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I travel from the Mason-Dixon line. Takes about 8 hours to bring the green Sportcraft 252 the nearly 400 miles but when she is in the slip the trip is down to just a little over 6 hours. We'll be bringing her up in just 16 more days, but who's counting? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app Age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.

Those browns are beautiful fish.

Another vote for Lakeview. They also have freezer space.

Many years ago my dad was walking home from the lake - about 7 miles - on a Sunday morning. A couple of guys stopped in a pickup and said, "Climb in - we're headed to town to call the sheriff. Some idiot sunk his truck in the lake and all you can see is a little red ball on the end of his antenna. We think he might have drowned." Dad said, "Thanks for the ride, but don't call the sheriff. I'm the idiot." Ruined a brand new 1963 bright red F-100.

I think your problem may be galvanic corrosion from contact of dissimilar metals. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app Age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.

Just put a new 350 in the Sportcraft last season and it idles at around 800 rpm. It is a factory new model. Depending on current we may run her at up to 1200 rpm just to maintain lure speed based on the readings we get from our Subtroll - and that's without bags or buckets.

Here's a listing of the types of things checked out in a survey: 1 On land: Sea strainers, through-hulls, anodes 2 On land: Outdrives exterior condition, transom assemblies, hydraulics, props, skegs 3 On land: Hull & transom soundings, swim platform, hull-deck joint, gel coat, bottom paint 4 On land: Full camper canvas, snaps, studs, isinglass, zippers, stitching in good condition both deployed and stowed. Boots for storage position. 5 On land: Seating surfaces, cushions, carpets, vinyl, headliner, wall coverings in cockpit and cabin 6 On land: Stanchions, anchor locker, bow pulpit, exterior hatches, windshields, ports, side vent windows, bright work, teak, ladders, companionways, storage lockers, etc. 7 On land: Full engine room & locker inspection: engine mounts, wiring, tanks, hoses, bilge areas, water leaks, scuppers & drainage, etc. 8 Negotiable: Compression test & leak-down testing both engines 9 Sea trial: Battery fluid and voltage levels, mounting & wiring, proper operation of alternator and charger on shore power 10 Sea trial: Gas, waste, & water tanks - mounts, fills, vents, pump out fittings, hoses, clamps 11 Sea trial: Galley microwave (shore power), fridge (dual voltage), sink, and stove (shore power) operation, galley cabinets & surfaces, doors & drawer operation 12 Sea trial: Stereo operation 13 Sea trial: Air conditioning & heat operation, water flow, cold air, noise level, odors 14 Sea trial: Head toilet, sink, shower operation & drainage 15 Sea trial: All cabin panel switches, fuses & wiring, etc. Pull panel to inspect. 16 Sea trial: All 12v cabin, cockpit, navigation \ hull lights, switches, and AC plugs (on shore power). Verify GFCI operation. 17 Sea trial: Electronics operation (depth, radar, compass, spotlight, synch, sniffer, VHF, etc) 18 Sea trial: Blowers (2) & bilge pumps (2) 19 Sea trial: Start up both motors (cold and hot), check gauge operation and readings, check for leaks & noises 20 Sea trial: Acceleration and performance. Check planing speed with\without trim tabs and drive trim. 21 Sea trial: I/O operation, trim & trailer switch operation 22 Sea trial: Steering & throttle operation 23 Sea trial: Top speed & max RPM 24 Sea trial: Hull stability, turning radius, skating\planing\plowing\back down issues? 25 Sea trial: Trim tab operation, fluid level, hoses & fittings

When I went to the immediate care center with only one hook in my finger the doc took look and said "OH YEAH!"

When we were looking we used all available resources: Internet sources such as Yachtwold, Boattrader, SaltyDog Classifieds on all the forums like LOU, IBoats, The Hull Truth Stopped at every boatyard we passed when making a trip whether for pleasure or business It took us about 8 months to settle on a short list of boats, talk to owners or brokers, physically look at those we were interested in, do sea trials and surveys and close the deal. We finally bought a trailerable Sportcraft 252 and haul her to the Chesapeake Bay and Lake O every year. Once you get the "right" boat you will be glad you did.

We use Ugly Stick 10' dipsy rods with Diawa SG47LCA reels filled with Torpedo 19 strand wire and could not be more satisfied.

We bought the 1 kw Airmar xducer, Furuno FCV585, a 2-bank on-board battery charger, and a plug-in for shore power from BOE. They installed it all on the Sportcraft 252 for $400 and that included making a dash cover from King Starboard where the old Lowrance FF came off.

I'll see if I can dig up my old invoice. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app Age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.

I didn't have the courage either so I had BOE Marine do the job. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app Age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.

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Not to mention those of us who live far away and only get to the lake for a portion of the season. We are 400 miles south and come up in a fishing frenzy for late summer. I live through you guys vicariously from spring through early and mid summer. We are always itching for late July and our first trip north and the reports we read keep us filled with "fish fever".

Started with black and always seem to catch something using them. No reason to change. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app Age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.

Good to go is good to go regardless of how you get there.

No stripers yet - started down the road with the Sportcraft last Friday and broke a wheel bearing and hub/brake assy. Picking her back up Saturday from the repair shop - no one had parts. Son is turkey hunting in South Dakota this weekend and it looks like two weeks until we will get to try again.