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I have been working a LOT and late.. Sorry about that... I wasn't anticipating it when i posted... anger over a missed call is totally useless. I had other guys contact me about some lures I wanted to trade, and apologized on that post as well. My wife said " some guy called about a motor".. Not sure if that was you or not. If it was, again, sorry. In any case, if anyone can use it, first $50 takes it... bob

My buddy has found a small boat, and wants to sell the Aquasport outright .. no trades. This is a HELL of a lot of boat at the asking price of $3400 or BO... Thats what just the 2 engines that are on it sell for on ebay.. I checked. This boat will take anything the big lakes can muster.. If it can't, you probably should not be out there... Here are a few highlights.. STRONG running 200 Mariner w/ Johnson kicker on Garelick bracket Power tilt on motor, and trim tabs on boat Live well HUGE optional cooler/locker, factory installed factory Swim Ladder Rod Holders Planer Mast and board 2 Big Jon electric dowriggers.. He is not sure if they work, he never used them all gauges are operational, as is bilge pump Nice Bimini top Captains chairs EZ Loader trailer.. good tires, good spare, works well,,, some surface rust.. needs paint, surge brakes that aren't working... Boat has an 18 inch crack a few inches under the rub rail where someone backed into it.. A very easy fix.. He just taped over it and NEVER had an issue.. This is a very serious big water boat thats pretty much water ready, but would benefit from a weekend of TLC... Here are some pics... I could only post first 5 pics.. I have 6 more.. email me and I'll send them to you... bob [email protected]

Got some calls when I was not around, Sorry if I did not get back to some guys, I just have been working a LOT,, Have not been around much.. I did send emails through this site,, but judging by the anger I have encountered, they did not go through for some reason, although I did have copies sent to me that came through just fine.. I have hundreds of these lures ... NK's Rebels, Rapala's Suttons.. So many others, I can't begin to name them, plus all kinds of downrigger clips, and widgets... All in mint/new condition and all still available for trading... bob

Still available.... Brand new condition...

They are easy to catch in the Susquehanna River in the fall... Not real big, up to 23-24 inches, and lots of shorts, occasional one over 5 pounds but they are pretty rare. Most are 18-20 inches. On a good evening just before dark you can catch 3 or 4, or even limit out in less than an hour at certain times and certain places. 1/4 oz. jigs with a twister or small fluke tail is all you need.. Not sure its worth the drive, for you, but there are a lot of them in the river, and it takes no special skill to catch them here. Early morning, until about 9 am, or evenings from about 2 hours before dark, until nightfall. Mid days are a total waste of time on this river, until the water gets real cold, and then its jigs with a minnow fished slow and deep.... bob

Length-36 Width -18 Depth 7 1/2

In brand new/ mint/ condition.. This is the big one, its on a 100 HP motor right now... I put about 1 mile on it, and it works well as a hydrofoil, but I have 2 other hydrofoils designed for just that purpose, and would rather have some of the money back... I will never use it in the trolling position as I simply don't troll.. These are about $110 + tax everywhere.. Get a practically brand new one for $50... bob - 607-659-5334

I have hundreds and hundreds af new or near new trolling lures.. So many different types and colors, I can't even begin to say whats what.. Spoons plugs etc... Also have all types of downrigger clips, swivels, etc.. Tons of little doodads, and I have no idea what they are for, as I hate trolling, especially with riggers.. They will just sit and rot.. I am looking to trade some of this stuff for some heavy, stout salt water rods, that can catch Cod in deep water. heavy reels too, spinning or conventional.. Also need some boat stuff.. anchor, rope, bilge pump, decent depth finder, seats, etc... bob 607-659-5334

Out of an 18 foot Starcraft... Its old, but in good shape.. VERY clean and shiny white inside.. outside not rusted, could use new paint.. This is a longer flatter tank..Set up for OMC hoses, but any fittings would work of course... Very solid . Needs a sending unit.. I checked the unit in it and it is bad.. Sending unit is a Kysor, and they are about $20-$23 new.. Will trade for a decent 6 gallon plastic tank... Can send pics if there is any interest..bob 607-659-5334

