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Wilderness Systems ATAK 140. I can stand all day ion this kayak with no issue!

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48 minutes ago, 00 mod said:

How do you like those birds? I'm getting to take my boat out Saturday with a humminbird rep. 

Hummnbird set up a class to help people get the most out of their birds so I decided to sign up.  

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So far I love em! Really have helped me dial in my fishing so far this year. I will only get better with them as time goes by!  Let us know how your session goes!

Jeff

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I mainly fish lowland lakes electric motors only... Here are my two fishing vessels. They serve me very well and get the job done! 

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On March 20, 2016 at 6:55 PM, gulfcaptain said:

2000 Champion 203 DX.  Need to get some updated pics with the Talon and all the electronics on it though.  

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Love the wrap I've been debating on doing something along the same line.

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First bass boat! Gotta find a truck so I can get it on the water tho :cheesy:

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15.5ft 1981 DuraCraft SS with 77' 55hp Chrysler. Johnson TM. She's older, but she's in great shape and works flawlessly.

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2014 Nitro Z8, Mercury Optimax 250 pro xs,IMG_1102.JPG Power-Pole shallow water anchors, MinnKota 101 fortrex, Blue water led.

 

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On 3/28/2016 at 6:23 PM, poebassin said:

First bass boat! Gotta find a truck so I can get it on the water tho :cheesy:

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I know a guy by the name of Uhaul.  He may be close to you.  Look him up and he'll set you up with that truck you need.

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On 8/16/2015 at 10:45 AM, Neil McCauley said:

My canoe:

-Old Town Guide 14'7"

-MinnKota C2 55lb trolling motor

-Bullnose TM Rudder

-Kipawa deep pitch weedless propeller

-Kayak Fin Skeg mounted at the bow end

-Kayalu Kayalite Navigation lights

-custom motor mount

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Fin skeg at the front end has improved tracking somewhat. It can maintain course a lot better with a headwind. It would probably work better if it was mounted more forward but the bottom of the boat isn't quite flat enough past this.

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Attached the skeg to the hull with JB weld epoxy. The first job was kind of half assed and it actually came off. Second time I made sure to sand it down, clean it, blow torch it, and used a lot more epoxy. Much stronger now.

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C2 55lb is about as much thrust as my canoe mount will take. It is abut 4.0-4.2 mph on a full battery in calm water according to my navionics.

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Mount I made out of maple and has held up well the past 4-5 years. No concerns about anything coming loose but I do keep a safety rope tied to the motor just in case.

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If you ever make a mount like this for a canoe make sure to use 1/2" or bigger carriage bolts. I think mine are 5/8. It's important because you need to torque them down every trip out without stripping the threads. Maple or another quality hardwood is important too. Pine will definitely not last, and anything plastic will warp. Don't think any commercial products will hold up long.

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Bullnose rudder has helped with turning, adjusting the direction of the boat when going longer distances. The Kipawa prop is deeper pitch so acceleration is less, top speed is more.

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Kayalu Kayalite Navigation lights from amazon.

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Nav lights will last about 72 hrs on AAs

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I'll have to post a pic of what i did on my canoe next time i get it out.  I made a front skeg with a bracket at the front nose of the canoe. Then i attached a line to it so i could lift it when really shallow, going through grass or beaching  worked out great for windy days.

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On 4/21/2016 at 7:42 PM, tkrrox said:

I'll have to post a pic of what i did on my canoe next time i get it out.  I made a front skeg with a bracket at the front nose of the canoe. Then i attached a line to it so i could lift it when really shallow, going through grass or beaching  worked out great for windy days.


Would be interested in seeing that. I have seen a few skeg set-ups. I gave up on the fin underneath mine for now, it is just too much of a PITA trying to launch from shore with it.

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On 4/3/2016 at 6:25 PM, SemperBass said:

15.5ft 1981 DuraCraft SS with 77' 55hp Chrysler. Johnson TM. She's older, but she's in great shape and works flawlessly.

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Older ... in great shape .... and works flawlessly ....   SOUNDS LIKE ME!

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Just picked it up today.  2016 Tracker pro 170.  A little upgrade from my Tracker topper 1036! 

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^^^^^^^^^^^^

Nice boat !!! Bet you going to love it.

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2015 Ranger RT178

75 hp 4-stroke Merc

Minnkota Maxxum

Minnkota Talon

Shake n bake

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On 3/28/2016 at 9:23 PM, poebassin said:

First bass boat! Gotta find a truck so I can get it on the water tho :cheesy:

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Ahh I see you also followed my route of getting a bass boat before a tow vehicle :P

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On ‎3‎/‎24‎/‎2016 at 8:04 PM, Landis Carrier said:

Haven't got it out yet.....hopefully Friday! 

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Nice rig, good luck.

Question, have you ever fished in that little pond near STS Tire off Rt. 209? I think it's Silver Valley Rd?

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