Low Baller

I was looking at these?

8 minutes ago, greenhornet73 said:

Clark, for what it’s worth I had 30 degree gimbal rod holders that I swapped out for 90 degree and dropped these adjustable tridents in.  They work awesome for planer boards and dipseys and are solid. Just a thought.

Yeh,I looked at those, I like them but I think they'd be too intrusive. Problem is, I just replaced all the original hardware on the boat. The old ones were pretty pitted and the plastic inserts were dry rotted. Appreciate the input 👌 

Any suggestions on rod holders for 30° gimbal  mounts for Dipseys? Standard outrigger? Fixed or adjustable? Looking to order a pair. Thanks 

2 hours ago, greenhornet73 said:

Good luck with the new rig Clark!  I’m on the Cape playing in my little dinghy again, no stripers yet.  Actually looking forward to getting home and getting my boat on the big O as soon as I get there.

Hook up a live blue fish on a steel leader 🤣 

14 minutes ago, Sk8man said:

Good to see you getting back into action Clark Good luck when you get out there.

Nice to hear from you, glad to see the old salts are still getting after it lol. Always a pleasure!

Hello all, that time again. 

Looking forward to the Labor Day Weekend run again. Haven't had much time for fishing. Been eyeing the reports, looks like some quality fish. It'll be a new game to figure out with electric riggers. I'm so used to the old misty with cranks. Looking forward to running into you folks.

Keep it tight!

1 hour ago, greenhornet73 said:

Nice! Only sketch part about where I was is that there were whales breaching in the same bait schools so you didn’t know if a 7 ton whale was going to blow up in the center of the blitz or a school of stripers.  A whale landed on top of a boat right in front of our beach house a couple of days before we got there.

I took this from the back deck while drinking my coffee before heading out.  I waited it out a while instead 😬

That's insane. So cool!!!

41 minutes ago, greenhornet73 said:

Usually it happens while I’m fishing the beach but this year it happened while I was out in my kayak.  The bunker were slamming the bottom of the yak while the water was boiling all around me.  A little nerve racking but awesome at the same time.  

They're were 3 yakers and dudes on jet skis chucking poppers. It was nuts man.

8 hours ago, greenhornet73 said:

Awesome! Congrats on breaking in the boat with an epic outing.  It’s amazing to get into a blitz, everything you put on works! Also amazing how they swallow those huge bunker effortlessly.  

I'm still in shock 😵‍💫

Final update on the overhaul in case anyone is interested. Went for striper out of Raritan bay yesterday. Boat ran great, everything worked, and the bay was full of bunker and keeper fish. Boxed our 3, released 8. Never fished a blitz before, absolutely crazy. Mojos, umbrella rigs, plugs, and Poppers. Killed it. 

A few tweaks and I'll see you all for browns. Thanks for all the advice!

Clark 

Didn't know the gentleman but our thoughts go out to his family. I'm just one of many that have benefitted greatly from shared knowledge and a few laughs on this site. Thank you Mark! We salute you. Semper Fi.

Second sea trials. She's good to go. Few electrical tweaks, deck lighting, downriggers. Wife's happy, made my day.

Idle speed on relatively flat water is 3.2 to 3.5. Will a bag get me down to 2.5? She's perfect for trolling striper and blues. Appreciate the imput.

Congratulations! 

She's a keeper 😉, good luck. J plugs and moons, you know the drill. 

One day at a time brother. 

Thoughts and prayers 

I went through 4 magic boat erasers. They worked great. Finished up the buffing this evening. Had to buff the deck out too. Really sucked. I followed up with the starbrite and a clean microfiber to get the build up out of the nonskid surface. Looks about as good as its going to. I'm just anal lol. 

Another question for you folk. Can I use a lithium battery for 2nd (house) for downriggers and deck lights. I bought 2 last year for the Misty, 1 med and 1 large for the trolling motor. Major investment, but it took 50lbs off the boat. Still using lead acid for crank and factory accessories. Thanks 

41 minutes ago, Sk8man said:

Clark the Flexseal is generally garbage and turns yellow when exposed to UV sunlight for extended periods. Try some Starbright Hull Cleaner on stains and oxidation and you might also try the Black Streak Remover. I often use something called Tuff Stuff in spray can for non-skid deck stuff. All can usually be found in places like Walmart etc.

Lol, yes, did that. Guess after 20 yrs it'll have to do. I don't think this thing has seen wax for a decade. Severely oxidized. As far as the flex seal, I was referring to the inside of the hull where the fiberglass matting is exposed. Should have bought aluminum. 😪 oh well, she'll work fine. Last build for me. 

Thanks Less.

Progress report.  She buffed out about as far as my arms can take it. Is there a secret sauce to remove stains from non skid deck? I've tried everything I can think of. Used all of the marine products, 3m pads, buffer heavy cut compound, thinner, you name it. Also upon inspecting the inner hull, it holds moisture in the bow. Was thinking of a built in blower for ventilation. Or maybe an access hatch to put a small fan in. If I can get it dry can I flex seal the fiberglass or will that create problems? Thoughts? 

Thanks again. 

Scrubbing and buffing 

9 hours ago, Trouthunter said:

Yes we must never forget & also to remember what the democrats are doing to this country now vote this november to take our country back to the freedoms we had under Trump Vote Republician

 

I agree, but wasn't making a political statement. Just hurts to see the fallen being forgotten. My dad was a Pearl Harbor survivor. 

40 minutes ago, Fat Trout said:

@Low BallerIf you still want info on a 2 battery system I can send you a pic of my wiring diagram. I researched the heck out of it and it was a pain in the ass to fully sort out.  I'm 4 seasons into using it and all seems well.  I have a 2 battery system with ON/OFF/ALL switch.  ACR (Automatic Charging Relay).  I run 2 DRs, fishhawk, house power, radio etc.  My 9.9 has is a T model Yamaha so it has a good alternator for charging. I have the main going to one battery, the 9.9 going to the other and the ACR balances the charging of the 2.    To your question on DRs and other stuff.  I have one DR on each battery and no interference that I can identify with DR use.   I also have a few pics.  When you have this much stuff I found that using a buss bar is better than gang piling too many things on the battery terminals.  Even then I still added a lug for the post of the battery so I could use the screwed post and the other one.  My interconnect wires are large and sealed at the ends and all connection terminals were sprayed with battery terminal connector spray.  

Please do buddy. Appreciate it 

16 minutes ago, tuffishooker said:

I went with a 9.9 Yamaha kicker on my 16 ft. Starcraft ; probably the best investment I have made on that boat !

I'm chewing on it, trying to way cost versus function. I don't get up to the O but for late season. I'm itching to be able to fish July. I fish Cayuga occasionally, and am only 2 hrs from upper Chesapeake. Building an around fishing machine with comfort for wife and play for grandkids. If I find a good used one, I'll probably jump. Thanks 

 Never forgotten!

Start buffing and cleaning. New chairs, motor decals. Jell coat is a ****. Coming along nicely. 

9 minutes ago, seanc25 said:

Any word on Pine Grove launch... enough water for an 18' Lund to scoot out?

Thanks guys.

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They flooded the river over labor day weekend for kayaks. It's shallow, 2 ft at dock .run shallow drive or trim up for the 1st 50 yds and you should be good. 

Standard procedure for me is launch Mexico on westerly and Pine Grove on easterly. Hug the shore and then peek out. You know the drill. Fish where starting to head in Saturday evening.  If it don't feel right don't go. Just my 2 cents. 

Keep it tight