GNODDY Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 (edited) Well I put a deposit on this bad boy today. I'm pumped it has a live well, storage, bilge its the same size as my old tinny but now I have floors and can also attach a trolling motor alot easier on the bow. I am freakin excited I have a 15 SS which I am hoping will push it enough to get it on plane but we'll see. If not I guess I'll have to look at a 20 HP. Cheers Geoff Edited December 12, 2007 by GNODDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Great stuff Gnoddy !!! A planner mast.. a couple down riggers and you can follow Lloyd around as well ! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNODDY Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Already thinkin the same thing Wayne. The only thing I'd be worried about is that wind once in a while at Picton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Congrats, she looks like a fine ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 :thumbsup_anim: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Very nice - congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 sweeet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Looks like a fish catchin' machine to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hey Gnoddy, Great looking boat!! I have the same vessel, although mine will be celebrating it's 20th birthday next season!! (still can't believe it's been that long..) Although they were called a Springbok back then, they are identical in layout and design. Have put mine through a tonne of abuse over the years, and she still works great. I run a 20HP, and would probably suggest you do the same on yours. As you can see from these photos, I "pimped" out the ride over the years. Built a front casting deck, and made the deck portion behind it (which once held another seat) a storage space. Also converted the side storage space to an additional livewell, as I used to fish tournaments with this back in the day. Added a bow-mount, electronics, bilge...and she was good to go. Other than the lighter shade of blue carpet, all of the rest is the original. (goes to show you that cleaning your boat regularly and always using a cover when not in use really extends the life of your vessel and it's components.) Enjoy the new ride - I still am 20 years later!! Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Very Nice! I had a Springbok once that had a similar layout - very comfy to fish from. Good luck with your new purchase. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Nice ride Bud I think you will be fine on Picton Bay .Just get off the water when the wind picks up. Wow thats one big ass fishfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNODDY Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ya that finder is probably as old as I am. to JustinHoffman I think eventually I am going to run a 20 but for now i've got a 15 johnson in the basement with electric start if she won't get up on plane fast enough I'll try one of those hydrofoils and hopefully that works. It was tough enough for me to convince the wife to let me sell my old tinny in order to buy another one of the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Gnoddy, The 15 should be fine with just one person. Two people and equipment - it might struggle to get down on plane... She's a fine boat, with whatever you run it with.. Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Well done, that looks like a fine ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now