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About Day Break

  • Birthday 11/09/1959

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Stephentown, NY
  • Interests
    Hunting and Fishing
  • Home Port
    Primarily Oak and some Olcott
  • Boat Name
    Daybreak II

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  1. Day Break
    Keep in mind that polyethylene tanks have a 15-20 year expected life. I know what I would do.
  2. Day Break
    If it was me putting a new engine on this boat I would put a new clean tank in it with an in line water fuel filter. If the entire system is new and you change that fuel filter each year you will have clean sailing for 20+ years. Also do not put ethanol gas in it.
  3. Day Break
    Thanks for the info! Sent from my iPad using Lake Ontario United
  4. Day Break
    Does anyone out there have any experience with Garmin Auto Pilots? My boat is rigged with a Garmin GHC 10 auto pilot controller and I also use a Garmin hand held remote auto pilot control that communicates to the GHC 10 that I operate from the back of the boat. My hydraulic pump is a Garmin GHP 10-2.1. The hydraulic ram on the outboard motor is a Sea Star HC 5345. I have two helms on my boat. The system probably has around 600 hours of run time on it. I am wondering if the hydraulic pump is worn out already or if there may be air in the system. Here is the problem, when using the autopilot in rough conditions and the system bottoms out the steering ram so that the motor is turned as sharp as it will go the pump does some cavitating or squealing as it attempts to try and go further and it locks the system in place and won't correct itself once the boat comes back around and drives the boat in a circle. The auto pilot blinks on and off with a pump stall warning. I have to manually grab the steering wheel and override the system to get it out of that locked position as the auto pilot controls won't work at that point. It is like they are locked somehow. I have talked to Garmin and have uploaded the latest updates and they think it is a hydraulic problem. The system has plenty of hydraulic fluid. It seems with the boat rocking and rolling in rough seas it is much worse like the internal compass has trouble. The boat has two Garmin Chart Plotters (6212 & 4212) that are Ethernet connected and at the heart of the operation. Any idea or experience with such a thing?
  5. Day Break
    No. Long gone.
  6. Day Break
    More info on regulation changes for you guys: New Striped Bass Limits Effective March 17, 2015 New York State is committed to maintaining a healthy stock of striped bass for both recreational and commercial fishing. To comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fishery Commission’s (ASMFC) mandated 25-percent harvest reduction, effective March 17, 2015, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has established limits that will allow the striped bass stock to recover more quickly. These limits are: Recreational: Marine and Coastal district (south of the George Washington Bridge): 1 fish, 28 inches or larger, during the Apr. 15 – Dec. 15 season Hudson River (all tributaries north of George Washington Bridge and all inland waters): 1 fish, 18-28 inches OR 1 fish larger than 40 inches during the Apr. 1 – Nov. 30 season Delaware River: 1 fish, 28 inches or larger (no closed season) Commercial: The commercial quota was reduced by 25%. A slot limit of 28-38 inches during the Jun. 1 – Dec. 15 season are the new limits. New York also recommends the use of “circle-hooks†while fishing for stripers since this reduces the mortality of released fish. NOTE: Anadromous river herring regulations remain the same for the Hudson River. The possession ban remains only for the Marine and Coastal District and all other waters in New York State. Please visit the NYS DEC website for details on the new limits and regulations . Sent from Day Break using my iPad using Lake Ontario United
  7. Day Break
    Just call me to set up a charter in the Albany area and I will show you the program. Sent from Day Break using my iPad using Lake Ontario United
  8. Day Break
    I have owned two Lunds, an 18' and a 20' and now a 24' Hewescraft Alaskan. I had great luck with the Lunds but wanted something larger for fishing Lake Ontario. There is no comparison between the boats. The Hewescraft is built like a tank and industrial work machine. I love the hardtop to get out of the elements and for security as I can lock everything up. I purchased mine in Portland at Clemens marine, Rod Price at 503-283-1712. I didn't seem to click with the dealer near Chicago. They are not cheap but you will never have to buy another boat. This time of the year brings some pretty good pricing on leftover models. If the Hewescraft is too much I would favor the Lund.
  9. Day Break
    Nice fish and nice report. Good talking with you at the dock. I will be there Thursday through Tuesday again this weekend. We had some good waypoints out a little further than you that we're producing well. Sent from Day Break using my iPad using Lake Ontario United
  10. Day Break
    Kings are finally showing up. Right out front 175-275' of water. 50' and 100' down. Flasher flies and free slider spoons with purple in them catching kings and steelhead. Enjoy the photos and good luck out there!
  11. Day Break
    Price reduced to $275.00.
  12. Day Break
    If you look at the classified on this website there is a charter business for sale right now. I am a part time charter captain and have a full time job that limits how many charters I can do a year. That will change in another 5-years when I retire and need something to keep me busy. Last year was my first year doing charters though I have been fishing Lake Ontario since 1995 and have been fishing all over the country since I was old enough to carry a fishing pole. I have done both salt water and fresh water and have focused on all types of fish and fishing. I may occasionally have a need for a first mate as doing charters solo will wear a guy down. I will be starting a list of potential first mates and will add your name to my list. Before I use you I would like to know more about your experience. PM me when you get a chance and give me more info. I am not worried about you taking my business. From what I can see there is still a lot of opportunity for business in this field. My business has doubled since last year and I am not even pushing the marketing. Having said that, you won't get rich being a charter captain and you better have a passion for it and not mind hard work. Most people don't understand how hard this can be and how it can wear you down as you start doing day after multiple day of charters. I guess I am just warning you before you devote your life to this. Once you start mating you will have a better feel for the work load involved.
  13. Day Break
    Very nice report as usual. Looks like you are becoming one of Ontario's finest! Thanks for sharing. You know how to get all of us excited about getting back on the big O! See you at the Oak this summer. I have to work through my spring striper season close to home first.
  14. Day Break
    I have a Steal Armor Stryker 2 boat alarm I used a few times and then I purchased an enclosed boat so I no longer need it. This is great for people who leave all their gear in an open boat. It has a remote alarm on a key chain as well as one heck of a loud alarm on the unit itself. I have $539 invested. I am asking $325 and I will pay shipping. PM me if you have interest.
  15. Day Break
    With a good chart plotter you can see the down rigger weights so I don't see the advantage of the D. I run an X4. Sent from Day Break using my iPad using Lake Ontario United
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