Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 11, 2011, 08:01:50 PM
Just idle over, toss me your line, drop anchor and let's talk about boats and boating!
Post by: wiley on March 11, 2011, 08:24:01 PM
Post by: CNS on March 11, 2011, 08:26:19 PM
Post by: bubbles4ksu on March 11, 2011, 08:33:30 PM
Post by: HeinBallz on March 11, 2011, 09:01:05 PM
Post by: Pete on March 11, 2011, 09:55:23 PM
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.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 11, 2011, 11:36:33 PM
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.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 12, 2011, 09:37:56 AM
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.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on March 12, 2011, 10:45:46 AM
Post by: WildcatNkilt on March 12, 2011, 03:26:14 PM
Post by: Gooch on March 13, 2011, 12:22:12 PM
Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.Eldorado lake :facepalm:
Post by: HeinBallz on March 13, 2011, 12:43:59 PM
dido. Used to hit Milford back before it became infested with riley rats.Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.Eldorado lake :facepalm:
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 13, 2011, 10:17:55 PM
Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
Ditto. Rock to Beaver if I feel desire.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on March 13, 2011, 10:22:31 PM
Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.
Ditto. Rock to Beaver if I feel desire.
Shell Knob'er myself.
Post by: chunkles on March 16, 2011, 12:54:28 AM
:angry: IT IS A FINE LAKE.Where does everyone boat? This guy goes to Table Rock.Eldorado lake :facepalm:
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 05:03:11 AM
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
Post by: jmlynch1 on March 16, 2011, 09:56:04 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 16, 2011, 10:14:21 AM
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:
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 04:10:29 PM
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.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 16, 2011, 04:19:39 PM
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.
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 04:45:43 PM
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.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 16, 2011, 05:14:26 PM
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.
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 05:17:08 PM
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.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 16, 2011, 05:19:21 PM
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.
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 05:27:46 PM
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:
Post by: CNS on March 16, 2011, 05:29:31 PM
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?
Post by: HeinBallz on March 17, 2011, 12:39:56 PM
Post by: chunkles on March 17, 2011, 12:57:34 PM
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.
Post by: _33 on March 17, 2011, 01:02:15 PM
Post by: HeinBallz on March 18, 2011, 12:53:29 PM
Post by: Branson Bound on March 18, 2011, 01:20:12 PM
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.
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on March 18, 2011, 05:25:06 PM
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:
Post by: Trim on May 10, 2020, 05:21:47 PM
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?
Post by: wetwillie on May 10, 2020, 05:56:05 PM
Post by: Trim on May 10, 2020, 06:40:47 PM
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?
Post by: wetwillie on May 10, 2020, 06:51:12 PM
Post by: Trim on May 10, 2020, 07:35:59 PM
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.
Post by: wetwillie on May 10, 2020, 07:59:39 PM
Post by: Trim on May 11, 2020, 12:05:03 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 11:25:30 AM
Post by: Trim on May 11, 2020, 02:22:47 PM
Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 02:29:42 PM
:horrorsurprise: I'm intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boyBoats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.
Post by: Trim on May 11, 2020, 02:35:36 PM
:horrorsurprise: I'm intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boyBoats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.
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.
Post by: Trim on May 11, 2020, 06:16:43 PM
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
Post by: wetwillie on May 11, 2020, 06:58:52 PM
Post by: Trim on May 11, 2020, 07:43:09 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 12, 2020, 09:49:23 AM
you better buy an air bubble that sucker will take forever with that pump.:horrorsurprise: I'm intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boyBoats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own
Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.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.
Post by: Trim on May 12, 2020, 10:03:28 AM
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.
Post by: nicname on May 12, 2020, 01:42:30 PM
Post by: steve dave on May 12, 2020, 01:45:55 PM
Post by: Trim on May 12, 2020, 02:18:52 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 12, 2020, 03:31:51 PM
(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.
Post by: Trim on May 12, 2020, 06:18:40 PM
(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.
Post by: Institutional Control on May 12, 2020, 09:13:25 PM
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Post by: Trim on May 12, 2020, 09:53:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay_2CaLthsk
Post by: Trim on June 15, 2020, 12:44:07 AM
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Post by: Trim on June 24, 2020, 12:12:56 AM
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.
Post by: Trim on June 24, 2020, 12:17:09 AM
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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.
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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.
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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
Post by: Spracne on June 24, 2020, 02:13:50 AM
Post by: wetwillie on June 24, 2020, 01:06:58 PM
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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Post by: Pete on September 29, 2022, 07:09:41 PM
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?
Post by: wetwillie on September 29, 2022, 07:12:12 PM
Post by: Pete on September 29, 2022, 07:46:21 PM
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.
Post by: Pete on September 29, 2022, 07:47:23 PM
Post by: Trim on September 29, 2022, 07:55:16 PM
Post by: Spracne on September 29, 2022, 07:58:06 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on September 29, 2022, 08:13:19 PM
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Post by: Pete on September 29, 2022, 08:13:47 PM
Post by: Trim on September 29, 2022, 08:40:42 PM
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.
Post by: Pete on September 29, 2022, 08:54:54 PM
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!
