Rich Clemens Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Well, we traded in the old Targa V17 and upgraded a bit to the Pro Guide V175. Finally got rid of the old 2-stroke and went for a 90HP/4-Stoke Merc EFI. Just a few inches longer than our previous one, but have a little more beam at 101". Just barely fits into the garage - have about 4 inches of hight clearance ... must have measured pretty good. Upgraded the LCX-28C with one of the new HDS 7 units. (Really wish I would have went with the HDS-8 now). Just pulled her out today to get all the gear installed and storage places filled up. Hopefully they'll get the boat launches cleaned up from winter this month, so I can put her in the water. Lots of stuff to learn with this HDS unit it appears. Looking forward to some water time in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Very nice Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McCutcheon Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Well, we traded in the old Targa V17 and upgraded a bit to the Pro Guide V175. Finally got rid of the old 2-stroke and went for a 90HP/4-Stoke Merc EFI. Just a few inches longer than our previous one, but have a little more beam at 101". Just barely fits into the garage - have about 4 inches of hight clearance ... must have measured pretty good. Upgraded the LCX-28C with one of the new HDS 7 units. (Really wish I would have went with the HDS-8 now). Just pulled her out today to get all the gear installed and storage places filled up. Hopefully they'll get the boat launches cleaned up from winter this month, so I can put her in the water. Lots of stuff to learn with this HDS unit it appears. Looking forward to some water time in the near future. I just heard a Wolsley Bay Muskie say "Holy CRAP" Boys we're in trouble now" Nice rig Rich. I am sure you will enjoy that. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Good stuff Rich...congrats to you two. A very nice boat for sure. Now, I need to know... where the heck are the doggie seats? I also need a pic of the first fish to be invited aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thanks for posting the pictures Rich, I've been waiting to see them. With the blue F150 and now the Tracker with the blue stripes, your gonna look purty snazzy going down the hiway. Best of luck with it my friend !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nice rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nice boat. dont forget to put your license numbers on the boat before it hits the water...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nice ride Rich. Now go find some fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Awesome Rich Congratulations on the new ride Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Sweet ride bud,can't wait for a ride in it.Actually cant wait for a ride in it with that scruffy mutt of yours. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Nice boat. dont forget to put your license numbers on the boat before it hits the water...... Right. I have a temp sticker to use until the real registration and numbers come from the state. I'm holding off putting on the temp sticker to see which comes first. Me getting on the water or the state coming through. Bets ??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Sweet ride bud,can't wait for a ride in it.Actually cant wait for a ride in it with that scruffy mutt of yours. Joe Not too long now ... just 2 1/2 loooooong months. We'll have to see if I can keep that klutz on the dock this year - or if she'll have to be hauled out again. Patsy taught Emma (Lab) to jump off the dock last year. Of course Kia (Airedale) thought that was really neat and she did the same thing. Eyes as big as dinner plates when she hit the water. That was good for a few laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie_james_c Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 That is one slick boat dude . May many slimy creatures bless it's floor and gunnels worms, minnows, walleye, bass, pike and so forth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Not too long now ... just 2 1/2 loooooong months. We'll have to see if I can keep that klutz on the dock this year - or if she'll have to be hauled out again. Patsy taught Emma (Lab) to jump off the dock last year. Of course Kia (Airedale) thought that was really neat and she did the same thing. Eyes as big as dinner plates when she hit the water. That was good for a few laughs. In the NAVY the airplane side of the service are called Airdale's.Labs swim...Airdales fly...Duhhhhh. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Sweet looking ride you got there Rich. I'm sure you, Patsy and the dogs are going to have lots of fun with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Really nice ride Rich!!! I've been eyeing the Pro Guide V175 for the past couple of weeks...looks like a nice solid boat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 congratulations on your new boat, looks fantastic (and very stable I might add!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Nice Boat, I hope it brings years of enjoying for you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 "lucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Just a few inches longer than our previous one, but have a little more beam at 101". You might want to pick up one of these for trailering... Very nice boat indeed! Congrat's to you, Patsy and the 'kids'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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