Mitch f Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 3:03 PM, Seth said: I love my boat, but I am constantly on the lookout for a small rig like what you used to have. Boats a tool like anything and there are many times when I wish I had that smaller boat. Since I wasn’t a river tourney guy, I never needed the speeds of a larger outboard. I prefer the very nimble response of a tiller handle and the smaller boat was great if you ever got stuck on a rock…you could dislodge the boat by yourself. Trailering was also much easier. I could adjust a smaller boat from the side or end without re-trailering the boat for a slight misalignment during trailering. I felt like I could go slower speeds in tricky areas than a larger boat. I was able to get into smaller streams in general. Also less garage space taken. Seth, nomolites, BilletHead and 2 others 5 "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
Seth Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Mitch f said: Since I wasn’t a river tourney guy, I never needed the speeds of a larger outboard. I prefer the very nimble response of a tiller handle and the smaller boat was great if you ever got stuck on a rock…you could dislodge the boat by yourself. Trailering was also much easier. I could adjust a smaller boat from the side or end without re-trailering the boat for a slight misalignment during trailering. I felt like I could go slower speeds in tricky areas than a larger boat. I was able to get into smaller streams in general. Also less garage space taken. Running on plane at lower speeds is a big reason I want one. I'd probably start fishing the Meramec again if I had a small rig that did that. Mitch f and nomolites 2
fishinwrench Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 46 minutes ago, Seth said: Running on plane at lower speeds is a big reason I want one. I'd probably start fishing the Meramec again if I had a small rig that did that. I picked up a sweetheart motor that is perfect for a jet pump mod. Interested? All I truly wanted was the lower unit. BilletHead 1
Flysmallie Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 3:02 PM, Seth said: How many people do you know that actually wear a life jacket when running their boat? Every single person that I have fished with the last 35 years. Jerry Rapp 1
fshndoug Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 You step foot in my Gambler you will wear a life jacket or you can get out of the boat and stay at the ramp. Oh and I wear a kill switch. grizwilson and Jerry Rapp 2
fishinwrench Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 5 hours ago, fshndoug said: You step foot in my Gambler you will wear a life jacket or you can get out of the boat and stay at the ramp. Oh and I wear a kill switch. Oh don't worry. After they witness you fighting that steering wheel to keep the sumbitch going in a straight line.....they'll BEG to get out ! 😂 BilletHead and fshndoug 2
fishinwrench Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Flysmallie said: Every single person that I have fished with the last 35 years. Dang, has it been that long since we fished together? Mine doesn't go on unless things start feeling sketchy. I don't drive like a bat out of hell....like everyone else seems to wanna do. I've lost enough hats, and blown enough powerheads already. I'm out there to fish, not race. Terrierman, nomolites and Greasy B 3
Flysmallie Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, fishinwrench said: Dang, has it been that long since we fished together? Mine doesn't go on unless things start feeling sketchy. I don't drive like a bat out of hell....like everyone else seems to wanna do. I've lost enough hats, and blown enough powerheads already. I'm out there to fish, not race. We haven’t ever fished on the lake together. Guess I’m not cool enough for an invite.
BilletHead Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 7 hours ago, fishinwrench said: I picked up a sweetheart motor that is perfect for a jet pump mod. Interested? All I truly wanted was the lower unit. Woh that is sweet. Where do you find such a bargain? Terrierman and fishinwrench 1 1 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
fishinwrench Posted April 4, 2023 Posted April 4, 2023 3 hours ago, BilletHead said: Woh that is sweet. Where do you find such a bargain? 😁 I just love you !!! I bet there isn't 20 hours on it. Original gear lube wasn't even dirty, and the original spark plugs aren't even noticably pitted. Gonna refresh the water pump, fuel pump diaphragm, and hoses....cuz they are a little stiff and dry, and sell her with a 5year warranty. The thing should be in the outboard hall of fame ! She'll still be running strong when the POS brand-new 4-stroke bought yesterday......is in a landfill. 👍 fshndoug and Mitch f 1 1
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