Boat show blues? Not here!

[willy]

Congrats brotheron the fishing firsts, and for the record that is a darn fine boat you have, I know. And also for the record you would not have touched that boat trailer motor combo up here for anywhere near that price . So sit back fish , enjoy and smile because you are on easy st. Lord Franco ;)

[phester]

Originally Posted by Franco

Thanks Phester, If I could have found a V20 CC with a seadrive or bracket, I would have jumped all over it, but I would have missed out on some skinny water fishing - got my first snook and my first pompano today. Had to drag 'em out of the mangroves on 6lb test line!

that's excellent Franco, unfortunately I did not fish today and probably won't for a month or so. I did, however, enjoy a different kind of thrill today, and that was sleigh ridding w/ my five year old son....daddy is still a bit of a madman on the slopes.[honestly I wish we were both on the boat instead]

[reelapeelin]

Willy, you're ZACKLY RITE 'bout those Robalos...fit fit/finish/overall quality and layout, I'd put them up against ANYBODY...heavy boats; they're not afraid to LAY IT UP!!...buddy of mine had a 21' cabin w/a 200 Black Max(you'd have loved it BS)...we spent LOTS of time chasin' stripers on Lake Hartwell in that boat and I's always impressed w/that boat...SOLID!! RIDES like a DREAM!!... ;D 8) ;D 8)...

And Franco, CONGRATS on the fishin'...sounds like you got that Mangrove thing figured out ;)...How'd that Snookie TASTE?...YUMM.... 8)...whad they hit??...you usin' bait or lures??...

[willy]

Yea Rap I always knew they made a great boat but when they are layed out in a big open show to look at it was quite remarkable the visible difference between boats. You see it and feel it the second you walk aboard. If I was looking for a 25 footer new and had the money to play like that it would have been that boat. Closest we saw there construction wise was the Regulators which were real nice but a lot more money. And the SteigerCrafts were built like a floating brick Sh!thouse, their 23 footer was fabulous

Franco, thanks for the invite here. * You just wait until we hook up and Buddy Boat, you are gonna start postin' some nice fishing pics. *Here is my nephew's first dolphin off the "Pescado Loco" * <~~ Fish Crazy in spanish.




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And my other nephews big King.




Pipe Dream, I enjoy walking the boat shows also, but until this Lotto thing works out, I will be happy with what I have. *No boat payments, no truck payments, no car payments, No kids and no required alimony payments to the EX wife. *LOL

[Franco]

Hey Oz, I wish I could tell ya. It was a little small in size to keep, but it had a lotta fight in him. Got him on 6lb test. By tje time you find your way down from South Carolina, I'll have a few more good spots in the bag.

Hey Tim, I'm ready every weekend weather permitting, I look forward to hooking up for some buddy boat fishing!

[TheTinMan]

Hey Franco, how does the 196 Marathon compare to the V20 in the snotty stuff? Thanks

[Franco]

It's a bunch lighter so it rides over it instead of knocking it down and blasting thru it. But it is a soft ride, though a little wet if the wind is quatering the bow. About what I expected going from a cuddy (with full enclosure) to a center console. Jumps up on plane quickly, fast too. I had her to 54mph on the gps with 2 guys and 50 gallons of fuel on board. I have a lot more fishing space without th I/O engine box in the way. It drifts as nice as the V20 did, trolls fine. Same amount of rocking when anchored and a boat passes. Each boat has it's strong and weak points. I really loved my V20, but I also love my McKee. It is a lot more versitile, no wood, full flotation and more toys from the factory.