New toy!

TheGunClinger · 10-27-2012, 08:41 AM

Got this boat yesterday. I still have to install trolling motor and a Bimini top. It's waaay too windy here to give her a trial run due to Hurricane Sally out in the Atlantic. No shooting next weekend for me!

Double D · 10-27-2012, 08:45 AM

TheGunClinger · 10-27-2012, 08:58 AM

Thats what I said when my wife told me that she wanted that one. I was looking at a Grizzly jon boat.

garydude · 10-27-2012, 09:40 AM

Oh my Clinger! She's a beauty.

How far offshore would you be able to get with your new boat? I have a friend in Houston that takes his Mako 30+ miles to fish some oil rigs, but only after carefully reviewing the weather info.

JUNKKING · 10-27-2012, 09:49 AM

Very nice boat!! I would be a proud owner of that too. Have fun and be safe!

hstout1143 · 10-27-2012, 10:20 AM

WOW! Beautiful boat Clinger.

wv hillbilly · 10-27-2012, 11:07 AM

just in time for FRANKENSTORM

Shooter45 · 10-27-2012, 11:21 AM

Nice !!

Marlin T · 10-27-2012, 12:02 PM

I bet that is going to get put to good use.
Sweet

TheGunClinger · 10-27-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by garydude

Oh my Clinger! She's a beauty.

How far offshore would you be able to get with your new boat? I have a friend in Houston that takes his Mako 30+ miles to fish some oil rigs, but only after carefully reviewing the weather info.

This boat isnt for offshore, although if the weather is looking good I could go 20-30 miles or so. Its mainly for inshore, grass flats, back bay stuff.

76Highboy · 10-27-2012, 08:17 PM

Nice !! Real nice!!

B27 · 10-27-2012, 08:36 PM

TGC-
Now THAT is a nice toy!

Just too cool!

68c15 · 10-28-2012, 06:18 AM

is that a 150 on there? sure would get your butt to the blind in a hurry. LOL

I am working the wife into an Alumacraft Competitor 175 with a 115 Yamaha 4stroke. it has 2 BIG livewells and a port side cooler. plus it tops out at 52mph.

it beats the crap out of my current boat.

B27 · 10-28-2012, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68c15

.....it beats the crap out of my current boat.

My current boat runs on D batteries.

ANY boat at all is cooler than mine.

TheGunClinger · 10-28-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68c15

is that a 150 on there? sure would get your butt to the blind in a hurry. LOL

I am working the wife into an Alumacraft Competitor 175 with a 115 Yamaha 4stroke. it has 2 BIG livewells and a port side cooler. plus it tops out at 52mph.

it beats the crap out of my current boat.

Its a 115 Optimax. Thats what the boat is rated for so it will get me there. How fast I dont know yet. Still waiting for the wind to lay down.
Good luck with getting your boat. That thing shoud zip with the 115. How heavy? Mine is about 1700-1800 lbs. Cant wait to launch!
Edit: Installed the Minn-Kota trolling motor and the Bimini top yesterday.

Dennis C · 10-28-2012, 09:21 AM

nice boat! I am jealous

Appliancedude · 10-28-2012, 09:54 AM

Sweet!

time2shoot · 10-28-2012, 11:50 AM

Did you just say come on down and lets go fishing?

Realy though, very nice.

rimmer1 · 10-28-2012, 01:07 PM

Nice boat! I think you need a bigger motor.

Just kidding. you will have a lot of fun. I had a nice boat once, but I sold it. I had to use it during the week. On weekends, it took about 3 hrs. to launch and 3 hrs. to trailer. Man, what crowds on the weekend.
I hope you have a good place nearby to fish and not too crowded.
oscar

BETH · 10-28-2012, 01:20 PM

sweet

Woodnut · 10-28-2012, 01:24 PM

Clinger, I am so jealous.

clamman · 10-29-2012, 02:41 PM

You know what "boat" stands for? Break- Out- Another- Thousand. You'll get used to it.

Instructor Gadget · 10-30-2012, 03:23 PM

Been looking at that same model for a few weeks now. Nice score! Hello from around the corner!

10-27-2012, 08:41 AM	#1
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	New toy! Got this boat yesterday. I still have to install trolling motor and a Bimini top. It's waaay too windy here to give her a trial run due to Hurricane Sally out in the Atlantic. No shooting next weekend for me! Attached Images __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year. -->

10-27-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,054	Re: New toy! Wow! __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

10-27-2012, 08:58 AM	#3
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	Re: New toy! Thats what I said when my wife told me that she wanted that one. I was looking at a Grizzly jon boat. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

10-27-2012, 09:40 AM	#4
garydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Desert Southwest Proper Contributor Posts: 741	Re: New toy! Oh my Clinger! She's a beauty. How far offshore would you be able to get with your new boat? I have a friend in Houston that takes his Mako 30+ miles to fish some oil rigs, but only after carefully reviewing the weather info.

10-27-2012, 09:49 AM	#5
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10-27-2012, 11:07 AM	#7
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10-28-2012, 06:18 AM	#13
68c15 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,047	Re: New toy! is that a 150 on there? sure would get your butt to the blind in a hurry. LOL I am working the wife into an Alumacraft Competitor 175 with a 115 Yamaha 4stroke. it has 2 BIG livewells and a port side cooler. plus it tops out at 52mph. it beats the crap out of my current boat. Attached Images __________________ I'll go defenseless when our leaders do the same

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10-28-2012, 01:07 PM	#19
rimmer1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 151	Re: New toy! Nice boat! I think you need a bigger motor. Just kidding. you will have a lot of fun. I had a nice boat once, but I sold it. I had to use it during the week. On weekends, it took about 3 hrs. to launch and 3 hrs. to trailer. Man, what crowds on the weekend. I hope you have a good place nearby to fish and not too crowded. oscar

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10-30-2012, 03:23 PM	#23
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