Dan M

11 hours ago, Sammy said:

Three years ago I went from a 240 Thompson to a 262 Penny. What a difference! If you're looking for a Big O salmon only boat  and you go smaller than 25' you'll spend a lot of days on the dock. I did with the 240, not now and the dog house on a IO is a PIA. If you're not going to trailer, get enough boat.

Thoughts on this boat? - No trailer - what would it cost to buy a trailer? - https://watertown.craigslist.org/boa/d/chaumont-1995-grady-white-226/7190618271.html

1 hour ago, Sammy said:

Three years ago I went from a 240 Thompson to a 262 Penny. What a difference! If you're looking for a Big O salmon only boat  and you go smaller than 25' you'll spend a lot of days on the dock. I did with the 240, not now and the dog house on a IO is a PIA. If you're not going to trailer, get enough boat.

I’m kinda a fair weather guy so I don’t see myself out in seas tougher than a 23’ can handle honestly. 

1 hour ago, FishingFool34 said:

2352 Trophy here... came from a 175 Alumacraft. My trophy is plenty big enough for 4 ppl, I even had 5 on it at times. Not a problem to fish with only 2 guys either, with addition of the autopilot this year I could prolly solo it if I wanted to. Fishing is more fun with ppl to me though which is why I went with the bigger boat. Keeping it docked for the season was awesome and got me out a lot more than when I used to have to trailer up to the lake. If you're ever in the Mexico area let me know and you can come check it out just to get an idea of layout, etc. 
P.S. How's my 8hp Tohatsu kicker working out for you?

I sold it with the tracker! Ran perfect 

I think I've narrowed it down to a walk around - I really like the interiors of the mid 90's, early 2000's - nice and simple, clean lines.

Going to keep my eye out for a 21-23' Trophy/Proline/Grady and see what comes my way

May have to up my price a bit, but if the right boat came along..

2 hours ago, Jomat said:

Prices for the lures?....are they all trolling baits or do you have casting baits as well?

Lures have all been sold

25 minutes ago, justtracytrolling said:

I'll take the fat az holders and the saltists....reels only.  

Just sold the holders - and not interested in selling just the saltists (i can use them on Ontario) - but I'd sell if someone wanted the rod & reel.

Team Rhino Bump Board - $70

6 minutes ago, mr 580 said:

1985 - ten years off initial target of 1995 or newer.  West Virginia registration bit of a red flag as their are plenty of scams around. Might be worth a look if a cruiser layout fits your need.  The Watertown Craigslist that Bob mentioned with Wellcraft also has a 1995 Grady White 22 Seafarer outboard for $11,900 advertised as a 2 owner that is a pretty blank canvas- needs trailer and likely a repower to newer 4 stroke.  Could be something worth looking at.  Also a Pursuit Denali listed there as well.  These boats are more of a fishing layout. Checking boxes of what fits for you might work better than jumping at a lower price early in a search.

I was just looking at that Grady - nice boat - with repower and trailer that's going to be way over budget I would think though. 

4 minutes ago, mr 580 said:

1985 - ten years off initial target of 1995 or newer.  West Virginia registration bit of a red flag as their are plenty of scams around. Might be worth a look if a cruiser layout fits your need.  The Watertown Craigslist that Bob mentioned with Wellcraft also has a 1995 Grady White 22 Seafarer outboard for $11,900 advertised as a 2 owner that is a pretty blank canvas- needs trailer and likely a repower to newer 4 stroke.  Could be something worth looking at.  Also a Pursuit Denali listed there as well.  These boats are more of a fishing layout. Checking boxes of what fits for you might work better than jumping at a lower price early in a search.

Looking more at pics I don't like the layout on that boat, more seating - less room for landing fish

Thoughts - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1067521543703158

21 minutes ago, whaler1 said:

Glass or tin?
IO or outboard?
Cuddy or open?



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I think glass for the better handling in the chop, IO - Outboard either I think, probably cuddy 

8 minutes ago, HB2 said:

That is not a lot of money for a boat turn key and is sizable . Anything older than 15  years and you could have potential big money problems . That being said , good luck with it . 

 

There is a new Marina opening up some time in the future on Sandy . 

 

 

You could be my neighbor ! 

What would you suggest? Dropping down to 21?

Hey all, going to be looking for a larger boat for the next season, 21-23'. My budget will be 10-15k possibly a bit higher for the right boat.
I'd love to be able to find something mechanically solid that I could build on and upgrade. 
As the season is almost over I'm in no rush to buy anything so I don't mind waiting for the right boat.
Please don't bother if the boat has issues with hull/transom/stringers, I've learned from previous issues and this time I'm going to pay to have my next boat inspected so I can feel confident about putting money into it to make it the way I want.
Feel free to send me a message if you might know of something. Thanks!

5 minutes ago, Bozeman Bob said:

I would rather own a older decently built boat with some character marks than a newer cookie cutter boat that can't handle the rough stuff . I have fished on a newer 23' fiberglass boat that if the seas are over 2' your heading for the docks ,looks all pretty back at the dock and that's the problem it's docked, not out on O. It's a fishing boat ,not a show boat. But that's me , good luck with your search.

Good point there. I don't mind an older boat if it's been maintained. I know it's a fishing boat, but that' doesn't mean it has to look like crap either.

