.
https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/getting-started/vehicle-information/can-i-leave-my-sea-doo-switch-in-water.html
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Damnit, never mind.
https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/getting-started/vehicle-information/can-i-leave-my-sea-doo-switch-in-water.html
It seems like the answer would be to buy a new one every year, just leave it in the water, then sell it to some MN sucker at the end of season. Rinse and rePete
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Damnit, never mind.
https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/getting-started/vehicle-information/can-i-leave-my-sea-doo-switch-in-water.html
It seems like the answer would be to buy a new one every year, just leave it in the water, then sell it to some MN sucker at the end of season. Rinse and rePete
I see you, lol.
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heh.
I have since added to my used boat armada. I bought a cherry condition 1998 Lund Pro V. Any future used vessel will be Sunfish (I want 2 so we can race) and/or kayaks.
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Don't make me throw down some pics of my 16' Lowe Jon Boat with a 20hp Mercury outboard.
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heh.
I have since added to my used boat armada. I bought a cherry condition 1998 Lund Pro V. Any future used vessel will be Sunfish (I want 2 so we can race) and/or kayaks.
you’re so damn deep in the boat game at this point, there’s really no way out. where do you go from here, submersibles?
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heh.
I have since added to my used boat armada. I bought a cherry condition 1998 Lund Pro V. Any future used vessel will be Sunfish (I want 2 so we can race) and/or kayaks.
you’re so damn deep in the boat game at this point, there’s really no way out. where do you go from here, submersibles?
there is no end to the boat game and i can't wait until he gets into saltwater fishing
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It’s like just when I think I have enough boat, I immediately think I need more boat
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It’s like just when I think I have enough boat, I immediately think I need more boat
Went to Bass Pro yesterday.. :lightsaber:
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pete maybe you could buy one of those seized russian yachts
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One of those Russian yachts would probably work pretty good on Milford as a walleye boat, but not sure they make sense for Clinton and Tuttle.
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Easing into boat ownership with a used center console pontoon for fishing on the quarry ponds.
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It’s like just when I think I have enough boat, I immediately think I need more boat
What's the dream boat if budget wasn't an issue? Something like a Ranger 212SL fully loaded?
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It’s like just when I think I have enough boat, I immediately think I need more boat
What's the dream boat if budget wasn't an issue? Something like a Ranger 212SL fully loaded?
Yeah, those are nice. Probably their Deep V pro series, or Warrior, Nitro or something else 20 foot+, 100”+ beam, deep V, fiberglass….Like 3500 pounds and just rides like glass across the waves.
I would have said a top of the line Lund before this summer, but I have been in two different huge fiberglass boats on Leach Lake and they handled amazing.