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Posted: 8/6/2007 7:29:44 AM EDT
Welcome to the new Forum to all of those who walk a little salty, or at least don't get seasick . I don't imagine we will get too many serious arguments here, but if you Bayliner v Searay guys could keep it too a dull roar it would be much appreciated. I have asked that this forum include all manner of boating and watercraft issues so as not to leave anyone out, Sailors will be welcome. Lest we forget that with current fuel costs, it may well come about that their craft will again become a viable alternative for some and besides, its just about having fun and being out on the water. Enjoy the forum and I hope we all enjoy our time on the water.
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Posted: 8/6/2007 9:34:57 PM EDT
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Hmmmmm, Bayliner vs. Searay.
Is this the new epic ARFcom debate? I vote Outer Limits 
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Posted: 8/16/2007 11:53:22 AM EDT
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Boston Whaler (and a few others) vs boats that sink.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 9/19/2007 9:07:45 PM EDT
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I've got me a 16' Grumman fishing boat from the 80's...works awesome. been to canada with it several times. carried it 3 miles across land into a secluded lake...that was good fishing.
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Posted: 10/5/2007 8:43:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: redfisher]
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My inshore flats boat - Hewes Redfisher
19' 6" with Yamaha 175hp VMax  It has taken me to some beautiful places.  Bagged a few nice ones along the way.......  and only let me down once, IIRC............... and that was a trailer hub meltdown   232
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Posted: 11/27/2007 10:58:50 PM EDT
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Hey anybody need a Mercury outboard service manual circa mid 70's I just found in my stuff?
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IL, USA
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Posted: 12/27/2007 11:30:36 PM EDT
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 Lund 1900 Pro V 150 Johnson motori've cauhgt a many fish in that boat
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Posted: 12/28/2007 9:50:04 PM EDT
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2007 Mitzi Skiff............I love it!!!!
 
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OR, USA
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Posted: 12/29/2007 10:26:41 PM EDT
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Boating???? Someone say boating??
Out here in the great PNW we build our boats out of Aluminum! No tupperware for us! Some of our boats go slow  Some of them go FAST!     Ive played around in all 4 of the boats above I play Navigator in the yellow boat during races sometimes. In 08 I will do the Navigator duties during 2 days of the world championship jet boat marathon. |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 2/5/2008 3:04:21 AM EDT
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My 14" Smoker Craft, with a 15hp Johnson, I loves it!
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Posted: 2/5/2008 3:23:25 AM EDT
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This a good place for me to ask this question:
Several years ago there was a company that made an outboard motor that was backwards (the prop was in the front of the motor as opposed to being in the back of the motor). Who made / makes this motor? |
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Posted: 2/6/2008 8:04:50 PM EDT
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That was the top secret Polish Navy Assult Motor.
Seriously, I am curious also. Never heard of one. I have seen small outboards that could be rotated 180 deg. for reverse though like a Seagull. |
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Posted: 2/6/2008 8:43:19 PM EDT
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LoL. That's funny. I know I watched on one of the fishing shows a few years ago. I'm guessing the idea didn't fly so it was shit canned. Justcan't seem to find any info about online to show my buddy. |
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Posted: 2/7/2008 2:57:23 AM EDT
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Well it appears that Volvo makes a motor like that.
VOLVO  Still not what I was looking for. I know there was a company that made an outboard like this. Anyone? |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 5/23/2011 11:43:44 AM EDT
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never heard of an outboard with a forward facing prop. drives like this have been around and in use on the industrial marine side for years, they're called azimuth drives, Z drives, azipods, etc. they provide amazing maneuverability, mostly you see them on tugboats and OSV's (off shore supply vessels) which require exact maneuverability. they've also become common place on cruise ships, only recently they've become available to the recreational boating market.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 1/23/2014 11:00:11 PM EDT
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I put together a 1974 16'7" Boston Whaler with a 1996 Evinrude 90hp, a few years back. Right now it's kind of like a rat rod for the water, a $6,000 boat that looks like a $2,000 boat. It's a great boat for running the Mississippi and St Croix rivers, and bringing the dogs out camping. I will have to post some pics later.
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Posted: 7/6/2023 4:04:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bubbatheredneck: Boston Whaler (and a few others) vs boats that sink. My last boat capsized. It didn't quite sink but it may as well have. My next boat is damn sure going to be a Whaler. |
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