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  1. bulletbob
    1987 Merc 70 HP- parts/project motor Super clean condition.. Brand new water pump, Zinc tab, Tilt/Trim, Carbs cleaned, plugs, lower unit oil,. prop is good,.. Just bought this motor on a Grumman 17 foot center console, and drove 600 miles to get it last week... It started and ran ok at the sellers house, ran kind of rough at idle, but was pissing like a race horse, ran cool, and revved fine... Thought it was just a "shaky idling 3 cyl" I should have looked closer.. When i ran it on Cayuga it ran fine at mid speeds, and high speed, but idling and low speed operation was not great... When I got home, on a hunch I tested compression.. Sure enough- 105-85-105... Out of spec, and it will probably never run right at idle, until the compression is even, and I REALLY don't want to spend thousands having a 1987 engine rebuilt... This engine is super clean, looks well maintained, and does run strong at speed... The guy lied of course, and told me the motor was perfect, knowing I lived in another state far away, ---when I found out the truth, I emailed him, and he wants NOTHING to with with anything now that he has his money... Motor is a 1987/88 I think.. I removed the oil injection system, but I have all the parts, and it can be easily re installed in minutes... It probably needs rings.... would make a great parts motor as half the stuff on it is either new or looks new, or freshening the powerhead if you know how, would make this a really nice engine for resale... Will accept best offer, and you can hear it run if you would like.. . its powerful and smooth off idle, .. Might consider trade for a 40 or 50.. No more 3 cyls for me, I have not had good luck with them... Will entertain any realistic offers.. bob
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    That is a smokin' deal.. I have a Chevy Silverado 4x4[stinks compared to a Ford], or I would be all over this one.. If it doesn't sell here it certainly will on craigslist...
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    yes after about 85 they went to a cheaper more conventional design because they could not compete with other companies, and most boat buyers would not pay for the stout, over built, but expensive Grumman designs,, Back around 2000 or so, i bought a MINT 4.4 with a super clean merc 25 and galvanized trailer for $1000,,, I knew nothing of this design, but once I had it out on the water I realized it was very special hull for a 14 footer.. Had it in the teeth of terrible winds and churning caps on the Finger lakes and Raritan Bay in NJ, and the stability and solid tight feel were 2 steps above any other aluminum boat I ever had, or ever been in.. I sold that boat like a DOPE, and was missing it terribly instantly.. It was a tiller model, with a pull start merc motorand I wasn't a tiller kind of guy.. It took me YEARS to find a 4.4 with a factory side console, and I found one a few years ago in Philly, and drove down to get it.. I powered it with a Johnson 28SPL, and thats my small boat these days, and it NEVER gets sold, until I drop dead... The 5.0 I am buying has also taken me years to find, and I hope its half the boat its little brother is... I will write about it on this forum after I have it out a few times... They are supposed to be very good in rough water... 8 foot beam on a riveted 17 footer is pretty impressive.... bob
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    Grumman Meter Series boats -Anyone familiar? Grumman Meter Series boats-anyone familiar? They were built between 1978 and about 1985, and many that know them consider them the best aluminum boats ever built. Thats debatable of course, but they are certainly the best riveted aluminum boats ever built.. I have a 4.4 [14 foot], and am driving a 600 mile round trip to pick up the flagship of this sereis, a 5.0 Center Console-[ 17 ft]... Designed to be as stable and seaworthy as anything else built in their size range, very hard to find, and not all that cheap when you do find one.. It took me years to find this 17 footer.. I have my doubts that anyone here knows these boats, as they have been out of production for over 30 years,but figured it was worth a shot, maybe someone had or has one they would like to talk about.. When I have my 4.4 out in steady 30 mph wind on a heavy chop with raging caps on NY state Finger Lakes, I often shake my head, that I can fish easily and with good stability, when 16 footers of conventional design head back in to the ramp.. Is there anyone on this forum that knows these boats?.. bob
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    Not critical.. Just feel sorry for him and his loved ones.. 3 guys in the water, 1 drowns.... By law he needed to have those 3 jackets available, but like most, sadly he had them stowed out of quick reach.. Same as most all of us do... think about the fishing trips you go out on regularly.. How many guys do we see wearing a jacket???.. Never, .. I am the only adult I ever see wearing one on any given fishing trip... I feel silly sometimes, but wear it anyway.. More of us should wear them I think..
