guffins fisherman

Have used Scotty and Cannon extensively in the past, and there is no comparison. Scotty. With that said, I have not used the boutique brand riggers: Magnum Metalz, Traxstech, etc. so I can't form an opinion there at all. I know they are well liked by those that have them.

I just took a look at your listing for the first time. I’ve seen it many times, but never clicked due to several reasons, mostly I am not in the market for that style of boat. That may just be your biggest problem. It is clear she is a clean, well taken care of rig that is set up well. Problem may be, if a trolling fisherman is looking for a single big block in that size range, it will likely be in a Penn Yan or Stamas, etc. something more utilitarian or “fishy.” I assume this boat is an IO. That doesn’t help either. Boats of that size that are in demand for trolling are inboards. Especially approaching tens of K dollars. As much as this boat looks like it has been taken care of, right, wrong or indifferent, the Bayliner name has a stigma about it. I know that hurts, because you’ve done the best you can with her. Just how the market is. You have it rigged for offshore fishing. Maybe that is a deterrent as well. Have you tried a different market? It is not uncommon to see that style of boat to serve as a dock queen in a marina somewhere. The well maintained big block, the IO, the really nice cuddy, the great deck space, the high freeboard, the swim platform all scream a young family or older couple on the St Lawrence River or someplace similar. Maybe pull all the gear off and list it to that market. IDK. I could be all wrong. Just my initial thought when I see the boat. I hope you have some luck moving her. The big boat market is so tough right now.

A powered mechanical ventilation is USCG required on all boats with a permanent gasoline engine installed and operational. If you are boarded, they will likely check it, especially if they smell gas. Not to mention, it is very dangerous to not vent IO's or inboards properly.

All the major brands are pretty much the same dimension inside the track. Bert’s, Cannon, Traxstech, Cisco, etc. All interchangeable.

Don’t E-Tec’s have a winterize function on them? If so, do you still need to fog the cylinders?

Very warm and slow fall out of Stony and Henderson. Boats have been going far off shore to find better temps with intermittent results. The staged kings in the trench have been there for over a month and will not move.

I would recommend 50-60 hours if you are really concerned about the longevity of your motor. I would also recommend straight 30, or 40 weight oils. They are considered industrial weight oils and still have zinc in them.

In my experiwnce, rod holders on the gunwhale work much better than trees with big boards.

When I had Cannon riggers, I too didn’t care for the snap on the retrieve shut off. I put snubbers(Amish maybe?) on? They added so much blow back, I had no idea where my baits were at and I didn’t like having all that extra crap in the water. I sold the whole lot and moved on to a whole different set up. Snubbers work, but have their own challenges.

Several years ago I tried 65# braid on my divers due to it playing nicely with my mono rigger rods when they get into each other from a wild salmon. Does it collect fleas? Yes, but not any worse than wire when the fleas are bad. I collect the fleas in a loop and pull them off just like wire. Some days I wonder if I am missing wire. Some days I can’t keep the braid divers in the water, so I just keep on rolling.

Was it recently you found this out? Maybe this is a new policy for them. My Shamrock is 41 this year and is still insured as a charter boat by GEICO/BoatUS and has been for five years.

Awesome. I should ask again.

If you are looking for a dedicated fishing platform, inboards are the way to go. Once you cross into the upper 20's and longer, it will be difficult to find, and expensive to own an outboard powered boat. You will likely have twin powerplants. Repowering, if needed will cost more than the boat is likely worth. For a dedicated fishing platform, the outboards will be in the way netting fish, etc. and likely not any more efficient than a well-tuned inboard. Even if you do use more fuel with inboards, it will take years to offset the cost of the twin outboard powered boat anyway. If you ever had to repower, fuhget about it. A rebuilt Chevy 350 is pennies compared to a modern outboard of the same HP rating. With that said, do the looks of a 28 SteigerCraft intrigue me? Oh yeah. The problem is, to find a used one for a reasonable price, it has likely been in salt. I know people say they wash down and flush after every use, but still. There will be corrosion and rust somewhere that a freshwater boat does not have. There again, an inboard that has been in salt will likely be freshwater cooled, alleviating some of those worries. I have fished extensively on a single IO boat and hated it. The dog house for one, all the weight in the stern of the boat for two, and the maintenance hungry outdrive for three. Never again. I never had an issue with fish, or fishing gear getting into the drive, but I'm sure it happens. I currently run a 26 Shamrock Cuddy and am happy with it as a dedicated fishing platform. Steady in the slop, single SBC ease of maintenance and power, straight inboard Borg Warner transmission, open deck with a clean transom, keel drive protected running gear, paid for. Would I move to something else if the right deal came along? Yes, but it would have to check a lot of boxes. A lot.

X3. Been with this policy for five years. I also have a disappearing deductible, so the premium goes down a little each year. The only issue I can see, is the amount of liability they are willing to offer. I have asked several times for $1m. They won’t do it. Only $750k. To cover myself further, I formed an LLC. The boat and gear are owned by the LLC. I have been told by several of my financial friends that an umbrella policy would be a good idea too.

A pic would tell 1000 words. Losing bottom at higher speeds is not uncommon, especially if your transducer is on the transom. Sometimes an easy fix, sometimes not.

Rigger down the chute if you can. Dipsys set on the sides at different rates of dive. Deepest dipsy closest to the boat.

I don’t think it makes a bit of difference for trolling purposes. However, it is helpful to choose a paint that contrasts your barrier coat so you can tell when it is getting thin and needs to be reapplied.