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11-30-2016, 12:29 PM
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Let's see your boats for 2017
Alright guys, so it's that time of the year again to work on the boats over the winter and drool at the new stuff at the boat shows. What's everyone got planned for 2017?
Mine is tucked away in the shop for now, winter plans:
New Trophy Plus Prop
Lift the motor 2" off the transom
New Motorguide Xi5
Lowrance Elite 7ti or HDS9 depending on budget.
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11-30-2016, 12:30 PM
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If I can sell mine for the price I want I will be getting a 1775 extreme duty jet boat!
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11-30-2016, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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I have been taking part in an online kayak fishing tournament this year and I should win the top prize which is one of these mirage drive inflatable kayak/SUP combinations. I can't wait to try it out and am hoping it will be good for flying to destinations such as visiting family in Florida and tournaments in eastern Canada/US.
http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-i11s/
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11-30-2016, 01:14 PM
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Location: Edmonton
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Hopefully I'll get mine out on the water a little more than I did this year. Barely 12 hours added to the hour meter this year. 
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12-01-2016, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Originally Posted by RavYak
I have been taking part in an online kayak fishing tournament this year and I should win the top prize which is one of these mirage drive inflatable kayak/SUP combinations. I can't wait to try it out and am hoping it will be good for flying to destinations such as visiting family in Florida and tournaments in eastern Canada/US.
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Very interesting inflatable kayak. I watched some youtube video, looks like it is very stable on the water. How much would it be?
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12-01-2016, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: West Edmonton
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Originally Posted by coyotezh
Very interesting inflatable kayak. I watched some youtube video, looks like it is very stable on the water. How much would it be?
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Yes being a SUP style design it will be very stable. I have seen guys stand right up at the front and walk around on them in videos/reviews.
As with all Hobie mirage drive boats it is pretty pricey. Austin kayak sells them for $2150 USD so to buy one up here I am guessing it would probably be $2800-3000 CAD.
It is a neat design and I hope it works out good. Heavy as far as inflatable goes so it won't be much help for remote lakes(although easier to cart around then a full size kayak I guess) but for people that don't have garage space etc it would be a good boat.
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12-02-2016, 09:21 AM
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The last upgrade for the boat will be enclosure sides for the bimini.
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12-02-2016, 11:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RavYak
Yes being a SUP style design it will be very stable. I have seen guys stand right up at the front and walk around on them in videos/reviews.
It is a neat design and I hope it works out good. Heavy as far as inflatable goes so it won't be much help for remote lakes(although easier to cart around then a full size kayak I guess) but for people that don't have garage space etc it would be a good boat.
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How well does it track in the wind?
Just looking at it appears it could be very frustrating in the wind. Kind of like flat bottomed zodiacs.
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11-30-2016, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sherwood Park, Ab
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My 2016 Alumacraft Competitor 175 Sport LE
Bought it late summer and only got out in it once.
Plans for the spring are :
Minn Kota Ulterra 80 with link
Helix 10 si di g2n on the console
helix 9 g2n on the bow
scotty 2106b down riggers (already bought)
and a whole bunch of other smaller stuff im sure!
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11-30-2016, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Originally Posted by Vigsy
My 2016 Alumacraft Competitor 175 Sport LE
Bought it late summer and only got out in it once.
Plans for the spring are :
Minn Kota Ulterra 80 with link
Helix 10 si di g2n on the console
helix 9 g2n on the bow
scotty 2106b down riggers (already bought)
and a whole bunch of other smaller stuff im sure!
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Nice boat! How do you like the etec? 135hp?
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11-30-2016, 04:50 PM
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Nice boat! How do you like the etec? 135hp?
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out of the one time ive used it ive loved it. so quiet yet jumps onto plane. and the winterizing process was awesome. its a 115 high output. but ive spent a few trips in willowtrails new alumacraft 185 and he has the 135hp high output and its spectacular as well. don't think il ever be going away from evinrude and their etecs.
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11-30-2016, 05:44 PM
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my new ride
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11-30-2016, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by neilsledder
If I can sell mine for the price I want I will be getting a 1775 extreme duty jet boat!
