Wanted - fishing crew out of Port Bruce
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untouchable365
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I’ve tried taking others with me In the past doesn’t work , ever since that experience of lost equipment just go out with my old man just the 2 of us and life is peaches !
Fishaholic
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perch ave assasin
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perch ave assasin
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Oh man thats great!!
For sure @mick and solo fishing for me as well most of the time!!
Princecraft175
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The one reason I mentioned I don't have a bikini was that was your stipulation last year so I thought I would save myself and others time....also you were very picky about ice, can't be frozen water bottles...and has to be 3 bags of ice not 2I think I know why your looking for new crews... the other ones all quit.
Princecraft175
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Thanks for the suggestion, I already purchased a Simrad G07 to control it. I haven't been able to come up with the other $2700 to get the autopilot being on a fixed income.
I'm afraid I'm a little confused? I checked your PM of July 22/18 to me which was the only time we ever discussed anything but there's nothing mentioned about any stipulations of any kind let alone bikinis, ice or frozen water bottles? ? ?
Princecraft175
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I apologize if my posting offended anyone. I finally had it with the last couple that have been fishing with me for two years. The guy refused to ever steer the boat and his gf couldn't steer always doing right 360 degree maneuvers. But she could set lines better than her bf. So my comments may have been a little harsh to read. When I go fishing I like everyone to have fun including me but when your frustrated at everything because there is very little being caught due to tangled lines or lines not in the water. If you constantly don't have lines in the water that is called boating and not fishing.
When they change settings on dipsies so instead of going out from the boat they go the opposite way and tangle every other line. They also brought their own rods with mono and would struggle constantly trying to pop the dipsys and refused the suggestion of using braid.
Now I'm sure the fine fisherman on this forum would know better than to do things like that.
Furthermore, my boat isn't huge and a cluttered boat is an unsafe boat. I've done my best to organize the boat and free up as much space as possible.
In the past I have had larger people have a hard time getting around the center console so as a curteousy I suggested they don't respond so everyone has fun.
I've also had some people that refuse to go on my boat since I don't have a bimini and they are sensitive to the sun. Two weeks ago had one gentleman already to go out and he noticed that I have a 2 cycle outboard and cancelled just before leaving the dock. Not fair to me and would not have been nice for him if he got sick. Finally there as some people really against cig smoking especially the born again non-smokers.
So my posting was intended with the best of interest for everyone So that all Could have fun including me.
When they change settings on dipsies so instead of going out from the boat they go the opposite way and tangle every other line. They also brought their own rods with mono and would struggle constantly trying to pop the dipsys and refused the suggestion of using braid.
Now I'm sure the fine fisherman on this forum would know better than to do things like that.
Furthermore, my boat isn't huge and a cluttered boat is an unsafe boat. I've done my best to organize the boat and free up as much space as possible.
In the past I have had larger people have a hard time getting around the center console so as a curteousy I suggested they don't respond so everyone has fun.
I've also had some people that refuse to go on my boat since I don't have a bimini and they are sensitive to the sun. Two weeks ago had one gentleman already to go out and he noticed that I have a 2 cycle outboard and cancelled just before leaving the dock. Not fair to me and would not have been nice for him if he got sick. Finally there as some people really against cig smoking especially the born again non-smokers.
So my posting was intended with the best of interest for everyone So that all Could have fun including me.
Princecraft175
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I apologize if you were not the person. They mostly fished out of Glasgow and lived near Iona station. That person we also spoke on the phone...so if it wasn't you I apologize once again
@Princecraft175 , I don't think you've offended anyone. I apologize for making light of the situation. It's not easy to find a crew that appreciates what it takes to put a boat in the water and put fish in the cooler.
If you already have hydraulic steering which most boats do now you need an DC hydraulic pump... I installed this one
Seastar AP1219 Marine Hydraulic Autopilot Pump 12V Type 1 60in.³ Per Min.
Dometic SeaStar AP1219 Type 1 12V reversing marine hydraulic autopilot pump for boats. A budget friendly alternative to autopilot manufacturers pumps. Free Shipping + No Tax!
