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    Where to move...

    in Fishing Pictures

    Posted

    Ha, I made my way to Pittsburgh in '95 and really haven't left. I did move from the city to out past the airport and live on 30 acres. But i really dont like the 2 hour drive to my boat on Erie on the weekends.

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    1985 Tiara review?

    in This Old Boat

    Posted

    I've not run this boat, but I have an '86 Tiara in a larger version and have been on many others.

    For the boat your looking at, I would prefer twin inboards vs twim i/o's if at all possible. That will make it ride and handle much better.

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    Breakfast in Olcott

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted

    I am going to put a vending machine on my rig , making sure it's stocked with breakfast sandwiches,  coffee,  beer , bait and now that pot is legal I am going to have a " special " row of high end stuff so I can maximize my profit while trolling for Kings , which is apparently the secondary reason for going out on Lake Ontario. 
    You should also bring a kid and a jetski along so they can run deliveried...BoatDash instead of DoorDash!

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    How much backing on wire reel

    in Tackle and Techniques

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    I just bought a few 30 size Coldwater reel. I was gonna put wire on them. How much backing should I put on? I was thinking about just using some heavy mono.
     
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    Fill one backwards (wire first, then backing) keeping track of how much of each until the reel is full. Then reel that onto your second reel.

    Then fill the second reel with the same about of backing and wire.

    The line counter wont be worth much here, so you need to measure out the line when you put it on to know how much there is.

    I use two step posts from Rural King 100' apart when I do this and when I'm calibrating my reels.

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    Cleaning up a 1992 Baha 280 weekender

    in This Old Boat

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    Hey Hachimo, if you've never operated a boat with twin inboards, here are a few suggestions.

    When around the dock, launch, or in tight quarters, always keep the rudders straight and steer with the controls.

    Specifically, docking or coming out of the slip, you can rotate by having one control in forward, the other in reverse. The direction of turn is dictated by which motor is in forward vs reverse.

    Once the rudders aren't straight, it becomes more difficult to steer with the controls.

    Dont be afraid to use the throttles if necessary, just remeber, a little goes a long way.

    And keep in mind if your out in the lake in really big following seas, pull the trim tabs all the way up. If not, they will help push the bow down as you come over a wave and possibly stuff the bow.

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    And if you plan on keeping your boat in a slip, remember to always let your motors warm up to temp before leaving the dock. There is no worse feeling than drifting towards someone elses boat at their dock and not being able to do anything about it!

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    Cleaning up a 1992 Baha 280 weekender

    in This Old Boat

    Posted

    Hey Hachimo, if you've never operated a boat with twin inboards, here are a few suggestions.

    When around the dock, launch, or in tight quarters, always keep the rudders straight and steer with the controls.

    Specifically, docking or coming out of the slip, you can rotate by having one control in forward, the other in reverse. The direction of turn is dictated by which motor is in forward vs reverse.

    Once the rudders aren't straight, it becomes more difficult to steer with the controls.

    Dont be afraid to use the throttles if necessary, just remeber, a little goes a long way.

    And keep in mind if your out in the lake in really big following seas, pull the trim tabs all the way up. If not, they will help push the bow down as you come over a wave and possibly stuff the bow.

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    Boat title & registration for NY

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I'm not sure about NY, but in other states like PA, you'd likely need to track down the previous owner, have them request a new title, and then sign it over to you again. Then you can get a new registration. I'm just not sure how you would get a title into your name with it being on file in someone else's.

     

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    Trailerable Big Water Boat? Which one?

    in This Old Boat

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    Parker 2320 SL Over 8 ft of room from the transom to the bulkhead door. More fishing space than alot of 28 footers! (Of course I am biased)
    Parkers are one tough boat. One hit the breakwall coming in after dark last year in Ashtabula. I was there when they pulled it off the wall. It still floated and one motor fired up, so they brought it in under its own power with a coast guard and local charter escort. She was pumping water and when they hauled it, water was draining out the hull. Did I say came in on its own? Yea, I would vote for a Parker too.

    Photos I took that day.20200815_094438.jpg20200815_124447.jpg20200815_124847.jpg

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    New USCG requirements

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    Missed thus part!

    If the boat was built after January 1 2020, older boats aren't required to have it is what I read, scroll down the link to where "requirements" is printed in red and click on it! They spell it out rather nice!

    Q6. What boats need to have an Engine Cut-Off Switch installed?
    A6. Boats less than 26 feet in length that generate more than 115lbs of static thrust (~ 2-3hp) and were built beginning in January 2020. If the boats’ primary helm is inside an enclosed cabin it is not required to have an Engine Cut-Off Switch.

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    Can I Install a Planer Mast? Or No?

    in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?

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    On that size of a boat, I would not install a planer board mast. Up to three rods each side, run inlines, four or more, run big boards.

    With that said, if you do go with a mast and big boards, use the red medium size rubber bands between the release and your line. You half hitch the rubberband around your fishing line and put it in the release. You can buy these at FishUSA. If its rough, you may need to half hitch two rubber bands together and use them as one long rubber band.

    As far as pulling the tow line in, retractable dog leashes work great. Just clip onto the tow line and wire tie or attach the dog leash handle somewhere near your windshield.

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    buying a boat in winter

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I bought my dock neighbors boat! Every time i walked past it, i drooled! He was in his early 80's and dealing with health issues. I heard he was going to sell it and I bought it the first day it was listed. I did have a survey done, but I knew the boat and didn't need a sea trial. '86 Tiara 3600. It now has approximately 4300 hours on it and has many hours of fishing left in her.IMG951811.jpgIMG952435.jpg

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