mathews_hunter

Thanks for all the info.  I’m not in a rush to buy anything so I’ll keep my eyes open for a nice fresh water boat.  Sounds like it would be a better option.  Thanks everyone. 

56 minutes ago, UNREEL said:

There are a lot of freshwater Pursuits on the Great Lakes. You need to be searching Lake Erie and Michigan boats for sale thru brokers or private sellers. Can also be found in upstate NY also in Alexander Bay Area. IMO, as stated above you need to be a very competent troubleshooter when dealing with an older saltwater boat. 

Thanks unreel.  Do you have info on brokers?   I have been looking boat trader but not much to be had for freshwater.  It would be great to find one out of ABay since I live close to there

Gambler any boat I buy I expect there to be unknown issues and repairs.  Like you mentioned a survey will be a must have. Why do you think a salt boat will have more repairs?   Thanks.   

I’m starting to look for bigger boats.  I  would really like a 30’ pursuit.  Most seem to have spent some of there life in salt water.  For those who have bought salt water boats have you had any issues like wiring corrosion, gel coat issues, hardware issues.  Or just issues in general that you experienced?  I have heard some say no big deal if it’s a closed cooling system, and I have been told to stay away from salt water boats.  

The Net, not ready to drop the price that low yet.  

I have a SITEX T760 Radar unit.  It’s new never been installed.  Box has been open.   Also have a Great Lakes Planer radar mount that I bought For it also.  $1200

Did this sell?

How has the fishing been out of the Eastern Basin?  Haven’t heard much talk in the last weeks of people getting Gators or dinosaur lake trout out of the Eastern Basin.  Any info would help. 

Had the shift linkage come lose on my kicker after it was serviced by a certified Mercury marina the other day. So I used my main 150 four stroke to troll yesterday.   After about 3 hours of trolling a System error for low voltage came across the screen.   My Battery was drained to 10.9v.  Pulled all the gear in put in neutral and brought rpms up to 3000 and my voltage picked up to 13volts.  I don’t understand why the alternator would not put out proper charging voltage when using the troll control feature on my Mercury gauge.  Has anyone ever had this issue?  Was running a Helix 9, VHF, and the fm radio.  The same loads I have when I troll all day long with my kicker.  The kicker is a 2016 9.9 Pro Kicker 4stroke and my main is a 2016 150 4stoke.

Launched out of Henderson Saturday.    Went through the cut no problem.  I have a 21’ aluminum boat.  Shallowest I saw was 2.8 FOW about 100 yards before the cut.  Glad to hear Greenboatluke made it out of Stoney.  It’s a long run from the harbor. 

Thanks pete

Does anyone know if I will get any negative effects if I mount the dome of a radar unit between 2 aluminum rod holders?  I have a Great Lakes Planers system on my boat that I was thinking of mounting the dome on.   Not sure if it would be more of a benefit to have on the boat or if I should sell it and buy more tackle.  Thanks.  

Location? Interested in the td..

That’s what I have on my wire rods.   I have not had any issues with them.  Only a have had them one season.  

I currently have shamans talora 9’ ML rods with Cold Water 30 series reels that I use for everything browns, eyes, lakers, and saldmon.  I’m looking to get 6 new rods and reels for planer board Walleye fishing to run lighter line on.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

Have you had any luck getting some basic info? I missed this thread and posted the same question.  First year with a boat and still learning the basics

Does anyone have any info on Chaumont Bay in the fall for perch?  Would like to take the kids out to catch some.  First full year of fishing the lake so I’m just trying to learn. Thanks. 

Anyone have a Green Nuclear spindoctor they would part with?

I paid 100 bucks to get a bored put in.   Didn’t fix the issue.   My solution was to sell the rigger for basically parts and switched over to 2 new Scotty High speed riggers.  

Sold.  

Sold the flush mounts.  The two other are 20 dollars plus shipping 

Sold

Custom planer board mast adjustable up to 10’. Has Attwood seat base welded to bottom.   $150.  Local pickup between Watertown and Pulaski Ny. 

This is strictly for parts.  Motor does work. No power cord no cable on drum.   $50 as is.  Pickup local only between Watertown and Pulaski NY. 

4 cannon power cords.  Used make offer.