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Well done and looks like a labor of love !! Hope it gets all slimed up and good times abound .

Nice fish !! We typically get 18-24" lakers on schroon and some brutes up to 32" on lake George . I love jiggin lakers

I agree , it's a tin boat that looked like all the rivets and hull are in good shape . Super easy to fix any mechanical or cosmetic issues . Small block Chevys and outdrives are a dime a dozen . Heck , I would give it a better look and shakedown myself if I didn't already own an islander and looking for a bigger boat . I know the guy and he is not out there about working a price based on any issues involved . It was just put out for sale this weekend and I doubt it will be there long . I'm not trying to sell anyone anything and as said know nothing about the boat only that I could inquire more info if someone was interested . Rich

I just happen to see this up the road from my house . I don't know any details but could easily find out . It's a 1988 22' Lund aluminum with an I/O . The hull and outter look in good shape but I'd guess it is in need of some repairs of sort , maybe . Asking price was $2,500. It's located in Columbia county ny Rich

Me too. Go figure, I can easily catch lakers through 1 hole in 1 spot but can troll for miles on the lake and get skunked .We were on some ADK smaller lakes in December and the big lakes by January .

I have also been playing with my ice gear and planning the adventures . Last year was a slow start but worked out ok with the lack of snow . Never even put the plow on . Give me ice all day everyday but keep the snow away Good luck this season

Now that looks like it was a fun event !! Wish I was closer . Congratulations to the winners and all that made it happen . Good luck in the future Rich

This is the boat I'm looking at , it 30'

Phil that's a sweet boat for sure . Good luck on the sale . Do you by chance fish the coeymans area for stripers ? Boat looks familiar , I dock at coeymans Marina for striper season . Rich

My brother in law bought his first boat years ago similar to the sea Ray . It was 28' , paid huge money and said look at my new " fishing boat " . I shook my head and said what were you thinking . It was a beautiful boat but a horrible fishing boat as he realized later. There is no walk around room and very little fishing in the aft . Lots of wasted cabin space that you only use to sleep . After a few years he sold it and bought a brand new 18' center console again for big bucks and said " now I have a fishing boat " . Again I shook my head and said your nuts , you just bought a fair weather bay boat . Again after a few years understainding that it stinks to be out there wet and cold he started looking at 24' brand new trophies for huge money . I said at least your now on the right track . I found someone here selling a very new 24' hard top trophy completely set up for fishing and cruising . It had a 225 hp 4 stroke outboard which is a super bonus . Outboard allows lots of extra room in the back . He and his girl love this boat and I'm happy he finally found a comfortable fishing boat that will allow protection from the weather and comfortable to relax in the cabin . While it's a big boat by sight , he can easily tow with a 1/2 ton pick up and launch, dock and load it by himself . Given that said , as with my 221 islander , it is not a walk around hang out inside cabin . In a few years I will be looking for a larger , wider , walk in cabin and a fly bridge . Obviously not towing . I like the looks of some Parker boats as well . Good luck and hope you find the boat that fits well for you Rich

Good deal Steve . Nice to see the boat is off the dock and into fish . Sadly I have to take this weekend off but if your still around next Friday I will be hitting you up for do's and dont , lol Hit em ' hard !! Rich

Just ribbin and great question . Here is my perspective upon reading . Throw everything at them including the kitchen sink . If that don't work then throw in the towel . I have had the towel in hand many times but still haven't tossed it over yet and doubt I will . It's when that rod finally fires , it makes the cycle start all over about how to make it happen again Rich

I own a 221 islander hard top . It's a great all around boat and good starter boat . I fish striped bass on the Hudson and salmon on the Great Lake with others in between . It won't be my last boat , I hope . The pros are weight at 1,800 lbs for towing and with suffecient room to fish 4 adults (5 gets tight IMO ) and sleep 2, we have done 3. To me it's a good working mans weekender big boat . Easily maintained and portable . Now with that said , I'm looking to upgrade to a Great Lakes boat only My wife wants a cabin she can stand up in , I want a more stable ,wider and heavier boat for the Great Lake . We have lots of family and I prefer to pay a dock fee for the season and stay on the boat ( which I do now ) rather then towing all around and having to camp on land . It just works out as a savings on my end which is why I'm trying to convince the wife I need a bigger boat , lol Good luck and hope you find a great boat Rich Ps. I owned a 18' ranger bass boat for years and the wife wanted nothing to do with going on it after I dove under a couple waves with the bow . I used to do bass tourneys . For me selling that boat and buying my islander was one of my better days

Not me , I'm still driving around and searching . Lol . I can say , I don't chase reports and don't like conga lines so guess there is still a lot of exploring to do out there . I will say this site has helped me tremendously in gear , repair , safety and knowledge about the Great Lake as a fishery . With that I want to again, thank everyone for the response of this thread topic . I only hope the fishery will remain and thrive for my kids and grandkids . Rich

Been coming to Mexico almost weekly since 2 nd week in June - 8 trips so far . Have yet to catch a mature salmon ( 1 skippy ) so Got no pointers to give except the fishing can only get better , right ? Good luck : Rich