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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 264 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 9:04 am: |
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Man - I cant get this new Grady 252 center console off of my mind. Twin 150 Yamahopper 4 strokes and high sides. Nice deck lay out and a head. I am afraid I might do something stupid - like buy it! http://www.gradywhite.com/257/
All In A Days Fun!!!
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Fishinaggie88
Crappie Username: Fishinaggie88
Post Number: 345 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 10:08 am: |
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LOL, Dean ya gotta do what ya gotta do!!! Love to fish and hunt.
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 532 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 10:11 am: |
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That is more like what you need to do the fishing you want to do. Costly but more like what you need. It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Charles
Moderator Username: Charles
Post Number: 413 Registered: 7-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 11:46 am: |
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Don't be "SCARED" |
Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 265 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 5:08 pm: |
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Scared isn't the right word for it - cant really say it here... What do yall think about cuddy vs center console? All In A Days Fun!!!
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Sturm1022
Crappie Username: Sturm1022
Post Number: 371 Registered: 1-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 9:26 pm: |
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cuddy seems better, never fished one though. anything has gotta be better than the ranger. my fat fingers cant spell I'll probably turn into a floating turd and Picou will break the knob off my post counter immediately. ATW 2/10/05
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 534 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 9:36 pm: |
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I would think it all depends on whether you are staying out over night, fishing two or three primarily bottom fishing, or going out in the winter you definitely what a cuddy. If you are looking to fish 4-6 people, do a lot of throwing, and going out on just day trips you would probably want to look at the CC. Just my opinion on the uses between the two. It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Barnaclebill
Crappie Username: Barnaclebill
Post Number: 313 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 8, 2005 - 10:39 pm: |
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Dean,, Bigun said it all, depends what ya wanna do,,, if you're gonna stay out overnight go with the Cuddy,, iffin ya gonna do day trips,, the CC will be better,,, If ya got the finances, go for it,,,,,,,, Born to fish-Forced to work
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 266 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 - 10:08 am: |
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Mortgage would be about $535 per month with the Ranger as the down payment. It might be cheaper to hire a guide - I have tried that but when I shell out $800 I feel guilty. Also my fishing schedule is very random and unpredictable. It is hard to find a guide on 12hr notice - or even 2hr notice. I'd stay overnight occasionally in spring, fall, and winter but sleeping in the humidity is quite questionable. Yesterday I was speaking w/another sales guy and he said I could put an ac system on this 258 cuddy but it would be an after market product. Maybe I should check into it. Sleeping on board and already being on the water early would be a good thing because I do not like getting up at 4am for anything! Decisions decisions.... I thought about a used boat but then I think - if the Ranger was a used boat with no warranty I would have been in trouble. What is to say that someone else is not trying to dump their "Friday Boat"? All In A Days Fun!!!
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 535 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 - 1:11 pm: |
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Dean, I could start looking for you. I got some connections that I would know what you are buying. To me, that is the only way to buy a boat like this: Used. To many of them get bought and not used. But you are right. It is always a decision. Have you checked out the McKee crafts? I don't offshore fish anymore so don't keep up with them but my friends have been talking about their new offshore rigs. I doubt would be much cheaper but I don't know. Right now I Know of an older 25 Wellcraft coastal cuddy with twin Yamaha's (can't remember hp right off) with newly rebuilt water manifolds you could probably pick up for $10K or less. I'm sure there are other's around but don't keep up with it but I know a mechanic who gets called about any boat for sale in area I fish so they can get his opinion. It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Picou
Lunker Username: Picou
Post Number: 1284 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 - 2:11 pm: |
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Just bite the bullet and get a 32' boat w/ dual 454 big blocks and all the amenities. Worst case, you can sell the house and live on your boat... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 267 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 10:27 am: |
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Thanks Mike - Good idea - Can you see that behind my truck? Wade, I was hoping to get 4 strokes. I hear Cape Cod makes a good boat as well? I am also considering where the service center would be for what ever I buy. My Suzuki was only servicable by 1 place locally and it was 10-15 miles away - Travis.. I am going to look at boats.com too and compare. One advantage to the new one at Marine Max is they will take the Ranger as trade giving me $35K for it and resulting in a $2,200 tax savings. ( Then all of my worries are over )haha.... All In A Days Fun!!!
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Bigdog
Minnow Username: Bigdog
Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 2:43 pm: |
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Just DO IT! You know plenty of us with little Bay Boats that will still take ya' www.texasrodbenders.com
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Picou
Lunker Username: Picou
Post Number: 1292 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 4:15 pm: |
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Dean, I talked to a guy yesterday who knew of someone selling a Grady because he just never used it. I am awaiting his info and will let you know when I get it. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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Big_p
Moderator Username: Big_p
Post Number: 444 Registered: 7-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 5:07 pm: |
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There are like 3 Grady White's and 2 Boston Whalers in the for sale yard at Teakwood Marina. |
Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 268 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 11:09 am: |
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I'll take a ride down there today and take a look - Thanks for the notice Big P Mike - Let me know! I might be very interested! Think he might be interested in a Ranger? All In A Days Fun!!!