We are sitting here at work right now... Later this week I will take some pictures, and post them,,, He is most interested in a semi V aluminum, Sylvan , Starcraft,or similar, but may consider other boats as wee.. No junk please...bob

The charter boat is the way to go... UNLESS your friend/client and yourself can work out a share the expenses arrangement and keep the boat at a a good marina. Boats and their upkeep is becoming a major problem.. The outlay is huge.. Its VERY easy to sell a 14 ft aluminum w a 9.9.. Tows easy, sips gas, and will catch plenty of big fish..A 23 footer will catch bigger fish in bigger water, but for many [like me] its simply not worth the huge cash outlay... Try selling a 23 footer with twin 150's.. Unless you are pretty lucky, or sell super cheap, the pool of potential buyers is quite small, compared to a small boat... btw, Why not just take your friend out to jig lakers on your own boat??.. He would LOVE it.. problem solved... bob

Anyway you could post a couple photos? I plan to, but won't be able to get there until next week sometime.. this was just to check if there is any interest.. Pics will be posted, and more specific information will be posted in a week or so... bob

It belongs to a friend.. Mid 80's -- Big, wide, 20 foot Aquasport center console with a good running, ultra fast 200 HP, and 15 HP kicker.. its got 3 electric downriggers, sideplaner mast , etc.. rigged for big water trolling. its a serious big water boat. perfect for Lake O..He just had it out on Seneca a day or two ago... Its simply too much boat for him.. He is looking for a smaller much lighter boat, maybe 16 or so feet.. He wants $ 3500 or best, or would prefer a smaller lighter boat as partial trade.. Great deal for someone that wants to troll the big lake but doesn't have the money needed to get a serious big water rig... I am going next week to see him and take some pictures to post here.. He lives out near Burdett near Seneca lake.. I know the rig needs some tlc, but mostly minor stuff. 2 of the riggers don't work, but it may be as simple as a bad wire, he never checked.. You would pay almost 3 grand for a good running 200 outboard alone actually. Sounded like a great deal, but its way too much boat and motor for me... Let me know of any interest, and I'll put you in touch... From our phone conversation I do believe smaller boat swaps would get first consideration. bob

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Now that my center console has been sold, I have decided to keep the Starcraft 18 as its light and easily trailerable for me.. I am doing some mods right now to partially open up the large foredeck to make it more fishable.. Kind of a "dual console" thing. I bought this boat just for its very good motor, but the boat the motor was supossed to go on is no longer here, and I find myself liking this dumb old boat more and more. My apologies to those that replied ... It is now off the market, and I hope to turn it into the boat I have always wanted.. Big enough to fish in a chop and light enough to tow easily and handle myself.. This may be the one, even through its a 40+ year old relic... bob

here are some pics.. Boat is turn key, ready to fish, and motor runs great... Very wide and stable, and is very light , one guy can launch it with ease, just about anywhere.. Replaced all rollers on trailer last year with poly, and added teflon bunks as well.. New strap installed on winch too.. NO problems at all with this boat... First one here with $750[FIRM!] takes it home... Will consider partial trade for small aluminum boat 12-foot or so [without motor] for use in the Susquehanna river.. bob

Sea Pro has been sold and is on its way to the Florida keys via Corning.... bob

I will post a few here in the next few days.. Boat is really dirty from fishing in it this year, and being too lazy to scrub it down.. It is NOT a fancy boat, remember its a very old design that copied the old 60's Boston Whalers.... Plain and very functional, really stable in a chop.. Wide interior layout and lots of usable space. bob

Transom is solid ... Floor as well... the boat is in seriously nice condition for the price I am asking... First "I'll take it" gets it.. $900 firm... Bow mounted trolling motor, kicker bracket, and 100 HP Johnson are staying with me at the $900 price.. If you want to keep them on the boat, we'll work it out real cheap..

