jrr
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I think you may have it — a Cat would be ideal for stability and space. Grady made one in the 90s… what is the downside to driving one? Is it just the look that made them not sell?
Off Topic What is your ideal boat for Lake Erie?
Twister
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Never an I/O ! If I wanted a Chevy I'd just pour oil in the bildge 
and disconnect a spark plug. Then give the guy double what the gas pump says. I winterize mine by tilting it down and the boat won't sink if the bellows goes bad. Big yes to extended transom not scared of waves coming in the back.
and disconnect a spark plug. Then give the guy double what the gas pump says. I winterize mine by tilting it down and the boat won't sink if the bellows goes bad. Big yes to extended transom not scared of waves coming in the back.
jrr
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Yup.. you pick your problem that goes beyond just the $$ into it.
jrr
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Monterey (make Blackfin) and Kingfisher don't have great quality control... but the internet is fickle. I am super interested in trying out a Blackfin.
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spincast
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Might be a bit of overkill - but with the right budget (like, maybe a 649 win?), I could be on the water, somewhere, pretty well year round. I'm sure I could find a week for Erie and Ontario in the summer
Pickereleye
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One owned by a real good friend. Fully outfitted. Cared for and maintained by expert captain who is discreet generous great sense of humour and she has to love fishing as much as I do.26’ Osprey long cabin with twin outboards
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26' Legend - Osprey
With more living space, a larger galley, and huge deck, the Osprey 26′ Legend gives greater livability for families while offering the […]ospreypilothouse.com
I have a 186 Princecraft platinum with a 150 merc 4stroke and 9.9 merc it’s a deep well made boat. It can take reasonably rough water. Really happy with it. It trailer well. But I know when NOT to go out with it. The lake is unforgivable. Don’t get caught out there know when to say when. .
Maybe a little big for Erie, storms no problem!
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Sportfish 2050
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A well equipped 22'to 26' in perfect running order owned by a mermaid that will take me fishing anytime I desire....
Trevor M
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Although not quite what I'm thinking about getting if/when I manage to get my own boat, this is close to what I'd consider for the Great Lakes (so my 29 yr old son wouldn't be uncomfortable IF I took him out .)
But until I win the lottery, THIS is what I'll have to settle for since it's about all I can afford.
.)But until I win the lottery, THIS is what I'll have to settle for since it's about all I can afford.
Teddy69
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That’s a sweet ride @Trevor MAlthough not quite what I'm thinking about getting if/when I manage to get my own boat, this is close to what I'd consider for the Great Lakes (so my 29 yr old son wouldn't be uncomfortable IF I took him out
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But until I win the lottery, THIS is what I'll have to settle for since it's about all I can afford.
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“Boats N Hoes”
Yah those thunder jet boats are niceAlthough not quite what I'm thinking about getting if/when I manage to get my own boat, this is close to what I'd consider for the Great Lakes (so my 29 yr old son wouldn't be uncomfortable IF I took him out
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But until I win the lottery, THIS is what I'll have to settle for since it's about all I can afford.
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