[New Jersey Members]

Late to the game here guys, but I am in OCNJ, inshore to the canyons, LBI to Cape May.

[Somebody's not going to be happy]

Ouch! A little overloaded?

[Captains Challenge #2]

Commercial Fishing Vessel is the stand on vessel.

[teasers]

I run mine in the closest clean water and usually have a swimming mullet right behind them when billfising

[Seat covers]

It should last more than 2 1/2 years, thats for sure.

[Are marine electronics obsolete?]

Havent hooked up a radar antenna or a transducer to my phone yet....lol. IMHO, put down the electronics and learn paper and pencil navigation.

[Hydra-Sports Warranty Service]

Yes, mine is a 2006. I have heard the same as well. Fin, I was worried about the bankruptcy issue and was not hopeful for a resolution this year. Yesterday though, I received a call from Jason Bragg in Tennessee, letting me know that all the parts were instock and that they have been shipped to omy dealer. What a pleasant surprise.

[Opinions on a 95 Luhrs 32 Open]

Fished one a few times. Lots of squeaks and rattles. Pounds a good bit, quite wet.

[I'm curious--How Many Have an EPIRB?]

Yep, have one, keep it in the ditch bag we take on offshore trips.

[Raymarine c120]

I have 2 C120's, radar, GPS and DSM300, along with Sirius Weather. Love the system. Easy to use, very intuitive and friendly, reliable and accurate.

[Hydra-Sports Warranty Service]

All of the vinyl on my boat (coaming pads, helm bolsters, etc.) have discolored and pretty muich fallen apart. In November, they were approved for replacement under warranty. They still not have shipped the complete set of hardware to the dealer. First it was the move to Tennessee, now, I am not sure what it is. Getting frustrated here!

[problem with DSM30]

Interesting. I have twin C120's and a DSM300 as well. I can run at 36kts and never lose the bottom, nor have I seen that effect on the screen. Maybe something to do with the thru hull? mine is transom mounted.

[My new demo boat]

What tourney's are you fishing in OCMD?

[What was your first boat?]

1988 1903 Bayliner CC with a Force 115. Now in a 33 hydrasport cc.

[Costa Del Mar?]

Old school or not, Ocean Waves for me here too! I have three pairs, and my primaries are over 5 years old and like new. Wear them everyday, summer and winter.

[What did you do Saturday? Caution]

Oh Man....You guys are catching all the big fish before us Jersey guys can have a shot at em! Lol. Great trip..catch'em up!

[First Offshore Trip as Captain]

Congrats cap'n. You are doing it right. Take your time, make sure you have the right equipment and dont go beyond your comfort level. Each time you will learn and each time you will build some more confidence. Tight lines.

[Bean bags]

Agree with all the above. E-searider. We have two of them and they are awesome. Just be advised that if it is your boat and you are running it, you will be alone. I find my crew out cold on the ride out and home in those bamn things, lol!