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    New to Kayak Fishing

    Sold my 70 MPH fiberglass after 25 years. This is third year without a boat.
    No longer - I'm now officially a yak man. 2nd outing - 1st fish caught. Learning to Slowww way down.
    But its pretty darn...
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    Trailer or no Trailer

    So I'm new to the world of kayak fishing. Just bought my first (wilderness systems atak 140) kayak. I have an older Tahoe, so it plenty big enough to car top. But should I really get a trailer to...
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    Hey new to kayaking here. What is the issue with...

    Hey new to kayaking here. What is the issue with 2 saw horses? Will it cause warping? Really?
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    Eyra with Optimax 225

    Any reason to shy away from a 2011 or 2012 Eyra with Optimax instead of a ProXS? I see almost everyone goes with ProXS. Will it hurt resale?, are they as dependable?, hole shot ? top end etc........
  5. Thread: 2007 20i

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    2007 20i

    Can you guys help me out? I am thinking about getting a 20i with a 225 HPDI on the back. Is this going to be under powered? What can I expect for top end? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks
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    This is one of those internet scams. No boat, no...

    This is one of those internet scams. No boat, no response other than a few weeks later you get an email saying "Oh, I'm sorry I just checked my spam folder and found your email. Can you please send...
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    Pantera Classic opinions

    2012 Classic compared to a 2003 Champion 193 for rough water ride opinions. 193 seems to be much heavier. Will the Classic ride as well as a Champ193?
    Thanks your input
  8. Thread: 2007 Skeeter

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    2007 Skeeter

    so I'm looking at buying a 2007 zx225 with a Yamaha 225 HPDI (rebuilt last year - has 30 hours on rebuilt motor)
    Any reason to shy away from a rebuilt motor?
  9. Thread: 2008 Cougar

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    2008 Cougar

    So I'm thinking about buying a 2008 Cougar with a 225 Merc Opti and was wondering about drivability. Will there be a learning curve (chin walk) at WOT?
    This would be my first Cat and was curious...
  10. Thread: 2007 200

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    What was the issue with the 200 model? They...

    What was the issue with the 200 model? They changed the hull for hole shot and killed top end speed or something along those lines right? Owners had to have hull modified right? Not bashing the boat....
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    2006 188 Champ

    Can anyone tell me if this model year has the gas tank forward or in the back?
    Thanks in advance. Also kind of top end might I expect with a 200 Etec? Low 60's?
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    G3 w 150 hp 19 footer on the potomac

    Don't want to start anything, just considering a G3 19 footer for running the Potomac. I know its not a 19 foot glass boat but anyone think it will fair pretty well if I take it easy in the rough...
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    Now that is an honest opinion and much...

    Now that is an honest opinion and much appreciated. That is exactly what I was thinking but not quite sure not having ridden in one. Great fishing platform, not so great in the rough stuff. I hate...
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    2011 119c with 200 opti

    So, I'm considering buying this boat and would like to hear some opinions on Top end speed, hole shot, rough water handling.
    I cant seem to find any good info. Seems like its a pretty nice rig. May...
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    2015 G3 Talon 19 with 150

    So, I'm looing into this boat and have been reading about this boat not being a "pad" boat. So how would this affect handling in rough water? Would it be better not being a "pad" designed boat? If...
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    2007 ZX225 opnions

    Thinking about pulling the trigger on one. Opinions? Good or Bad? Equiped with the 225 HPDI.
    Owner says WOT is 65 mph. Seems way low to me.
    Any issues with handling of this hull? Llike porpoising...
  17. 2008 Skeeter ZX190 bass boat with Yamaha Vmax 150

    Looking at a zx190 with a 150 on her.
    Would this bug be under powered? What kind of speed could I expect? Low 60's at best? How bout rough water ride?

    thanks for any and all input
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    Price check on a Strampion

    Looking at a 2011 202 Elite , with 225 opti. What would be a base price for on in great condition, low hours?
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    send me a private message. I know of one that use...

    send me a private message. I know of one that use to mine, sold it to someone, who is looking to sell. I am thinking about buying it back but may reconsider.
    Anyway send me private message
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    ok, the outboard was manufactured in the states....

    ok, the outboard was manufactured in the states. So I can get just get boat, motor, & trailer?
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    Getting back in the game

    So I'm thinking about buying the 202 Elite I sold a little over a year ago back from the guy I sold it to in Canada. I cant figure out if I need to do anything with US Customs. I cant get a hold of...
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    Fishing the River - Again?

    So, I sold my boat and stopped fishing the Lower River because it just wasn't producing like it had for the last 20 + years. I have a chance to buy my boat back again.
    So my question is how was the...
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    Price chk please

    New to Kayak fishing here. I am considering this yak as my first. Looks good to me, just not sure if price is about right. Asking retail price, but throwing in all the extras.
    Also if anyone is...
  24. I believe it really depends on how the original...

    I believe it really depends on how the original install was done. One way is to screw & epoxy (permanent install). The second method is to screw & use caulk instead of epoxy. Caulk is to keep...
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    Z8 with 200 Merc

    Is a Z8 somewhat underpowered with a Merc 200 Opti? What kind of top end could I expect?

    Thanks for any information.
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