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    I seem to have confused people.. The Starcraft 18 thats for sale on this forum is in Candor NY, between Ithaca and Binghamton... The Grumman boat that I am buying is in Vermont,, NOT the Starcraft..... bob
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    guys, as of right this second I can't show the boat until next week.. I am going to Vermont on weds. to pick up a 1983 Grumman 5.0 Center Console.. They are considered by many to be the best aluminum boats ever built- Grumman Meter Series.. they are rare,.. Thats the ONLY reason I am selling the Starcraft.. Its been a stout, stable ,very reliable boat, but the Grumman is something I have been searching for for years and years.. I have 4.4 Meter 14 foot Grumman, and it makes other aluminum boats look silly with its overbuilt construction, and unreal stability. I simply need to make sure everything goes well on weds, and that I do indeed get the boat I am driving 6 hours each way for. I suppose I should have waited until the Grumman deal was done before posting this, but I figured its tough to sell a boat this time of year, and wanted to get started... a forum member that has a moniker of nijajordan was first to respond, and its only fair he gets first dibs.. I will keep any interested parties informed... bob
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    (Re listing this boat that I had on here last year.. Can no longer be water tested as the controls have been removed as it was "sold" last year, and when everything was off the boat, the buyer changed his mind.. All else is as stated in the original listing.... bob 18 foot Starcraft boat & Trailer $400 Its got leaves and some junk in it from sitting all summer.. Needs a cleanup etc.. Seats as you can see are about done... Thats being said, the hull is in great shape, floor was replaced a few years ago and is solid.. Boat doesn't leak, and i have had it out in massive churning whitecaps more than once and stayed dry... has brand new Teleflex steering cable installed in july, and never used after.. Put brand new tires on the trailer at the same time, parked it, and they have never even seen the road... this was a Runabout, and a few years ago, I opened up the foredeck, [ nicely done, NOT hacked] framed it, and had big plans of putting a casting deck on her, but never got around to it, just used it as is.. Transom wood is original, and is mostly hard, but there are a few soft spots.. However, several years ago the old man that owned it had it reinforced with new plywood on the outside, in the motor well, and all the seams were glassed, and a transom saver was installed.. It is VERY solid, NO issues, no flexing, and will last as long as the boat does... i know guys freak out unless the transom just had a $1500 rebuild, but this boat has been in some nasty rough water, and the transom is fine as is, and for it to flex, the entire back 1/3 of the boat would need to be ripped off.. We can take it for a test ride, no problem.. Motors come off, as does the color FF... I will consider selling the boat with the VERY good condition 100 HP Johnson for $1200, but as of right now I would prefer keeping it.. This boat would be fine with a 60 or 70 anyway... Trailer, is SOLID lights work, brand new tires, good winch, good jack, great rollers.. You don't even need to dunk the trailer.. I launch by cranking the winch handle backwards, and the boat slides off without even wetting the hubs.. anyway, there it is.. Not many 18 foot boats around with good trailers, for $400... All I am doing really is covering the cost of the new tires, and teleflex steering..... As I said, we can bring it to the river, and give it a water test,, pics to follow..., bob
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    I NEVER ever at any time, anywhere, see any fishermen on a boat wearing flotation.. Nice fishing vests they make these days that are light ,comfortable and will keep you alive... Being a good swimmer means little if you are 3 miles out without any boats around, and it means nothing at all if its April or early May and the water is 42 degrees... I swim like a cinder block, and wear my flotation jacket no matter where I am in a boat , even fishing for sunnies in 6 feet of water on a flat calm day in 75 degree water... i am so surprised to see so many otherwise smart fishermen never wear flotation even when alons in rough water.. I owe it to my family to come back home after a day on the water... Once you get used to it , you don't even notice you have one on.. A LOT more fishermen should wear a jacket... Just too many things can go wrong.. Half submerged logs full of spikes, rocks, /// A bellows goes out, thru hull breaks, hose breaks etc, and you sink , even in a ""safe"" boat with "level flotation"... Guys drown every year in well made, modern "safe " boats when something fails... Life vest should be worn not stowed in the cuddy... In any case, God rest his soul...bob
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    Value of 1977 Johnson 100 HP OB ? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Candor NY Posts: 252 Trader Rating: 0 value of a 1977 100 hp OB I am going to post a 1977 100 hp Johnson OB for sale locally here in NY state.. I really don't know its true value at all. Its pretty clean, not heavily used, fresh water use only, has new impeller, comes with power tilt, controls etc, runs clean and strong, and is really ready to go . I see none of these or similar OB's this age on ebay anymore, and know the age will perhaps scare most buyers off, and many will buy a newer motor with more use at triple the price because of the year... I have always loved OMC OB's from the 70's, have had several and they were always bulletproof, never an issue.. Any ideas for a realistic sale price on this???... Don't want to get knocked on the head too hard, and want to be fair.. I was thinking maybe $850 firm, including a water test if needed, or is that not a realistic expectation because of the age??.. any help would be appreciated..., btw, NOT trying to sell here yet, just getting ideas on value for when I do sell it .. bob
