I said I wouldn't. Then I Did.

[Bearclaw]

Do you know the name or make of the rod holders that are down each side of the boat? I've looked but can't seem to find any like them.

Bearclaw, sorry it took so long. Those are made by Moeller Marine. Part number 091025-10.

Thank you Sir.

 

[ncfishin]

Bump.
Where's the boat man?

 

[LDUBS]

If they get it rigged when they said they would it should be sitting at my house by Saturday night.

Then, I will be "back in the saddle again"!

 

[PGRChaplain]

Congrats on the New Boat!!!!

 

[DaleH]

Do you know the name or make of the rod holders that are down each side of the boat? I've looked but can't seem to find any like them.

Bearclaw, sorry it took so long. Those are made by Moeller Marine. Part number 091025-10.

FYI, Dubro also makes rod holders on tracks like that. They are rock solid, I had some that would even hold my tuna rods to 80 class!

 

[LDUBS]

I got it yesterday as planned. It is parked alongside the house right where it belongs. Well, almost where it belongs. I got a little off my normal track. I guess I'm just not used to backing it up yet, but all is good. I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off and literally haven't even snapped any pics. I'll try to do that asap. I'm installing the down riggers (elect this time), fish finder, trailer guide ons, and the transom saver. Then I need to get on the water for the out board break in.

IIII'm Back In The Saddle Again..... :LOL2:

Edit: Typo (sheesh)

 

[richg99]

Glad to hear it. I've never been without at least one boat for that long.

 

[ncfishin]

Heck yeah! Congrats, now enjoy that thing. Can't wait to see a pic of some fish in it!

 

[surfman]

Looks good and the wife's seal of approval is important.

 

[Bridge4]

We need some pictures of this new boat!!

 

[ncfishin]

Probably just too busy with the wait and all.
Could just be a tease. =D>

 

[LDUBS]

This is one of those times when everything seems to have hit at once. It really did happen and here are some pic's to prove it. Haha.

Sorry for the poor quality pic's.

Here is it backed into its new home along side the house. I picked up a Carver brand flex fit cover for it.



In these shots the driver's seat is out. I had a slide installed which raised the seat height. I didn't like it so took it out to cut it down some. I have it back in the boat now. Down riggers are wired and installed as is my fish finder. Put some side guide bunks on and did some miscellaneous stuff. Basically I'm ready to go. But I won't get out until Monday due to family responsibilities.

 

[ncfishin]

I figured you wasn't jive talkin. Just love the boat porn like everyone else on here. HaHa. Did you get it out yet?

 

[LDUBS]

Got out yesterday - finally!

Took the boat through the first two hours of the break-in process. First 15 minutes at trolling speed, then the next 45 minutes at various RPM up to about 1/4 throttle. The next hour at various speed up to 3/4 throttle. For the next 8 hours I have to limit full throttle to 5 minutes. Boat gets up on plane quickly. I opened her up and hit 32 mph on the GPS before backing down. OB winds up pretty tight at WOT and makes me want to add a tach. Looks like I can cruise comfortably at around 25 mph at 3/4 throttle.

Anyway, our family holds an annual prayer that happens this time of year so I couldn't spend the hole day on the lake. I did have about an hour to throw some lines in. I managed 3 trout trolling 30' & 35' deep at about 2.3 mph. Used a red/gold Needle fish and a purple spotted Speedy Shiner. I gotta add the electric down riggers are fantastic. Looks like the new boat will be a fisher!

 

[richg99]

Sounds great. Glad you got her out.

 

[hounddog]

WOW! that's nice LDUBS! Congrats on the new toy!

 

[ncfishin]

That's great! Looks like you'll be having a lot of fun.

 

[Bridge4]

Sounds like a great day Ldubs! Can you post a picture or two of the interior? Looks great from the outside and has me curious!

 

[LDUBS]

Sounds like a great day Ldubs! Can you post a picture or two of the interior? Looks great from the outside and has me curious!

Here are some interior pic's, and thanks!

The 4th pedestal chair is not in the boat right now. It can either mount behind the passenger seat or in the bow. When I am by myself I will probably take the 3rd chair out too and just keep the two arm chairs in for more room.







Not a great shot of the bow area. I should of folded the top up and out of the way for a better pic. I'm 6'-4" and just able to stand under the top when it is up. There is a hatch, seat pad, and an anchor right up in the bow (hidden by my boat cover in the pic). Of course, the center part of the windshield opens to access the bow.



Battery and 12 gallon portable tank are behind the vinyl flap (behind where I have the net stored).

 

[richg99]

Lookin' good. Go fishin'.