[Los Cabos - Rated "R"]

"It's just my opinion I could be wrong."

Well from the number of replies and support you've received since you posted this 6 weeks ago, it looks like you are.

[BOEMARINEBRIAN]

Damn, I leave from here for about a year or however long it's been and everyone is still bashing Joe. Good lord!

Well I've been away for awhile too, and from what I have read today it seems like there are a lot of childish-like Florida Sportsman posters on here.

[Invincible 42 Video]

I fished on a 42 with triple Merc's a couple of times. It really spoils you!

[Contender 39ST Sea Trial - Video]

Nice, although it was pretty calm during the run.

[32 St contender twin yamaha f250 10 hrs]

Still for sale?

[We have a new Invincible owner on the board!]

DJWILLIAMS, on 25 March 2010 - 10:00 PM, said:I think that the "370s" are just because the Mercury Racing 350 Verado is underrated. Factory spec, I believe that they actually put out closer to 370hp than 350. Maybe someone with personal experience will chime in...

Someone with no personal experience "chiming in" here, just to clarify something.

If you know what you are talking about, post a link to a Mercury site verifying what you have said. Otherwise, I "believe" you do not know what you are talking about

FYI, posting rumors is of no help to anyone.

[Demo Boat Rides]

In reference to the recent spat on THT between MOD 4 and Renegade69 that resulted in Renegade69's being banned - whether those of us who witnessed that situation agree with MOD 4 or Renegade69, that discussion does not need to be carried over to this site, and I would hope that Wiley realizes this and deletes this thread.

[3 Killed in Memorial Day Boat Accident]

RIP

[2003 Grady White Bimini 306 Model - SOLD]

This 2003 Grady White 306 Bimini is like new and loaded with options, with only 170 hours on the port engine and 15 hours on the starboard engine (starboard engine was stolen 6 months ago and replaced with a new/2009 engine with 4 years of warranty remaining). This boat is in immaculate condition, and you will look a long time to find another 306 with as many options and low hours as this one (and as you will see in the price, I am motivated to sell). Lift kept, so there is no bottom paint and no trailer.

Specifications:

length: 30 ft 6 in

LOA: 32 ft 7 in (w/bow pulpit)

Beam: 9 ft 6 in

Weight: 6,500 lbs (w/o engines & gear)

Draft: 20 in

Twin 225 hp Yamaha counter-rotating four strokes

Cruising Speed: 28 kts Max Speed: 38 kts

Fuel: 306 gal

Water: 32 gal

Factory & Other Options:

Convenience dockside electric package (includes battery charger, dockside power w/galvanic isolator, and extra 3rd/house battery; electric marine head w/electric flush & 10-gallon holding tank; power assisted hydraulic steering; AM/FM/CD stereo with 4 speakers; T-top (fiberglass) w/radio box, radar flat, dome light, storage nets, fore/ aft spreader lights, and PFD storage compartment; anti-lightning strike antenna; Isenglass front & side rain curtains;front casting platform cushions; electric windless w/pulpit and wrap around bow rail; fold-away aft bench seat w/cushion; 4 fenders.

Electronics:

Furuno NavNet 1833 10.4 display with 4kw radar with Furuno heading sensor needed for radar plotter tracking; Furuno NavNet 1900 10.4 display with WAAS GPS and C-Map Florida and the Bahamas charts; Furuno 600/1kw fish finder with flush mounted 50/200Khz transducer; Simrad AP22 autopilot; Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF with 8 ft Shakespeare 6db Galaxy antenna; anti-lightning strike device; top mounted ACR remote spotlight; ACR 406 Cat II (manually deployable) EPIRB (battery needs to be replaced) and ACR RapidDitch emergency bag. All electronics are interfaced.

Miscellaneous:

Six (6) Cat 1 PFD's/lifejackets; (2) Automatic bilge pumps (2,600 gph); Basic foam flotation; Bow rail - 316 stainless steel; Cockpit toe rails; Companion grab rail; Nonskid fiberglass liner; Self-bailing cockpit; Stainless steel through hull fittings; 12v accessory outlet; Cockpit bolsters; Cockpit freshwater shower; Cockpit lighting under gunwales; Compass; 316 S/S deck hardware; Drink holders; Factory engine pre-rigging; 41 gal aft livewell w/1100 gph pump; Helm and companion foot rests; Hydraulic trim tabs; Integrated outboard mounting system w/ swim platform and ladder; International lighting; 352 qt & two 64 qt fish box's; (4) s/s gunnel rod holders; High density PVC rub rail w/ss insert; Hydraulic steering; 316 grade stainless steel steering wheel; 316 stainless steel stern eyes; Pop up electronics panel; Forward anchor locker; Transom door; Saltwater wash down w/ hose; Freshwater wash down; Plexiglas windshield; Deluxe leaning post with footrest, backrest, tackle trays, lockable storage, 6 rod holders, and a bait rigging station; and lots of storage compartments.