Seastar HF5501 Fitting Kit Add Station and Autopilot Outboard Applications Only
Shop online to find the best prices on a huge selection of marine watermakers, steering, helm pumps, bow thrusters, stern thrusters, stabilizers, reverse osmosis systems, electronic controls, hydraulic controls, antennas, steering wheels, windlasses, anchor winches, jack plates, generators...
then you need a tinypilot
tinypilot computer
pypilot.org
pypilot motor controller
pypilot.org
this alone will keep a heading and you can adjust your heading with the supplied remote controller
If you want to get fancy you can use a secondary RPi or Laptop to run OpenCPN with is open source chartplotter and gps navigation software.
About OpenCPN
OpenCPN (Chart-Plotter Navigation) is free chartplotter and GPS navigation software for use on boats.
Should be less then a grand all told.
Well I for one certainly appreciate this post over your first one.? If you had of used that tone in the first I'm sure it would have come across in a whole different light. We all make mistakes and your not the first that has ruffled feathers on this forum and I'm sure you won't be the last. We have all been guilty at one time or another so I say water under the bridge, turn the page. ? Finding suitable fishing partners to enjoy your time on the water isn't always an easy task so I wish you the best. Look forward to reading some of your fishing reports, good luck.
Princecraft175
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Mone is a 1991, does not have hydraulic steering. I have talked with Monty and Josh at angling outfitters and they have quoted $2700 for the auto pilot and hydraulic steering booster.If you already have hydraulic steering which most boats do now you need an DC hydraulic pump... I installed this one
you will need the fittings and compensating line kitSeastar AP1219 Marine Hydraulic Autopilot Pump 12V Type 1 60in.³ Per Min.
Dometic SeaStar AP1219 Type 1 12V reversing marine hydraulic autopilot pump for boats. A budget friendly alternative to autopilot manufacturers pumps. Free Shipping + No Tax!www.seatechmarineproducts.com
Seastar HF5501 Fitting Kit Add Station and Autopilot Outboard Applications Only
Shop online to find the best prices on a huge selection of marine watermakers, steering, helm pumps, bow thrusters, stern thrusters, stabilizers, reverse osmosis systems, electronic controls, hydraulic controls, antennas, steering wheels, windlasses, anchor winches, jack plates, generators...
then you need a tinypilot
and a motor controllertinypilot computer
pypilot motor controller
this alone will keep a heading and you can adjust your heading with the supplied remote controller
If you want to get fancy you can use a secondary RPi or Laptop to run OpenCPN with is open source chartplotter and gps navigation software.
About OpenCPN
OpenCPN (Chart-Plotter Navigation) is free chartplotter and GPS navigation software for use on boats.opencpn.org
Should be less then a grand all told.
They also suggested a GPS guided electric trolling motor as a cheaper option. Unfortunately I have a bow rail so it won't work and I prefer to keep the rail.
Princecraft175
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sorry @G MECH but good for a laugh...just like my one buddy on here @NoBananasonboard
Princecraft175
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That looks like some of the workaholics I know...they get drunk anytime someone mentions work
Princecraft175
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Sorry for anytime I don't realize spell check changed bimini to bikini.....btw I don't wear a thong or Speedo either...I'm sure that will ease many people's minds...lol
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I think Mike, that when you look back at this thread, a lot of people have been having a lot of fun because of it. Some of the responses have caused me to laugh so hard my wife has stopped whatever it is she's been doing to come and ask me what is so damn funny.
When we let frustration get the better of us, we all tend to say or do things we wish we hadn't, or that we wish we'd handled differently. You're not the first, and you almost certainly won't be the last to post a thread of this nature. It seems to me at least, generally when someone makes such a post, the results are always pretty much the same. The person who posted the original thread tends to take a bit of a beating for a few days
. Then everything calms down again and we all get back to getting out and catching fish, reading about others getting out and catching fish when for whatever reason we haven't been able to get out, and life goes on.