Super User Fishing Rhino Posted May 2, 2012 Super User Posted May 2, 2012 C'mon Eric, show us the modifications to the transom saver and left fender. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted May 3, 2012 BassResource.com Administrator Posted May 3, 2012 Just bought my 1st "boat" 2 weeks ago, 10' Ascend Angler. Last year I went out with a friend that had 2 rec. yak's and loved fishing from it, I had to save up for one of my own. Funny thing is I don't have truck to transport it and my Camaro has T-tops so I can put a rack on it. I said to myself, I'm buying the yak no matter what and I'll figure out how to get it to the river after I own it. Lucky for me, the thing fits in the car. I doubt I'm the 1st to shove a 10' Kayak inside a Camaro, but I would like to think I am. Hey I used to jam all my rods and reels into my '74 Camaro and TOW a small boat behind it! No doubt I got a lot of strange looks as I rolled down the highway! Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted May 3, 2012 BassResource.com Administrator Posted May 3, 2012 Eric - those are great pics. Love the decals! What the heck happened to your trailer? Did you hit something, or did something hit you? Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted May 3, 2012 Super User Posted May 3, 2012 All of this occurred on my trip down to AL. The trailer is the result of an eighteen wheeler blowing a tire a few vehicles in front of me. The wheels tread separated and cam out from under the car in front of me. I had no time to react if I could; there's no way I would attempt to swerve while towing a boat. The transom saver popped off the roller while I was crossing over a bridge joint on an elevated roadway. Thankfully, the pickup next to me saw it and warned me. Thankfully the trip home was without incident, the total drive for me was 1,550 miles. When you replace the transom saver, get the one that has the spring in it. I'm almost glad someone swiped mine. 00 mod picked up a transom saver for me on his way down on Friday. It was the spring loaded version. I compress the spring to the halfway point of its compression. Should the motor jump some, it should keep the fork over the back roller, rather than pulling it free, and allowing it to drop. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 3, 2012 Super User Posted May 3, 2012 On the hunt for pre-spawn smallies . . . . . A-Jay 1 Quote
tojoski Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 I think I'm the first in this thread to post a pontoon, atleast one this big, but here she is: I'm sorry did I say pontoon, I meant to say sailboat.. atleast it seems that way sometimes Quote
Super User South FLA Posted May 18, 2012 Super User Posted May 18, 2012 South FL, "This is my second Bullet, a 21XRD Intracoastal" Does your boat have carpet?? That's a lot of white surface, be careful of the sun reflections. I use to build large satellite dish antennas and could burn from sun reflections off the white dish. No carpet, just like the Ranger Intracoastal and other models that Stratos and Triton have or in Stratos case had. You are right about the sun reflection, if you don't wear sunprotection you end up looking like George Hamilton. Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted May 18, 2012 Super User Posted May 18, 2012 Looks great, Robert. I like it better than the one you had previously with the yellow highlights. That thing looks like its doing 100 sitting still. Gorgeous boat. I need to drag my butt up there soon so we can go screw around on Okeechobee. Quote
lsufan334 Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 Is it me, or is the rod just a tad short? haha lure retreiver I actually use a retractable dog leash now and love it alot easier. That thing has saved me SOOOOOO much money Quote
jaaron01 Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 This Rig never fails to get people coming up and asking questions. Wouldn't trade her for all the money in the world. 1 Quote
Fontana Finesse Man Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Finally got my dream boat: 2012 Triton TR 21 HP Elite with a 250 Pro XS. White with black sand inlays, padded front deck, pro air system. Got an unreal deal on it or else would still be a dream! LOL Will post pics later! Quote
tnriverluver Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 My ride. She ain't much but she gets the job done and gets me out on the water after a ten year hiatus due to health issues. 2011 Tracker 1542 jon with 2012 Merc 20 hp 4 stroke. Quote
tnriverluver Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 You will love that Lowe!! I have owned several Lowe bass boats over the years and IMHO are one of the best boats out there. Been through many situations of rough weather where we shouldn't have made it back yet the Lowe got us home safely! Quote
tnriverluver Posted July 6, 2012 Posted July 6, 2012 Just added another one to the stable today. 95 Alumicraft Angler with a 99 Johnson 50. Custom painted by the previous owner who is an autobody repairmen by trade. Very high quality paint job that basically sold the boat for me. Quote
detroit1 Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 South Fla: that boat looks lke it could outrun the sun.... Quote
tnriverluver Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 Just added boat #3 to the stable. 1995 16ft alumicraft with 1999 50hp Johnson. Custom painted by previous owner who is a bodyshop repairman. Very very nice camo job. Quote
Super User South FLA Posted July 10, 2012 Super User Posted July 10, 2012 South Fla: that boat looks lke it could outrun the sun.... At least when it is hot you can outrun the heat,.... not really it just makes it feel like a blow dryer, high speed blow dryer. Quote
Busy Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Here is father and I's boat! It is a late 50's Richline with a '67 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin on it. We put a fishfinder on it and added longer bunks and carpeted them, put a much wider roller up front to make loading easier. Recently mounted the spare tire to the trailer and moved the winch down. It has new wheels and tires. This was my grandfathers boat. He bought the motor brand new in '68 as the last years model. The last two pictures are the lantern holders and brackets that he made for night fishing. There are three brackets on each side so you can have a lantern wherever you want it. The Wondertroll 606 needs upgraded but it still works fine! Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 24, 2012 Super User Posted July 24, 2012 Made a few minor improvements / upgrades. Best one was rigging a second battery under the front seat to allow me to hook up auxiliary power (to get home) without actually moving the batteries. A-Jay Quote
Junebugman Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 Hi I hope this goes through! My new skeeter starfire 18 ft 175 black max. Junebugman Quote
DON1937 Posted July 24, 2012 Posted July 24, 2012 Made a few minor improvements / upgrades. Best one was rigging a second battery under the front seat to allow me to hook up axillary power (to get home) without actually moving the batteries. A-Jay NOW that's a good looking working boat! 1 Quote
tnriverluver Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Javelin, Stratos, Hydro Sport hull is just a much faster design than Rangers. The designer was Earl Bentz that now owns Tritan Boats. Quote
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