Comes with nice galvanized trailer w/ brand new lights.. No title for trailer.. Tires are dry rotted, but hold air fine, and there is a spare that holds air good as well. Really good shape!.. Big water boat , V hull, with a very wide 7/12 foot beam... This boat will not have an engine.. I am removing the 1972 100 hp Johnson and selling it separately, I can throw it in cheap if you want it... Hull is in great shape.... Not many center consoles in central NY state, especially at this price... $900 FIRM... Email me for pictures.. [email protected] Bob 607-659-5334

REALLY cool rig.. Its an older 1970 tri hull boat built in South Carolina by a company called CMF.. The floor is ROCK solid, as is the transom.. Lots of storage.. Very much like an old Boston Whaler.. Its is incredibly stable in rough water while fishing.. I have had it out in big whitecaps on Seneca and Cayuga several times.. It is a really nice platform, very wide, LOTS of standup fishing room... 30 HP Johnson runs and shifts good, starts instantly, .. No issues It has a new hydrofoil ... Interior is dirty right now, but cleans up nice,, Non Carpeted floor, like a Whaler... Just hose it down.. I have used it a few seasons for jigging lakers, in very rough water, and its been great.. Hull is in good condition, and very seaworthy. Trailer is in really good shape as well, its painted black, is very solid, new jack, tows straight as an arrow, lights work... We can even water test it if you'd like.. first $750 takes it... bob 607-659-5334

Really sound hull, new pressure treated floor and transom.. everything on the hull is rock solid... Interior, dash, seats, gauges , etc all in good shape as well. Has a very nice 100 HP Johnson w new power tilt... Good roller trailer,could use some paint and tires, otherwise its solid and tows beautifully.. brand new trolling plate on motor,brand new solid aluminum kicker bracket as well. Real nice rig for trolling.. has 2 square dowrigger mounts and 2 rigger balls as well. First $950 firm takes it.. The motor alone is worth the asking price.. Its clean, runs strong, prop is in perfect shape, PT works perfectly... BOB 607-659-5334 no pics at this time, however I will send them if there is any interest...

hey new@this, Salmon in Cayuga are easy to catch in spring fall and winter.. Just troll flatlines at the south end of the lake or around Taughannock Park after the weather cools down.. Late October into Dec is good, but they will hit right through the winter if you can take it.. In April and May they can be caught anywhere in the lake pretty much from Ithaca right up to where it starts getting shallow at the north end.. I use silver and black rapalas, rebels, or similar lures and catch my share.. The guys that use downriggers get them all summer of course... I don't target them deep, as I don't deep troll.. Also, they are caught all winter at Taughannock park.. Guys use bobbers with big shiners and catch them, but sawbellies are better if you can find them.. Also a lot are caught using 1/4- 1/2 oz bucktails.. White with a strip of mylar is all you need. Off the walls at the park is always ok for Salmon from late oct through May, but its NOT an every day thing.. The guys that catch them put a TON of time in.. Many of them fish every single day... They can be caught though, if you can put the time in..... bob

I was at Keuka Lake for lakers today as well.. I launched out of the town ramp at Keuka while it was still dark.. had a decent bite from about 7:30 to about 9- 9:30 or so, then it shut down... Fished the Bluffs with various jigs... The majority of my fish were caught in about 120-130 FOW.. Lots more life there in the deeper water, than there was at 100 and under. I think I had one in about 110-100 FOW... I believe 7 made it to the boat, and dropped 3 half way up, due to my lazy ass.. Tied jigs on weeks ago, and left them on, and expected the knots to be lemony scented and fresh as a daisy... NOT!!!. anyway, not my best day ever at Keuka, but not bad for this year.. I haven't picked my days well this season, but things went pretty well today. Fish hit plastics and jigging spoons with plastics getting the edge.. I hated to go fishing alone. today. I much prefer to fish with someone, but like many of us I have to go when I can. Weather was really beautiful.. I seemed to be doing better than several other boats near the bluffs... Just my day for a change... Talked to some guys trolling hard with a million lines out, and they had only 1 laker by 10:30... Fish were at various depths and weren't inactive, but not real aggressive either. Kept 2... off the water before 11... bob

So basically, its the exact same thing as I do on cayuga.. Troll the shorelines, using stickbaits... Stay in how much water?.. 10- 20 feet? bob