Launched out of Mexico Point on July 4th and fished for about 5 hours and came in. The wind was blowing pretty good making it a little harder than usual to get the boat up to the docks. Someone saw me struggling and offered to help catch and guide the boat to the dock so I ended up pointing the bow at the dock and he caught it. All seemed well, got the boat on the trailer pretty easy and parked it to secure it. Just before leaving, I happened to look at the front portion of my keel and it looked jagged. Gulped and took a closer look and sure enough about 12-14 inches of gell coat was completely scraped off right down to the fiberglass. I never felt a thing and the damage was right in the front. I'm just wondering if anyone else has hit or scrapped rocks or something else near the docks this year. I know the water is lower than usual but I've launched there twice before this Spring with no problem. Just trying to narrow down where the damage occurred so I don't do it again. It's kind of expensive and really kills your long awaited fishing trip(s) for a few weeks. Any help would be appreciated. I'm not sure I want to launch there again until I have a better idea of what I hit.
We've launched our 26 footer out of Fair Haven state park yesterday and today with no problem. Now the fishing on the other hand hasn't been so good. Very clear water, but it's better than sitting at home.
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Ok, that explains it. I'm a contractor for the postal service and they are still catching up from Christmas. Sorry I missed your previous message. I won't bother you about it anymore. Dave
Hi Edward, I assume you got my Paypal payment Saturday night, but I noticed the classifieds still had the trees listed "for sale". Is everything alright ? Thanks, Dave
My wife just left Middlefield Ohio a couple of hours ago on her way home. She would have driven right by Erie . I bought a boat at the end of last summer that has Traxstech track, but Traxstechs rod trees are quite pricey. I'm sure they would be nice ,but these might work just as good. I like that I can rotate them . I will get back to you soon. Did you say $375 includes shipping? How would you like payment ?
Sorry for all the questions. Are you in New York state ? I'm on the road right now and will be out of service for a while, but I will get back to you. Thanks Dave
I live 40 minutes east of Utica, but I can travel west to meet someone. I may be in the Syracuse area tomorrow afternoon. If your interested I can bring them with me. Thanks, Dave
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