John Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Congrat's Lew that's a great looking boat........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 hey Lew congrats. I dunno what you where thinking about posting your new boat on this forum but if you read the fine print on becoming a member of OFC. It states that anyone who starts a thread of the new boat they bought, the member must take everyone that post in the thread out fishing in your new boat. Well enjoy it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschirk Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Awsome ride Lew! Your are going to love the ride of a glass boat on those rougher days. The longer length will make for a nice ride too. Cheers Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Really nice Lew You're going to have many many hours of happiness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Very nice Lew, good for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Nice boat. Did you get a kicker for it? The downeasters are great rod holders but they will roll when mounted on the rails, you just can't get them tight enough. If they do let me know because I've got a fix for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks again for all the positive feedback folks, it means alot to hear that cause there's nothing worse than writing a large cheque & then having everybody tell you that you just bought yourself a piece of crappola I've used either Merc's or Johnsons my entire life and have owned alot of them over the years and never had a problem with any of them, but this is my 1st venture into a Japanese motor but I've got several friends who run them and they all say how great they are, so that's a good thing too. That is a sweet boat indeed!! Exactly what I have been looking for. If you don't mind me asking, what made you choose the skeeter over the lund fg tyee or the stratos 386 or the champion etc? In other words, what does this boat offer that would make you pony up the $$ over the others. I absolutely love it. It's hard to narrow down as to exactly why I bought this particular outfit over the other ones Cudz, but it just seemed to "fit & feel" right and I knew it was the one for me. I looked at, and compared alot of similar boats in the last couple months, both physically and on-line and this one had it all together just the way I wanted it. Not saying it's better or worse than any of others on the market, but for my wants & needs this just seemed to be the one, plus Skeeter & Yamaha both have excellent reputations. It'll probably also be the last boat I buy so I wanted something that's gonna last a few years and hopefully this'll do the trick. And no Gerry, I didn't get a kicker as I don't troll slow anyways, but can always buy one later if I decide I need one. As for the DownEasters on the grab rails, I just assumed they'd lock on tight enough with the proper mount but I've never tried that particular set-up before, so I spose I'll just have to try it and see how it works. I don't like the idea of drilling any holes in the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Congrats to you Lew what a beautiful boat I guess you will now have a roof and be much warmer and dryer when the weather gets ugly. Now bigger boat =Bigger fish right MTP Edited February 17, 2009 by Mike the Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Way ta go Lew !! My boats got smaller as I got older Sounds like the story of my life... You're talking about Lew's new boat Sweet lookin' ride Lew...Congrats !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Lew, I would imagine that if the holders slip a little on the rails, the best fix for that would be a 'cut to size' thin piece of rubber (inner tube) around the rail under the clamp. It would also serve as protection against marring those new rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Lew I had a friend look at the exact same boat and color at the show and I was pretty impressed with the boat there was nothing missing and at the price it was a serious deal...Im guessing you picked up the one from the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 gosh I don't log on for a couple of days and you go and buy a boat ! Nice looking rig. will keep an eye out for you this summer. TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I call shotgun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Good for you Lew.. you deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 That a boy Bud Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I call shotgun!! That's perfect Pete... you put the first scratch in the side of her with a believer and then I'll go the next trip when Lew's cooled off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yer right Wayne, the 1st guy that dings it will be having a long swim back to the dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Lew, I'd recommend picking up a keel guard for the front of the boat, I'm not sure if BPS stocks them , if you want one you might have to order from the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Nice rig Lew! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefisherman Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Simply beautifull Lew. Congratulations and hope to see you on the Great Lakes with it this coming season ;-) Cheers, Ice Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Very nice ride for sure Lew I guess you got sick of riding in others covered boats in the late fall and had to make the jump right Pete. As for them rail mounts the guys here use them all the time and they work great ask george he will let ya know what you need he has set up many boats with them I also like them for another reason you can twist them down for down rods or up out of the water and make the bait run higher with out taking in line I would have put them on my boat but the rails were just not a option. I cant wait to see her this year congratz on the new girl so does Pete or Sherry get the first ride for musky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdreamer Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 awesome looking boat lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Congrats on the new boat. A friend of mine bought a skeeter bass boat 5 yrs ago. He's been very happy with it, and man that thing can fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Nice ride Lew! Does this mean you have to start your Muskie count all over again? Sharp looking and well built, how can you go wrong with that? Perhaps the missus will get out with you more often too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Nice boat Lew!! have you picked a name for her yet? Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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