7 minutes ago, Bozeman Bob said:

 Bigger is better on O . I see a 1988 Wellcraft 25 on Craigslist [ Cape Vincent ] w/trailer ,reliable easy to work on Mercruiser 350/260hp V8. Asking 7300 , this time of year you might get it for 6 to 6500. Not going to be any harder to handle than a 23' and will hit the rough stuff a lot better than a 21-23' . You get used to the size after 1 or two outings. Leaves you a lot of room considering your budget ,to outfit her with new equipment. Fished out of one for years and was a great hull ,always felt safe and easy to land fish in.

I'm kinda looking for something newer - I'd love to be in the late 90s 2000s - just for fit and finish. I feel like if I'm going to be in the 80s I'm not going to be happy unless it was kept super clean. Seems like most owners don't take care of their boats like I do (i'm pretty anal)

Selling my Tracker on Tuesday in favor of buying a bigger boat just for Lake Ontario. Found myself not fishing for musky anymore.

I think I'm going to keep it docked someplace, thinking maybe Braddocks or possibly Brockport Yacht Club (cheaper there - although Braddocks is 8 min from me).

I take good care of my things, and I want something that isn't going to be the last person's problem child. I don't mind looking for something that isn't loaded with fishing gear already in order to get a better boat - and then I can do my own additions. Although it would be nice to be turn key.

Probably going to be in the 10-13k price range, and really in no hurry to buy, might just wait until spring.

Thought and opinions would be great and appreciated. - usually going to be 2 guys on the boat, sometimes 3. 

I was thinking 23' - not sure I want to go much bigger than that (I've been in my 16' tracker for a year)

I got out there at 6am in my 16', decided it was too choppy and went back. The South wind fills my splashwell up with water too much - was almost up to the deck.

3 minutes ago, Gill-T said:

20 lb trilene green XL for spoon leaders, checking for nicks after each fish, and a properly set drag should be all you need. 30 lb for flasher leaders

I thought so too, after the first break off I checked the entire leader, and tied a new knot both times after. And on the 3rd one that I was actually fighting I had the drag set so loose that I couldn't reel anything in, I felt the headshake and pop. I'm chalking it up to a bad stretch of flouro

Wet day out of Braddocks today! Went 4 for 8 or 9? (booo!) One medium king and 3 smaller ones. One double header. The current was crazy, all fish were hooked going E to W - trying to go the other way you had to go like 7mph to get a 2.5 down speed.

30-50' down was the magic temp, everything caught on spoons, FF didn't fire once.

Lost a nice king on the dipsy, it popped the 20# flouro and took my spoon. Tied another swivel on, 5 min later - same thing. At this time I'm thinking my brother is completely incompetent and can't figure out how to fight a fish, so I set the rod and drag, after tying on another spoon (Palomar knot) and 5 min later I hook up, same dipsy, super light drag - fish runs for 75' or so, I feel a head shake or two and then pop. Spoon #3 gone.

I'm beyond irritated at this point and take off the 20# flouro and put 40# on ( all I had above 20 on me) - and at that point didn't get another hookup on the dipsy.

Did manage one more hookup on the remaining downrigger that was working (2nd one shorted out on/off switch) - must have been a small steelie or something, jumped a few times and spit the hook.

Most action was in 150-175 FOW, 40' down.

On 7/27/2020 at 2:38 AM, Offshore IV said:

My foam spoon pad that had prob 25 spoons on it so if someone finds it, and they prob will, you’ve hit the jackpot. 

That's cursed treasure if I ever heard of it!

15 minutes ago, Sk8man said:

I wouldn't bother with Canandaigua if you value your sanity the place is a madhouse now,.

South end on Tuesday morning you think is still pretty busy? 

Wind is going to be too much for my 16' for Ontario Tuesday with my son, and the water temp is too hot for musky. So - was thinking either Cayuga or Canandaigua. 

I've fished both a few times, I can't remember - the fish are generally bigger in Cayuga aren't they? 

The west wind shouldn't be an issue at either lake?

43 minutes ago, Garyf said:

Following up...put out a dipsy rod for the first time and as I was deploying hooked up with a 19 lb king. Wonderful fight.

 

For anyone who might be interested in getting a dipsy rod/reel setup check out these guys. They hooked me up with everything, blood run wire pre spooled, I caught fish immediately. They also offered to upgrade the drag in the Fall by sending it in to the manufacturer.

https://capt-chuck.com/

 

I'm running Chinook divers also. The owner John Sykes is a great guy and stayed on the phone with me for 20 minutes to answer questions (first timer).

Thats where I got my Tekotas from as well - good people.

Those boats are so nice. I saw one at the launch at Braddocks a few weeks ago. I was jealous in my 16' Tracker!

1 minute ago, tech2526 said:

Flex seal it. That dude had as screen door on the bottom of his boat.
Just kidding.
I know you said Rochester. And I'm sure there's a ton of metal shops in the city.
But information is king. If you can't find one out your way. I know there's one in the macedon area. Can't remember the name. There's 2 in sodus. D&D welding and
dj youngs. There's an awesome place just north of red creek called eagle welding.
Just an fyi. Keep us posted

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Thanks. I'm trying to find someone that has experience in marine - as I know hulls can be trickier than just standard welding.