Let's see those boats!

[ThunderCAT]

I'm starting to get the itch for open water...even though I truly love hardwater more. I just bought my first boat (used) last summer, so I'm still in the honeymoon stage with it. Here's my rig: 1997 Sylvan Explorer 16' with a 40hp Merc (EFI) and a bow mount Motorguide trolling motor. Came equipped with two graphs (bow and console mount). I've added some small things to it that are not in this picture (cup holders = NECESSITY!, windsheild, etc)...nothing overly fancy, but fishes 3 guys and a cooler comfortably...and I got a pretty good deal on it (I think)!

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[Spinach]

Good looking boat there. We'll have to get out together this open water season.

[ThunderCAT]

Thanks. Like I said, nothing overly fancy, but it gets the job done. Nice flat floor, stable, thus far reliable, big livewell and lots of storage in the bow. Best thing is it's pretty light and I can easily load/unload myself. And I like the bunk trailer with side guides. Easy to drive it right on.

Man, I am getting pumped to drag it out of storage just talking about it!

[Lee Borgersen]

This is a shot of my BWCA assault vehicle. Powered by a 3 cyl 25hp Johnson. The BWCA has a 25 hp limitation and this boat is used only for the B-Dub.

I also have a larger Lund that I use for guiding, but no photo at this time.



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[rchaze60]

Here is mine nothing fancy but she floats with a 65hp 4 stroke yamaha pushing it

[Woody]

Here's my pride & joy.  It's my first boat, bought from my dad last year.  Crestliner 1860 Phantom w/ 130 hp Evinrude.  Just right for a family of 4!    Nothing fancy, but gets the job done!

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[Lee Borgersen]

Here's a photo of my old boat.  It now belongs to my first wife

We named it "The Fawkinnae"

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[Fawkinnae]

Sounds like a bittersweet story. Yes that mighty word is up to the task.

            

By the way what kind of trolling motor did you have on that baby?

[Lee Borgersen]

Now that's a great question and I was hoping someone would ask that. For trolling we use the twin 7435xt Twin Orcas.

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[Fawkinnae]

Now that's a great question and I was hoping someone would ask that. For trolling we use the twin 7435xt Twin Orcas.

Nice. Smooth and quiet. And powered by sea otter (The other furry white meat).

[Fawkinnae]

Here's my pride & joy.  It's my first boat, bought from my dad last year.  Crestliner 1860 Phantom w/ 130 hp Evinrude.  Just right for a family of 4!    Nothing fancy, but gets the job done!

Here's my Pride and Joy.

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[Woody]

 

Fawkinnae-you never cease to amaze me! 

[Lee Borgersen]

What do you cherish most your Pride or your Joy? Your such a silly man!

[Ace]

Hey guys,
My Webtv makes it tough to post photos, but I have two boats. My primary rig is a 2000 19ft ProV LE tournament series dual counsel, with a 200hp Merc on the back. She can really cover some water which is important when you fish a lake that's 40 miles long. It has all the bells and whistles, including all Lowrance electronics and two Minnkota trolling motors.

My back up rig, (I also use it for trolling for Walleye and Muskie) A 93' Crestliner
sport fish, single counsel with a 05' 115 Yamaha on the back. I customised this boat myself. They didn't come in this configuration from the factory. I added an 8ft rod locker and removed what was originally a walk through.
I also extended the rear casting deck and added more storage under the front deck for all my stuff. It is also equiped with Lowrance units front and back and Minnkota trolling motors.

"Ace"

[deadeye]

It may need a little work,,,,,But, it's cheap!

[Tami]

Proud owner of a boat!!!!!



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[Woody]

Nice rig!   

[Tami]

Thanks Woody.. i am soooooooooooooooooooooo excited lol.....

[Ryan]

How long is that boat?

[Tami]

Ok heres the list..

16 foot

- 1978 Lund Troller
- 1979 25 hp Evinrude
- 1979 Highlander bunk trailer with bearing buddies w/lifetime plates & spare tire
- 46 lb Minnkota stern mounted trolling motor w/marine battery
- Eagle FishEasy
- Wave Wackers
- 3 pedestal seats
- Live well
- Bilge pump
- 6 gallon gas tank
- Running lights
- Lifejackets
- anchor
- boat cover
- battery charger
- AM/FM Radio

The inside of this boat has been completely re-done to include a casting deck, rod storage, and additional storage capacity in the bow. New tires and paint in the spring of 2007. The boat has been stored inside, along with annual maintenance.
 

[Tami]

I need to learn about  bunk trailer  with bearing buddies

[Lee Borgersen]

Sweet rig there. Have you run it yet?  If not I'd take her down the road to Joe's Marine on Chapman St. and have Rico check her out and maybe change the gear lube. I would trust them guys with my soul and their reasonable and honest.

That's a perfect rig for your area.