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What do ya got?
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11-30-2016, 09:17 PM
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What do ya got?
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Harborcraft 1875 white water jmax. Has a 165hp Yamaha mr1 motor and jet in it. It's a great boat with a bulletproof motor!
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11-30-2016, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Carstairs, AB
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Originally Posted by neilsledder
Harborcraft 1875 white water jmax. Has a 165hp Yamaha mr1 motor and jet in it. It's a great boat with a bulletproof motor!
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Probably out of my price range but interested what a boat like that would go for? Google it nice whip
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11-30-2016, 09:43 PM
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Location: Edmonton
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16' Explorer jon with a 25hp prodrive. Not much on the go with my rig over the winter. I'd like to get a trolling motor of some sort for it and i need to modify the my rock guard so it will function a bit better. Mainly i just can't wait to get it back on the water.
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12-01-2016, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandon5555
Probably out of my price range but interested what a boat like that would go for? Google it nice whip
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When it's time to sell it will be going up for $24000, with 3 spare impellers, BBQ, top, fish finder GPS and lots of other stuff. It will sell it's a good price!
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12-02-2016, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by neilsledder
If I can sell mine for the price I want I will be getting a 1775 extreme duty jet boat!
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12-02-2016, 11:53 AM
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Hoping to get a few good trips in my Oldtown Next.
Only managed two trips last year and once I was used to the double blade it went well.
May try to get a nice clipper or something similar this summer. My small Next is the day trip exploring canoe. Maybe some scouting before hunting season starts but then bring in the clipper for the real deal 7 day trip. We will see what the minister of finance says.
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12-02-2016, 12:02 PM
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Well nothing new on my Ranger other than I sold it which was very painful. Left coast way more enjoyable than our lakes. Best fishin boat I have ever had..
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12-02-2016, 12:16 PM
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On the ocean boat I added a removable canvas top to the back. Now we just find a small cove, toss the anchor anywhere we want and camp right on the water.
Lodges want $250-$350 night ea. save way more cash to spend on fuel, gear and bait. Best experience ever!!
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12-02-2016, 12:28 PM
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Well nothing new on my Ranger other than I sold it which was very painful. Left coast way more enjoyable than our lakes. Best fishin boat I have ever had..
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I love the Rangers, I think that a 620 will likely be my next boat!
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03-06-2017, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by neilsledder
If I can sell mine for the price I want I will be getting a 1775 extreme duty jet boat!
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You'll love the 1775 XD, mine is the best purchase ever!
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03-07-2017, 09:02 AM
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You'll love the 1775 XD, mine is the best purchase ever!
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Given the current state of the economy I might wait till next year lol.
Even my 1875 whitewater amazes me where it will go! The thing I will miss is the fuel economy my boat has. The Yamaha just sips gas!
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03-11-2017, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by neilsledder
Given the current state of the economy I might wait till next year lol.
Even my 1875 whitewater amazes me where it will go! The thing I will miss is the fuel economy my boat has. The Yamaha just sips gas!
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I have the 200 SJ, love it with my 4 blade hi skew, exact welding position-nozzle & reverse bucket. Totally different boat now!
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03-11-2017, 08:20 AM
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I have the 200 SJ, love it with my 4 blade hi skew, exact welding position-nozzle & reverse bucket. Totally different boat now!
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Going to put that on my boat when I get it! I will drive it once stock then put that on so I can compare. The posi nozzle works good? Can you throw a good shower tower?
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11-30-2016, 06:57 PM
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15' starcraft with a 75 2 stroke mariner.,
10 foot zodiac mark 2 15 horse Johnson. Both are for sale or trade if anyone is interested.
 
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03-07-2017, 10:29 AM
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 ill be out on lakes and rivers conducting search and rescue operations and training with my human and k9 counterparts in this custom built explorer ind 60/40hp Yamaha jet.
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03-07-2017, 02:29 PM
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It is a 17' Firefish piranha. I've been really happy with it.
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