Post by: Trim on September 29, 2022, 09:06:48 PM
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 29, 2022, 09:19:58 PM
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.
Post by: Pete on September 29, 2022, 09:44:07 PM
Fish bite best at dawn and dusk. I might go out for 30 minutes twice a day. Or cruises in evening with dogs.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.
Post by: stunted on September 30, 2022, 12:38:41 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 30, 2022, 09:38:06 AM
Minnesota the land of 10,000 lakes and no fish. :lol:Fish bite best at dawn and dusk. I might go out for 30 minutes twice a day. Or cruises in evening with dogs.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.
Post by: mocat on September 30, 2022, 09:39:36 AM
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
Post by: mocat on September 30, 2022, 09:42:47 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 30, 2022, 09:48:27 AM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on September 30, 2022, 10:32:30 AM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 30, 2022, 11:22:14 AM
get a lift for god's sake
Post by: yachtbroker on September 30, 2022, 11:48:41 AM
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.
Post by: Pete on September 30, 2022, 11:53:07 AM
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.
Post by: Skipper44 on September 30, 2022, 01:51:08 PM
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.
Post by: Skipper44 on September 30, 2022, 03:14:41 PM
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2011-harris-cruiser-220-fx-8485268/ (https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2011-harris-cruiser-220-fx-8485268/)
Post by: Pete on September 30, 2022, 05:25:04 PM
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.
Post by: CHONGS on September 30, 2022, 05:36:55 PM
Post by: Pete on September 30, 2022, 05:38:58 PM
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.
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2022, 08:54:46 PM
i love naming things but the pressure can be debilitating
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2022, 09:07:39 PM
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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Nothing hits harder on a sunset boat ride than the Talking Heads.
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Winner
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‘toonhound69
oh yea winner
Post by: Stupid Fitz on October 03, 2022, 03:58:20 PM
what are you going to name this beast?
i love naming things but the pressure can be debilitatingDefinitely.
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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?".
Post by: Pete on October 13, 2022, 01:32:30 PM
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oh yea winner
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Post by: Pete on January 03, 2023, 10:41:43 PM
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.
Post by: Trim on January 03, 2023, 11:03:10 PM
Post by: ben ji on January 03, 2023, 11:11:24 PM
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.
Post by: Pete on January 04, 2023, 12:13:02 PM
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.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 04, 2023, 02:03:57 PM
This sounds like buying a rental vehicle when they go to sell them....AVOID!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.
Post by: Skipper44 on January 04, 2023, 02:30:50 PM
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.This sounds like buying a rental vehicle when they go to sell them....AVOID!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.
Pete, is a fishable pontoon or deckboat still your ideal craft?
Post by: star seed 7 on January 04, 2023, 03:51:09 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 04, 2023, 04:03:47 PM
I bought a covertable mustang that used to be a rental in Nebraska. It was great :th_twocents:Did you buy it undercover?
Post by: star seed 7 on January 04, 2023, 04:06:57 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 04, 2023, 04:21:10 PM
Post by: Pete on January 04, 2023, 04:42:44 PM
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.This sounds like buying a rental vehicle when they go to sell them....AVOID!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.
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.
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 05, 2023, 01:50:44 PM
Post by: Pete on January 05, 2023, 03:12:01 PM
Post by: Spracne on January 05, 2023, 03:17:55 PM
That guy is on his way to your mom’s lake house to give you a brother.
:D
Post by: mocat on January 05, 2023, 03:25:13 PM
anyway Goofy plays the role of Pete:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyo3oj (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyo3oj)
Post by: Pete on January 05, 2023, 05:13:34 PM
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Post by: wetwillie on August 26, 2023, 01:17:49 PM
Post by: CNS on August 26, 2023, 01:33:16 PM
Post by: Trim on August 26, 2023, 02:23:31 PM
Reminds me of a honda element.
Post by: wetwillie on August 26, 2023, 02:30:26 PM
Post by: Spracne on August 26, 2023, 02:35:41 PM
Post by: Trim on August 26, 2023, 02:46:02 PM
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.
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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.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 26, 2023, 02:48:03 PM
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Post by: Trim on August 26, 2023, 03:54:32 PM
https://www.sea-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/getting-started/vehicle-information/can-i-leave-my-sea-doo-switch-in-water.html
Post by: CNS on August 26, 2023, 05:18:59 PM
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
Post by: Spracne on August 26, 2023, 06:21:39 PM
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.
Post by: Pete on August 26, 2023, 07:20:15 PM
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.
Post by: wetwillie on August 26, 2023, 07:24:28 PM
Post by: pissclams on August 26, 2023, 08:24:19 PM
heh.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?
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.
Post by: Skipper44 on August 28, 2023, 02:51:27 PM
there is no end to the boat game and i can't wait until he gets into saltwater fishingheh.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?
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.
Post by: Pete on August 29, 2023, 07:53:01 AM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 29, 2023, 08:32:54 AM
It’s like just when I think I have enough boat, I immediately think I need more boatWent to Bass Pro yesterday.. :lightsaber:
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Post by: wetwillie on August 29, 2023, 02:47:37 PM
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?
Post by: Pete on August 29, 2023, 10:57:06 PM
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.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?
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.