$67,900.00. Boat is located in Venice, FL. Call 941-928-5590 for information.

Pictures coming soon.

[16 ft Egret - SOLD]

OK, it's Chinese auction time.

Price reduced to $25,000.00

[16 ft Egret - SOLD]

P.S. I hope you don't mind but I put a link to your for sale on my site...Cheers

Thanks for the link Jan.

Price reduced to $26,500.00

[Sea Chest]

A long time Contender owner told me that Contender is considering making their Sea Chest standard. Anyone else hear this?

[Fueal Water Separator]

Racor is the standard by which all other fuel filter/water separator are judged, so my recommendation is to stick with Racor. FYI, with your limited space, Racor makes a small version of their standard outboard model - it's about half the size of the ones you generally see (<- the ones with a blue drain bowl on the bottom) and has plenty of fuel flow capacity for a 70hp two-stroke.

[SUBMARINE]

Nice... that's a big boy.

Actually that is one of the smaller attack subs. The missile subs are almost twice that long - and much wider.

[16 ft Egret - SOLD]

1997 16'7 Carbon Kevlar Egret in great condition (garage kept)

2002 Yamaha 100hp four stroke with low hours/ss prop

The Carbon/Kevlar option was $4,500 extra

Pale yellow hull sides

Boat Master trailer with mag wheels and spare

Enormous storage compartments

35 qt Frigid Rigid cooler/cushion in front of console acts as add'l seat

Under gunnel rod storage for 14 rods (7 per side), plus 6 on the console

Birdsall forward casting platform (detachable)

24v Minn Kota 65 lb thrust cordless remote trolling motor on quick release bracket - (no trolling motor batteries)

Folding platform step to get up onto poling platform

Helm seat cushion w/ removeable backrest

Shakespeare VHF radio with detachable antenna

Lowrance LC-X15mt combo GPS map and depth recorder

Three batteries - one starting, two for trolling motor

Triple battery Dual-Pro battery charger mounted in battery compartment

Hugh (30 gal) livewell

Racor fuel filter/water separator

41 gallon fuel

$30,000. 941-488-1522 or 941-928-5590 Located in SW Florida.

Oct. 20 - Price reduced to $26,500.00

Nov 18 - Price reduced again - now $25,000.00 <img src="http://reelboating.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

[Wiley]

what is this "work" thing that you guys are talking about? Big Al

Work is for people who do not know how to fish.

I'm sure you have never heard that before.

[Has not sold a boat in six months]

And now we have a virus on this site; welcome hook snook, blacktooth, dirty dog etc etc etc etc---your gibberish is unmistakable

OK ole' wise one, inquiring minds want to know who they were in their former life?

[The Sand Bar Sneak Peek!]

I'm in...

Me too.

[How Much Rejex]

I had a bottle and it was real thick - almost a paste, although it was in a bottle, and it was somewhat difficult to apply. Is it still a very thick substance, and do you consider it difficult to apply?

[Fun Stuff Coming Next Week!]

Is it next week yet?

Are we there yet?

Why aren't we there yet?

Is it next week yet?

Are we there yet?

Why, why, why?

Sounds like you are suffering from "lack-a-boat-hunting-syndrome".

Solution = "get-back-on-da-road-hunting-a-boat"

[Nmfs Calling On The Phone?]

They called me last year with tuna catch questions....figured because I have a rec. tuna permit.

Yes, they called me too.

[Question For The Cpas In Tha Housa!]

Here is another site that should help:

http://www.cpa-exam.org/cpa/iqex/int_appl.html

[Radar]

I just upgraded to a 4K array and hope that will let me spot birds so interested in howto set up radar also. Cspikr; you could start us off!!

With a 4kw radar you can visibly see the same birds your radar can see - unless you are looking at night, or it's foggy. To do what you want to do, which is find birds beyond what you can visibly see, you need a minimum of 6kw - 8 or 12kw is better.

[Fun Stuff Coming Next Week!]

Good deal.

[Used Outboards]

Is there much of a used market for used outboards? Where would be the best place to look for used 250 opti-max or e-tec? What would you expect to pay?

A lot will depend on the year. If it is 2-4 years old, I've seen them going for about 60 - 70% of their original cost. 5-10 year old engines, 50% down to as low as 25% of their original cost. In some markets two strokes are easy for a seller to sell, and in others, you can't give them away. You will be wise to run either brand for a reasonable period of time prior to purchase, or if the engine is not still on its original transom, a prudent buyer will have a qualified mechanic do a compression test, plus check out the lower unit.