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 540 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 3:28 pm: |
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Dean, I also think you should hire me as your captain and make Mike the deckhand. After all, he is pretty much nonessential at his job and I work for the state. Would not take much salary to talk us into it! It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 269 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 5:03 pm: |
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Sounds Good! I'll tell ya what - I'll split the profits with yall Sounds like I need to get a bigger boat? We can go for the $15-$1800 charters... Of course - you will have to live near by. All In A Days Fun!!!
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 274 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 10:20 am: |
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Well, went for a final look at the Grady before I signed the dotted line. I was with a friend and he noticed some pretty significant cracks in the gel-coat around the fuel tank fill. The sales guys told us it was because something hit it but we looked for a point of impact and none could be found. Not even a crease or minor scratch. Our conclusion - Stress Cracks... Forget it - I just want something cheap that will get me to the jetties. I give up - maybe I'm not meant to have a boat... All In A Days Fun!!!
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 545 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 10:51 am: |
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You ought to look at the aluminum Gravois. Really nice boats that all the offshore charter fisherman in this area has started running. I don't see where they have a website but here is picture of one. My charter fishing friend has either a 26 or 27' boat and it is real nice also. http://www.customchartersllc.com/the-boat.htm It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 546 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 12:35 pm: |
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Mike, we need to get Dean into bowhunting so he can buy us a place to go hunt!!! Fishing is boring once you get the archery bug and all the neat things you can buy that goes along with it! Absolutely addicting. But I'm sure you have tried Mike! It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 275 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 2:49 pm: |
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I feel guilty killing mamals. My wife has made me soft. Mike can vouch for my wife's position. Nope ---- I can only kill fish! Really though, I do not mind killing things I just don't like making them suffer when the kill is not instant and I have a hard time killing at close range. Comparatively speaking, killing fish is some how different. All In A Days Fun!!!
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 547 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 4:10 pm: |
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You kill things while bowhunting? My wife thinks I just buy stuff as an excuse to go drink on Wes' porch and make fun of Mike! You must have got the killin part from your brother. He is the only one worried about that stuff. Dean, I was just harrassing you. I know the stance. It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Sturm1022
Crappie Username: Sturm1022
Post Number: 378 Registered: 1-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 5:46 pm: |
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i shoot fish with a bow, could ya do that??? you still get to drink plenty of beer! my fat fingers cant spell I'll probably turn into a floating turd and Picou will break the knob off my post counter immediately. ATW 2/10/05
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 276 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 10:41 am: |
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Now I am looking at a 23' or 21' Sea Hunt Triton series. http://seahuntboats.com/05t232.html http://seahuntboats.com/05t212.html What will be the performance difference between 21' and 23'? Anyone heard anything negative about Sea Hunt? All In A Days Fun!!!
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 551 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 12:49 pm: |
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I've seen the smaller versions around here but know nothing about them. 2' would be the difference. More distance you get the better it should ride wave to wave. Dean you may want to check out the hulltruth website. Someone could probably give you better info on there than anywhere else. It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Sturm1022
Crappie Username: Sturm1022
Post Number: 380 Registered: 1-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 1:00 pm: |
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what is hulltruth?? my fat fingers cant spell I'll probably turn into a floating turd and Picou will break the knob off my post counter immediately. ATW 2/10/05
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Bigun
Crappie Username: Bigun
Post Number: 552 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 1:44 pm: |
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http://thehulltruth.com/category-view.asp just another web thread site. Mainly deals with boats and marine engines. A lot of knowledgeable people on there according to a few of my friends. I have looked at it a couple times only. It kinda looks like a SNOOK!
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 277 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 4:53 pm: |
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Funny - I somehow found that site today. I made a little remark about my Ranger and asked about the sea hunt. I also see some pretty good deals on used boats there. I have not had time to look it over thoroughly though. All In A Days Fun!!!
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Sturm1022
Crappie Username: Sturm1022
Post Number: 382 Registered: 1-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 5:45 pm: |
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i get on iboats a lot, it is pretty cool my fat fingers cant spell I'll probably turn into a floating turd and Picou will break the knob off my post counter immediately. ATW 2/10/05
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Charles
Moderator Username: Charles
Post Number: 420 Registered: 7-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 8:20 pm: |
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Dean, If you buy a used boat make sure you have a qualified boat mechanic go over it. It's money well spent and could possibly save you thousands. |
Bigdog
Minnow Username: Bigdog
Post Number: 19 Registered: 3-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 6:03 pm: |
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Ok, Ok, OK... I found the boat for you Dean...
www.texasrodbenders.com
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Bigboy
Minnow Username: Bigboy
Post Number: 100 Registered: 8-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 6:00 pm: |
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Well now THATS A BOAT !!!! DOn't Make No Since On Why They Wanta Put Mercury's On There Though... |
4rodsfishing
Minnow Username: 4rodsfishing
Post Number: 57 Registered: 2-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 12:04 pm: |
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Dean, Check out this website http://www.yachtworld.com/americanyachtsales/ These boats are repos so you may find a good deal,they are located in Dickinson. |
Sturm1022
Crappie Username: Sturm1022
Post Number: 396 Registered: 1-2005
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 5:25 pm: |
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that is a lotta boat my fat fingers cant spell I'll probably turn into a floating turd and Picou will break the knob off my post counter immediately. ATW 2/10/05
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Dean
Bluegill Username: Dean
Post Number: 280 Registered: 4-2004
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 5:57 pm: |
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Thanks for the link! I'll keep an eye on it! All In A Days Fun!!!
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