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    Boat control bayliner trophy 2460

    in This Old Boat

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    Dropping two bags will definitely help settle the bow down and hold a straight course when it gets rough.
    You will also increase the rpm's and prop thrust which also improves your steering.
     
    I have an extra set of 24" bags you can borrow to try out on your boat.  Stop by sometime when you see the cover come off my boat on Stock Farm Rd.  
    Yes. Also, IO's are notorious for wandering all over the place. I am assuming you have an IO. All the weight and drive are in the very back of the boat, making the bow light. Plus, you put a couple adults back there, and it is worse. Put bags out, keep them midship, trim your drive all the way in, and consider some weight for the bow and it will help.

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    Inline planer board storage

    in Tackle and Techniques

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    Kind of a different direction, but I keep mine in a kitty litter bucket(minus the kitty litter). The square shape seems to fit them better than round and they are protected pretty well in there. I struggled with the same problem you addressed. I found the bucket drifting one day, scooped it up to do the right thing, and found that it holds the inlines pretty well. I have 8 in there right now. Just a thought.

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    Rod holder/track system and planer reels???

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I literally had this same convo with a captain that has forgotten more than I know. He said the same. Higher tow line is better. Put a cheap carabiner on tow line, pull it down to attach planer release and send it down and out. I have berts masts and they are TALL. I was going to cut them. He said no way, no how. Do the carabiner and you will be thankful. The further forward the masts are, the better too. Better angles to the boat, easier to retrieve and better vision.

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    Rod holder/track system and planer reels???

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    Depends on how much you want to spend, and what you plan on doing with the rod holders. Dipsys? How many dipsys per side? Planer boards? How many per side? If you mix and match your holders, you can save a lot of $$. For instance, the cannon track is cheapest, but their multi axis holders are not cheap. However, the lexan Bert's rod holders are a nice price, but you can't run dipsys outta them, while they will hold your planer rods nicely. I have run three per side of the lexan holders for my planer rods, and one per side of the Bert's ratcheting for my dipsys, all in 36" of cannon track and saved a lot of $$. Was it all color and finish matched? No. Did it fish really well, and save some $$? Yes. Just depends on what you want.

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    Travel restrictions in NewYork

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    I was wondering this same thing. I read through the docs I could find and didn't see anything that precluded actually fishing and the actual travelling to fish. This is mainly my inference as to the small group size and not congregating. The increased frequency of shoppers at bait stores/gas stations may get someone in trouble though. Is it spelled out anywhere obvious? If so, I couldn't find it. For instance, Fat Nancy's is still open to sell gas and propane. Could someone go in and buy bait, some spoons and a few Rapalas too? Sure. Could Fat Nancy's, or the shopper get into trouble. I don't have the answer to that question.

    Now, God forbid, if someone needed help and required Sheriff or USCG assistance, that's another story. I could see a citation coming in that scenario.

    I am putting together a charter fishing boat in Henderson and working on my own. I hope I am ok there. I may have to go to the hardware store. Could I/should I get a citation for that? Once again, I don't have the answer.

    Matt

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    Propeller selection

    in This Old Boat

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    It's not foolproof, but I believe Mercury has a prop selection tool on their website.  Since you're running a Mercruiser drive, they should have what you're looking for.  I am sure you could give them a call too.

     

    Matt.

    WTB 26’ Penn Yan

    in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent

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    I feel your pain. I looked and looked all Fall for one. Never found one that fit the puzzle. Ended up buying a Shamrock 260. Last I knew, Pennyanguy has a twin screw 260 for sale. I was looking for a single. There are quite a few single Penn Yans running around Henderson Harbor. Keep your eyes on the marinas down there. They do come for sale occasionally, but get scooped up pretty quick. Best of luck to you.

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    How often should I replace my mono? Every year?

    in Tackle and Techniques

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    When I am putting stuff together to fish, I check my mono by pulling out a bunch, like 30-50 or so feet onto a clean floor. I then reel it back up pinching it between my thumb and pointer finger. If when the mono is all reeled back up, I have a collection of white chalk on my fingers where I pinched it, it is time to change it. If it is clean, I run it.

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    Pro-Line 231 Walkaround

    in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent

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    Just to let people know, I marked this ad "Sold/Closed" only so it didn't sit open ended out there in the interwebs indefinitely.  I still own the boat, and will still entertain offers and such until it sells.  I am going bigger and have my eyes on something.  This boat is currently professionally winterized, wrapped and sitting on the trailer.  If interested, make an offer.  I will let her go for a reasonable offer.

     

    Matt.

    Pro-Line 231 Walkaround

    in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent

    Posted · Edited by guffins fisherman

    34 minutes ago, Shad said:

    I wonder what it what cost to have hauled over to Ontario (I am in Hamilton, Ontario); anyone have any ideas?

    I don't have a hard and fast number for you on that one.  Maybe borrow a trailer from someone?  The spec sheet for this boat calls for a trailer rated for 5500 lbs for reference.  

     

    Matt.

    Pro-Line 231 Walkaround

    in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent

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    37 minutes ago, SylvanTroller said:

    These are great boats I picked up a 96 231WA last year with an outboard. Tons of room for fishing, no wood, good ride. This ones at a great price.


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    Thanks.  We really like this boat.  Family cruiser, salmon killer all with ease.  Has handled some rough slop here on the eastern end of Lake Ontario.  If it were bigger I would be keeping it.  She's going up for storage soon, need to move the new rig home.

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