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thanks for the response. I also have a kicker bracket so I guess I would either have to get a smaller platform for the center..I think for the first summer with the boat Iam going to get a swim ladder like you say. Which model do you have?

Just got a nice used 15HP Johnson for my 221 Islander. Should be ideal for trolling..cant wait to test it out

So my boat is split between fishing and recreation. Two young kids and a wife. The islander I just bought does not have a swim platform on it at all. Thinking about having one installed or installing myslef. Just curious to know if anyone else has done this. Have not decided on full/partial or a simple swim ladder yet. I like the idea of having a small platform over the lower unit, especially to put the fish cooler on but think this is dangerous for using it as a swimplatform because it is directly over the lower unit. Any thoughts or ideas would be great. thanks

If anyone is interested, in the Want Ad Digest there is a new listing for a decent 24' lund hard top for sale.

I just bought a 1 21' Islander and plan on fishing lake O next year and cant wait. luckily the Islander came pretty much ready to fish so that I nice. Have some modifications and updates that Iwill be making though. Couple questions, we are planning on haulingthe Islander with our RV and are looking for a decent RV accessable State Park to camp at and launch the islander out of. Would like to have a ramp right there..What park would be a decent try in the spring when the brown fishing is on?

Looking for a decent book on lake Ontario fishing, primarily trolling techniques, tips and strategies..One tht has all of the crazy lure/spoon names would be ideal!

Yeah guys I will decide. Sunday will be the maiden voyage. cant wait. Long haul to pick her up first on Saturday! Should be a great boat for us

I have read many posts regarding this boat. I am on my way to pick this boat up on Saturday! cant wait! I am not a great Lakes fisherman, mostly Adirondack Lakes, Great Sacandaga and Lake Champlain. The boat I am getting has the V6 in her. I would like to discuss trim tabs. Some posts say that they are a must, some do not mention them. I have never ridden in an islander yet, but have always wanted one. currently have a 17' open bow SeaNymph. For those of you who have put tabs on the 221 I/O, which did you get? I am leaning toward Bennetts. I have looked into the Smart Tabs, but do not think that they are versitly enough for what I want and need. Definatly less $ though.