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    Should be a 10 fish limit on any one species, and maybe a 25 limit mixed bag.. 25 Perch , Sunfish, Crappie,, Rock Bass, White Perch White Bass etc is really plenty for anyone.. If you really need more than 25 panfish a day, you might want to rethink your dietary habits... i love panfish, and even 10 fish total bag would suffice for me personally, but thats still low.. I feel the 25 limit on mixed species is the way to go.. Just too many very good, very efficient anglers with a lot of leisure time and simply incredible space age equipment [GoPro Underwater video] these days... Its getting to the point that the fish just don't have a chance to get old and big... bob
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    Problem is, everyone culls the biggest and best.. When that happens you are eliminating the big breeders.. Its just human nature I guess.. I noticed the same thing years ago with Crappies in some lakes... Today some lakes with a lot of crappies, are loaded with 5-6 inchers, and very few keeper size.. Thick shouldered 12 inchers???.. good luck, in much of NY state these days.. They get taken and eaten every spring, as soon as they reach 9 inches.. Last time I went Crappie fishing this spring a 9 incher was hard to come by.. Same thing could happen to perch,, Just so many people after them these days.. bob
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    Several times to skaneatles past few months.. last trip mid last week was not great, maybe a total of 8 keeper fish .. Some nice size perch up to about 12 inches, couple nice size rockies, a massive sunny, and a short LMB... Several toss back perch .. Wind was brutal, due south and I was at the north end.. Just raging whitecaps until noon... By then the bite was totally dead... Skinny has been ok for me this summer, not great numbers but many nice fish, and they are really sweet eating compared to other lakes.. Personally, I have no need to limit out on panfish.. If I get say 10 nice size mixed panfish, its a good trip for me.. That will last me a week...bob
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    I love perch as much as anyone, but I don't understand this hard headed preoccupation with the perch fishing at Seneca, and guys beating the water to death trying for them.. So many other lakes with good perch fishing, as well as big fat sunnies,rock bass, Crappies, bullheads etc.. Jeez, if you fish owasco or skaneateles, in 20-25 FOW with just worms, you should have no trouble finding a few dozen mixed panfish, including lots of perch of really decent size.. Yes you don't see the 2 pounders you do in seneca sometimes, but to me there is nothing wrong with foot long perch with nice thick shoulders, along with bull bluegills and pumpkinseeds.. I catch a lot of very nice panfish these days, and no longer bother with Seneca, and beating myself up trying to scare up a few big perch.. the other lakes are giving up plenty.. No, not the Seneca giants, but still great fishing. I guess I never found the need to catch 25 2 pound perch every time I fished.. 8 or 10 decent size perch and some big sunnies are more than enough for my needs...I guess i am just getting old, but when fishing becomes too much like hunting, i simply switch to easier prey... bob
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    A "hot" primary fishery???. Probably not.. However, sunnies perch, bullheads, pickerel, LMB, Rock bass don't inhabit 150 foot depths suspended mid lake over 300, and the lake has good fishing for those species at various places.. The walleyes will do ok there if they aren't descended upon by hordes of meat hungry anglers... They will provide a secondary or tertiary fishery for those in the know that find the spots, patterns, techniques... I'll most likely never fish for them there, but some will, and probably in years to come, some will do ok with them.. Will it replace Oneida in the hearts and minds of walleye freaks???.. er umm, no... bob
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    Why not??.. The lake has changed a LOT from years ago.. its a lot less clear, there are weeds everywhere, where there were none at one time, and the lake is stiff with small perch and other panfish in the shallow areas for the walleyes to eat.. the entire south end of the lake is a big fairly shallow submerged weedbed, with a lot of cover for young Walleye and their prey.. walleyes don't need alewives to eat.. they eat crayfish, bugs, worms, crayfish, small catfish, perch, sculpins, madtoms. shiners . just about anything.. I doubt there will be many 15 pounders in a lake like skinny, probably more like what i am used t catching in the susquehanna river, where a five pounder is a big fish, and 15 to 19 inch fish are the norm... bob
