Author Topic: BOATS!! (Read 11656 times)

CNS · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:29:31 PM »

Quote from: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 05:17:08 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 16, 2011, 05:14:26 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?

HeinBallz · « **Reply #26 on:** March 17, 2011, 12:39:56 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.

chunkles · « **Reply #27 on:** March 17, 2011, 12:57:34 PM »

Quote from: HeinBallz on March 17, 2011, 12:39:56 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.

_33 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 17, 2011, 01:02:15 PM »

Hate fishing. It's so gross trying get the fish off the hook. I make my wife do it usually.

HeinBallz · « **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:53:29 PM »

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.

Branson Bound · « **Reply #30 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:20:12 PM »

Quote from: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 05:17:08 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 16, 2011, 05:14:26 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.

Dirty Sanchez · « **Reply #31 on:** March 18, 2011, 05:25:06 PM »

Quote from: Branson Bound on March 18, 2011, 01:20:12 PM

Quote from: Dirty Sanchez on March 16, 2011, 05:17:08 PM
Quote from: Limestone on March 16, 2011, 05:14:26 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.

Trim · « **Reply #32 on:** May 10, 2020, 05:21:47 PM »

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?

wetwillie · « **Reply #33 on:** May 10, 2020, 05:56:05 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.

Trim · « **Reply #34 on:** May 10, 2020, 06:40:47 PM »

Quote from: wetwillie on May 10, 2020, 05:56:05 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?

wetwillie · « **Reply #35 on:** May 10, 2020, 06:51:12 PM »

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

Trim · « **Reply #36 on:** May 10, 2020, 07:35:59 PM »

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.

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.

wetwillie · « **Reply #37 on:** May 10, 2020, 07:59:39 PM »

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.

Trim · « **Reply #38 on:** May 11, 2020, 12:05:03 AM »

Should I care about getting up to a 36-inch shaft? Not as much availability as tlb 30-inch'rs.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #39 on:** May 11, 2020, 11:25:30 AM »

Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own

Trim · « **Reply #40 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:22:47 PM »

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 11:25:30 AM

Boats are something you want your good buddy or family member to own

Well your buddy Trim now owns a little $250 inflatable one.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #41 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:29:42 PM »

Quote from: Trim on May 11, 2020, 02:22:47 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 11:25:30 AM
Boats 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 intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boy

Trim · « **Reply #42 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:35:36 PM »

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 02:29:42 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 11, 2020, 02:22:47 PM
Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 11:25:30 AM
Boats 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 intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boy

Quote from: 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/

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.

Trim · « **Reply #43 on:** May 11, 2020, 06:16:43 PM »

@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

wetwillie · « **Reply #44 on:** May 11, 2020, 06:58:52 PM »

I’d go with the top one and one of these https://www.amazon.com/MinnKota-Transom-Trolling-Extension-Handle/dp/B07D9H6692

Trim · « **Reply #45 on:** May 11, 2020, 07:43:09 PM »

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #46 on:** May 12, 2020, 09:49:23 AM »

Quote from: Trim on May 11, 2020, 02:35:36 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 02:29:42 PM
Quote from: Trim on May 11, 2020, 02:22:47 PM
Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2020, 11:25:30 AM
Boats 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 intrigued, lets see some pics of this bad boy

Quote from: 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/

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.

Trim · « **Reply #47 on:** May 12, 2020, 10:03:28 AM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

nicname · « **Reply #48 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:42:30 PM »

I'd ride that dingy.

steve dave · « **Reply #49 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:45:55 PM »

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).