Whats everyone got for a boat? - Page 9

bassintom · 03-29-06, 08:39 PM

my young 'un and me after a tourney we fished together a while back.
just had to post it

bassintxlady · 03-29-06, 09:14 PM

awsome pic there tom.....

1FASTLASER · 03-30-06, 07:06 AM

Awsome boat buddy. Always did love the gambles specially the intimidator ll's FASTgood to fish outta of and a blast to drive. Love the feel of a truly well setup gambler Launches hard and turns like she's on rails..

bass kicker · 03-31-06, 08:08 PM

that is an awsome boat tom fish i had one like that

Devilhorse · 04-01-06, 09:28 PM

17 ft stauter built wit 25 johnson

fishin_dude · 04-06-06, 12:19 AM

I finally snapped a few photo's of my boat, she ain't much to look at, but she definitely gets me to the fish. Specs: 15' Quachita fiberglass tri-hull, 28 hp Evinrude outboard, 46 pound Motorguide trolling motor, Eagle depth finder, and a decent sized livewell. I bought her for $500 and added the outboard, trolling motor, and depth finder. Last spring I got rear ended on the way to the lake and it caved in the transom. I spent a little of my free time here and there throughout last year and slowly repaired the transom myself, so all last year I had to fish from a dinky jon boat or from the bank, I'm extremely happy my boat is back in working order! Here she is.............

1FASTLASER · 04-06-06, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishin_dude

I finally snapped a few photo's of my boat, she ain't much to look at, but she definitely gets me to the fish. Specs: 15' Quachita fiberglass tri-hull, 28 hp Evinrude outboard, 46 pound Motorguide trolling motor, Eagle depth finder, and a decent sized livewell. I bought her for $500 and added the outboard, trolling motor, and depth finder. Last spring I got rear ended on the way to the lake and it caved in the transom. I spent a little of my free time here and there throughout last year and slowly repaired the transom myself, so all last year I had to fish from a dinky jon boat or from the bank, I'm extremely happy my boat is back in working order! Here she is.............

Helluva nice job buddy. Looks like you really took youe time and did it right. Pat yourself on the back as many people cant work glass and have it turn out this good. That boat brings back memories as my dad had 2 of those whenI was younger(yes we had boats in them days).

bass kicker · 04-06-06, 08:13 PM

you did a real good job on that boat

Piper · 04-08-06, 11:09 PM

Greetings all new here. just bought a boat from a good friend of mine its a 1988 glasstream hydrabass with a 120 evenrude. its my first boat..I was wondering if any of ya guys have any links or information about this boat and info to products to restore it.Im lost and new at this first project. any help would be appreciated.
thanks. Piper

1FASTLASER · 04-09-06, 05:10 AM

PIPER
First off welcome to the boards. Loads of good real info available to ya here. You speaking of the glassstream what do you have in mind as far as restoring on the boat. Funny thing is I owned a 85 model many moons ago with a 85 mariner on it. Little boat did well for what it was. Give us an idea on what you want to restore and the info is yours.

Piper · 04-09-06, 07:38 AM

Well I want to put the boat to the original paint as it was released and get all the lil goodies and info that came with the boat when it was sold..like max engine size.. best waters and max speed. and overall care stats that came from the factory.I really want to learn this craft.Its my summer job to restore it ASAP before I show it off to my buds and family.My family is really gonna work on this lil ship.
Thanks for the reply, I will have to send a before and after pic to ya guys

fishin_dude · 04-09-06, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piper

Well I want to put the boat to the original paint as it was released and get all the lil goodies and info that came with the boat when it was sold..like max engine size.. best waters and max speed. and overall care stats that came from the factory.I really want to learn this craft.Its my summer job to restore it ASAP before I show it off to my buds and family.My family is really gonna work on this lil ship.
Thanks for the reply, I will have to send a before and after pic to ya guys

Try the forums on this site also...... www.iboats.com

Learnin2FWFish · 04-11-06, 04:44 AM

About 5k budgeted for a boat, most likely cash. Anyone have a boat near Lower Alabama/Dothan/Pensacola/Tallahassee?

Right now I hit the shores, rent boats from the MWR on post and my new secret is...

Pack up a cooler full of cold ones and lunch for 2 and hitchhike in with a guy goin out by himself

An extra seat + Free beer = Boat with no payment

Works like a charm!

Been looking at some 90ies used 15-16ft'ers trying for a 75+ hp I suppose, first boat so not expecting a mastepiece, happy with anything

Humble beginnings right?

REDBULLCUBAN · 04-11-06, 09:09 PM

This is it!

Piper · 04-13-06, 08:31 PM

Thanks for info...just checked the site all the products seem generic..I amagine that this boat is a strange one that I will have to work on my self or get a new paint scheme at the best.

Tucson · 04-23-06, 03:55 PM

15" Coleman canoe.

