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Got the boat delivered and launched for the first time this past weekend.  Mostly cruised with the family and checked systems.  Plan to do some rigging/install this week but I did get out solo and fish for maybe an hour and a half Saturday morning with just the divers in the flush mount rodholders.  Wind was SSE and stiff enough to make the troll a bit difficult solo so it was a short trip.  Left Hibiscus to 100 depth and trolled south on the west shore.  Nothing on the screen and was getting turned by the wind.  Headed to the east shore to hide and trolled south again in 90-100 ft.  Marked some bait.  Took one hit and broke the seal landing a decent lake trout.  2.0 mph on the gps out 120 on wire, black dipsey, on a DW 42nd spoon.  Fleas found my swivel but not an issue with the wire.

Not much of a report but happy to be on the water and looking forward to getting set up to fish.  ...though I am not looking forward to drilling holes in the boat.

2005 Triton SF-18 with 115 Mercury 4-stroke and 2005 Triton trailer.

This Triton Fish & Ski is a versatile boat and it is in very good condition.  Primarily used for fishing but it was quite comfortable for the Mrs. and the kids.  It has a very nice fishing layout.

Plenty of storage, rod locker in bow, built in tackle storrage in transom, full rear passenger seat can be moved onto pedestal, casting seat and pedestal for bow, transom live well with aerator and pump out, Humminbird 778c fish finder, power trim, Kenwood am/fm stereo CD player, dual batteries with dual charger, rod holders for trolling, easytroller hinged trolling plate, Triton trailer cover. The trailer has retractable boat buckles, good tires, a new spare with carrier, surge disc brakes, and a detachable/folding tongue.

This boat trailers light and smooth even when it is full of gas and gear.  This was the first trailer we pulled with surge brakes and loved the ride.  Also loved the 4-stroke.  Barley have to turn the key to start it up, it is quiet, sips gas, doesn't get hot, and it trolls all day. We put down the plate and got speeds for walleye, lake trout, and atlantic salmon.

Trailered this boat to Cayuga but it was kept primarily on Oneida Lake. This boat handled any weather we got caught out in and always got us in feeling safe. 

We are purchasing a bigger boat for overnight trips. 

Sold.

Hibiscus is a very nice marina with a huge gas dick and a pump out station if needed

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I know what you mean and I truly appreciate and value your advice.  That said if I don't crack one of the 20 jokes in my head I would like feel I let you off easy.  I am new here and I don't want to get on the bad side of the pro members so I will keep them to myself.

So, I owe you a beer if we meet up. 

Thank you both for your input.  Meyers Park is full and FL Marine currently has a waiting list.  So I have been fact finding and searching for an alternative.  Treaman is a bit further down the lake than I would prefer.  Isn't Miliken around 12 miles away from Ithaca by boat?  I was guessing that would be closer to half an hour trip one way for me.  I do not expect to be cruising anywhere near 50mph!

Anyone fish out of Hibiscus or Frontenac in Union Springs?

I am looking for advice on finding a slip on Cayuga Lake for a 26 foot boat.  I would like to be on the east shore if possible and be within reasonable distance to trolling spots for browns, lake trout, etc.  I have left a message at Finger Lakes Marine Services.  Fished the west shore north of Taughannock last season out of Meyers with good results but we are new to the lake.  Any thoughts, suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Well there ya go haha see it wont last sorry, I listed this on here for Doug!

No worries, I figured you were helping him list it.  Couldn't be more excited on this end.

...and for what its worth, it was a pleasure to meet and talk with Doug and his wife. 

I hope it doesn't last. I gave him a deposit Friday night! Looks great, well cared for, loved the boat.