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    Skinny is fast becoming a Eutrophic lake as are the other Finger Lakes.. Thats a natural course for small lakes, but should never have happened with huge deep lakes like the fingers.. That is the price that has been paid for choking these lakes with mcMansions, "getaways", Farms and vineyards.. All that stuff has to go somewhere, and in the fingers, it goes directly into the lake.. Until this year it had been many years since i fished Skinny, and I was shocked.. Character of the lake has changed immensely... Clarity not even close to what I remember, weeds everywhere... its a shame, but in reality we all did it.. Now that my "the sky is falling" rant is over , let me add, i think the Walleyes were always in skaneateles in small numbers.. i have heard about them for many years. I don't think its a bad thing.. i just think the lake is changing and becoming more hospitable to Walleye reproduction... Same thing with sunfish.. They are everywhere in skaneatles these days, and sadly a lot of them are on the smaller side[some big ones too] Something has made the lake more hospitable to them, as years ago they were not there in the numbers we see today.. The Finger Lakes are changing, like it or not.. There will always be fish, but who knows what the balance of species will be??? bob
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    I understand your point of view, but the sheer numbers of Cormorants will put a severe crimp in all fishing on these lakes,, The ONLY thing that will stop a fish from getting eaten is size.. 150 FOW is nothing to a Cormorant.. It won't hurt the trout/salmon trolling for the next few years, I agree, but remember without stocked Salmonids, these lakes would not have many in them.. Cormorants are notorious for loving stockie size trout.. Its a LOT more efficient for them to grab a 9-10 inch trout, than it is to grab a 4 inch Sawbelly or Goby.. Never think they can't decimate these big lakes.. they have decimated entire coastal fisheries in the northeast, and those fish migrate, away from the damn cormorants.. However when they are juveniles, in shallower water, Cormorants eat dozens a day, ...each.. They have wiped out the winter flounder in many NE states, a species that for many years had no limit, no closed season.. Now you can take 2.. Cormorants wiped them out.... They can and do destroy fish populations in widespread areas, and the Finger Lakes and Great lakes are not immune.. The flocks I witnessed on the south end of Cayuga were massive.. Hundreds and hundreds of them, all over the place, acres of them in places. I was sick when I saw the numbers, unlike anything I have ever witnessed... They don't eat grass as we all know, they eat fish, lots of fish, and man, there are a LOT of birds out there right now...bob
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    They feed and travel in flocks.. BIG flocks.. If you see singles, you are lucky. When you see flocks, the fishing goes south FAST.. They eat an average of a pound of fish a day, each bird.. When you see thousands,.. well just use your imagination as to the damage they can do to ANY body of water in a year,, They destroy fishing, period... Here's a good read... bob http://www.startribune.com/cormorants-actually-are-a-problem/133719513/
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    Just what these lakes needed.. Another monstrous stress factor to layer on top of a bunch of other stress factors that have been increasing in frequency over the past decade.. Cormorants can decimate healthy fish populations in short order... Salmonids are NOT immune.. Although a 5 pound trout isn't in danger, dozens of 10 inch ones a day are, EVERY day.. Cormorants eat a LOT. They usually dive 50 feet or less, but have been recorded diving over 200 feet, so there is nothing that swims thats safe from these SOB's... Maybe next we'll be lucky enough to get Walking Catfish, Asian Carp, and Snakeheads to go along with all the other good stuff thats gotten into in the Finger lakes... bob
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    Cormorants on cayuga Has anyone noticed they are there by the THOUSANDS???.. I knew they were around, but the south end of the lake was infested with them, from Treman to Myers and beyond.. big flocks everywhere, diving, resting, flying.. Great,... with all the problems on these lakes, this is just what we needed,.,, I hope they eat billions of gobies, and choke as they are doing it.. Cormorants in the numbers I observed is a very bad thing.. They decimate fish populations in pretty short order... bob
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    actually, I am pretty impressed by this little lake.. We caught this one, and at least 3 or 4 others were caught within that day alongside the sunfish in pretty shallow water.. There might be a lot more of them there than people realize.. Gonna try for them in a few weeks after the water cools down.. There was a fresh dead one as well, possible one that was caught and released and didn't make it.. bob
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    Rainbow Well, it IS a rainbow, just not a big Finger Lakes one.. But its still a rainbow, still a holdover, and it might just as well have been a 10 pounder, to my grandson that caught it in a little local park lake.. Yeah, its only maybe 13- 14 inches, but it was a monster compared to the Pumpkinseeds we were mostly catching.. It made this good looking young mans day.. His name is Landon, and he LOVES fishing with papa, and loves to eat everything he catches... I have to hide to release the 4 inch sunnies and perch we catch along with the keepers.. He wants to keep them to eat, but I suppose thats what 4 year olds do.. My favorite fishing partner!... oh yeah his pal Lulu the cat approves as well... bob
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    sold...
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    sold to Sammy Dog
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