2004 Crestliner Canadian 18 w/60 HP Yamaha 4-S, 70 lb Minnkota bowmount and 1966 3.9 Merc kicker. I seldom run above 3500 rpm but it will do about 34 mph @5600. Had it up to 75 MPH once on I-10.

Herdbull · 04-28-06, 12:18 PM

I just bought a G3 and I love it.

bass kicker · 04-28-06, 08:22 PM

i like those G3 boats but i would wanna merc on it

1FASTLASER · 04-29-06, 05:48 AM

Herbull and Tuscon welcome to the board. Tuscon you really got me on the 75 mph thing till I read on. LOL Herbull what model G3 did ya get. Tell us more.

boater · 05-03-06, 05:45 PM

I have a 1900XLVEE NorrisCraft hi pro 200 mrcury 6 inch jack plate

boater · 05-03-06, 05:47 PM

Had a 1710 LTV Laser '85 loved it

1FASTLASER · 05-04-06, 05:53 AM

Sorry didnt see the this post when I replied to the pics you posted. NO way is or was Venture in the same class as the NorrisCraft but I always wondered where did venture go. They where very similar to each other in layout and design but the Norriscraft would flat out perform the Venture. All in all post up some numbers on the Norris buddy. Also if you have any pics of the Laser LTV I am begging you to post them up. By my name you should know that I LOVE LASERS. I almost bought a LTV 2 years ago but the deal fell through. I know where there is one that needs a transom replavement and could buy for 300 dollars but dont want to start another boat restoration. Especially that big a job. Ifn you have any pics of the LTV I again ask to please post em or send them to my email which is wareagle50@hotmail.com. Them thar Lasers ARE AWSOME>

Herdbull · 05-05-06, 10:40 AM

Thanks Fastlaser.
I did some homework and really looked around. I picked up a 165 Eagle G3 with a 50hp Yamaha. It's loaded with everything I need. Like I said, I looked around and from what I seen, this was the best boat for me. I have 7 hrs. on the motor and so far I'm very happy with it. Very good construction and easy to get to items (such as the bilge pump). I guess it's just like buying rifles, everyone has their own opinions and has to purchase what suites them and their needs. One thing I will upgrade is the depth finder. It came through with a Garmin 85. It's OK and just has the basic's but I want something a little better.

1FASTLASER · 05-06-06, 05:57 AM

I know you can pay more for a boat but why do it when a G3 boat really has it all. There HP series are awsome boats for aluminum. I never thought for a moment in all my years of doing repairs,fishing etc etc that a can boat would be able to run like the G3 does. IMPRESSED BY FAR. IN fact if I was in the market for a new rig the G3 HP series would be right at the top of my list. I've been 72 GPS in there biggest one and was VERY comfortable with the ride PLUS the added durability of aluminum. Very well layed out.

HOG Ranger · 05-08-06, 01:27 PM

New to the board, 01 R73 Ranger with a 125 Merc.

03-29-06, 08:39 PM	#201
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	my young 'un and me after a tourney we fished together a while back. just had to post it __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

03-29-06, 09:14 PM	#202
bassintxlady BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 780	awsome pic there tom..... __________________ :) OH YEAH!!!!! SHUT UP AND FISH!!!!!

03-30-06, 07:06 AM	#203
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Awsome boat buddy. Always did love the gambles specially the intimidator ll's FASTgood to fish outta of and a blast to drive. Love the feel of a truly well setup gambler Launches hard and turns like she's on rails.. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!! Last edited by 1FASTLASER; 03-30-06 at 07:34 AM.

03-31-06, 08:08 PM	#204
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	that is an awsome boat tom fish i had one like that __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

04-01-06, 09:28 PM	#205
Devilhorse BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Posts: 24	17 ft stauter built wit 25 johnson __________________ id rather be on a boat with a drink on the rocks.......than be in the drink with a boat on the rocks.

04-06-06, 12:19 AM	#206
fishin_dude BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 282	I finally snapped a few photo's of my boat, she ain't much to look at, but she definitely gets me to the fish. Specs: 15' Quachita fiberglass tri-hull, 28 hp Evinrude outboard, 46 pound Motorguide trolling motor, Eagle depth finder, and a decent sized livewell. I bought her for $500 and added the outboard, trolling motor, and depth finder. Last spring I got rear ended on the way to the lake and it caved in the transom. I spent a little of my free time here and there throughout last year and slowly repaired the transom myself, so all last year I had to fish from a dinky jon boat or from the bank, I'm extremely happy my boat is back in working order! Here she is............. __________________ Limb Bream / Wood Bass: The art of catching under water tree limbs and logs. Hard to clean, Have to boil a long time, Don't taste good.

04-06-06, 08:13 PM	#208
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	you did a real good job on that boat __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

04-08-06, 11:09 PM	#209
Piper BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	Greetings all new here. just bought a boat from a good friend of mine its a 1988 glasstream hydrabass with a 120 evenrude. its my first boat..I was wondering if any of ya guys have any links or information about this boat and info to products to restore it.Im lost and new at this first project. any help would be appreciated. thanks. Piper

04-09-06, 05:10 AM	#210
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	PIPER First off welcome to the boards. Loads of good real info available to ya here. You speaking of the glassstream what do you have in mind as far as restoring on the boat. Funny thing is I owned a 85 model many moons ago with a 85 mariner on it. Little boat did well for what it was. Give us an idea on what you want to restore and the info is yours. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

04-09-06, 07:38 AM	#211
Piper BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	glasstream Well I want to put the boat to the original paint as it was released and get all the lil goodies and info that came with the boat when it was sold..like max engine size.. best waters and max speed. and overall care stats that came from the factory.I really want to learn this craft.Its my summer job to restore it ASAP before I show it off to my buds and family.My family is really gonna work on this lil ship. Thanks for the reply, I will have to send a before and after pic to ya guys

04-11-06, 04:44 AM	#213
Learnin2FWFish BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama Posts: 15	No boat, but looking. About 5k budgeted for a boat, most likely cash. Anyone have a boat near Lower Alabama/Dothan/Pensacola/Tallahassee? Right now I hit the shores, rent boats from the MWR on post and my new secret is... Pack up a cooler full of cold ones and lunch for 2 and hitchhike in with a guy goin out by himself An extra seat + Free beer = Boat with no payment Works like a charm! Been looking at some 90ies used 15-16ft'ers trying for a 75+ hp I suppose, first boat so not expecting a mastepiece, happy with anything Humble beginnings right?

04-11-06, 09:09 PM	#214
REDBULLCUBAN BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 245	This is it! __________________ Ill keep my Money, Freedom, & Guns You keep the change!

04-13-06, 08:31 PM	#215
Piper BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	Thanks for info...just checked the site all the products seem generic..I amagine that this boat is a strange one that I will have to work on my self or get a new paint scheme at the best. Last edited by Piper; 04-14-06 at 04:57 AM.

04-23-06, 03:55 PM	#216
Tucson BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	15" Coleman canoe. 2004 Crestliner Canadian 18 w/60 HP Yamaha 4-S, 70 lb Minnkota bowmount and 1966 3.9 Merc kicker. I seldom run above 3500 rpm but it will do about 34 mph @5600. Had it up to 75 MPH once on I-10.

04-28-06, 12:18 PM	#217
Herdbull BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 26	I just bought a G3 and I love it.

04-28-06, 08:22 PM	#218
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i like those G3 boats but i would wanna merc on it __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

04-29-06, 05:48 AM	#219
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Herbull and Tuscon welcome to the board. Tuscon you really got me on the 75 mph thing till I read on. LOL Herbull what model G3 did ya get. Tell us more. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

05-03-06, 05:45 PM	#220
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	I have a 1900XLVEE NorrisCraft hi pro 200 mrcury 6 inch jack plate

05-03-06, 05:47 PM	#221
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	Had a 1710 LTV Laser '85 loved it

05-04-06, 05:53 AM	#222
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Sorry didnt see the this post when I replied to the pics you posted. NO way is or was Venture in the same class as the NorrisCraft but I always wondered where did venture go. They where very similar to each other in layout and design but the Norriscraft would flat out perform the Venture. All in all post up some numbers on the Norris buddy. Also if you have any pics of the Laser LTV I am begging you to post them up. By my name you should know that I LOVE LASERS. I almost bought a LTV 2 years ago but the deal fell through. I know where there is one that needs a transom replavement and could buy for 300 dollars but dont want to start another boat restoration. Especially that big a job. Ifn you have any pics of the LTV I again ask to please post em or send them to my email which is wareagle50@hotmail.com. Them thar Lasers ARE AWSOME> __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

05-05-06, 10:40 AM	#223
Herdbull BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 26	Thanks Fastlaser. I did some homework and really looked around. I picked up a 165 Eagle G3 with a 50hp Yamaha. It's loaded with everything I need. Like I said, I looked around and from what I seen, this was the best boat for me. I have 7 hrs. on the motor and so far I'm very happy with it. Very good construction and easy to get to items (such as the bilge pump). I guess it's just like buying rifles, everyone has their own opinions and has to purchase what suites them and their needs. One thing I will upgrade is the depth finder. It came through with a Garmin 85. It's OK and just has the basic's but I want something a little better.

05-06-06, 05:57 AM	#224
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	I know you can pay more for a boat but why do it when a G3 boat really has it all. There HP series are awsome boats for aluminum. I never thought for a moment in all my years of doing repairs,fishing etc etc that a can boat would be able to run like the G3 does. IMPRESSED BY FAR. IN fact if I was in the market for a new rig the G3 HP series would be right at the top of my list. I've been 72 GPS in there biggest one and was VERY comfortable with the ride PLUS the added durability of aluminum. Very well layed out. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

05-08-06, 01:27 PM	#225
HOG Ranger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 306	New to the board, 01 R73 Ranger with a 125 Merc.

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