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Well, we traded boats and bought a pontoon. It's a SW2086FC and we have a Suzuki DT90A. Has a live well, 2 fishing seats in the front and 2 in the back and a couple small couches one on either side. Going to be a train hauling it behind the 5er. I think were maybe a foot short of the limit of 75' haven't measured it yet.Attachment 211442
Good luck backing up!:Rofl
Congrats, actually the single axle is easy to back, but gas mileage sucks.
Try as I might, I can't delete the duplicate post.
Sorry, wasn't all that funny anyway. :banghead
Not with a 5th wheel between the truck and the boat, if I read his post correctly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tracker22
Good lookin rig, Larry&Sandy
I got it lolQuote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Looks good.....Post some more pics of it when you get a chance
Thanks G. That is a good looking rig. My buddy just bought a similar one and I helped him put a mounting puck and batteries and wiring in the front so he can move his I-Pilot from his other boat to this one if he wants to troll with it. Pretty simple job actually, and it gives some versatility to the pontoon.
Great family rig, I know they will enjoy it.
The dealer moved my I pilot from my old oat to the pontoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Can't wait to see that train:biggrin
WOW Larry, that's kinda suprising! I tho't you really liked your boat? What prompted the move up? Great looking setup tho!
I like it. Sits high in the water. Easier to get in and out of off from a dock, lots more room to move around. Dad and I always said it would be a great rig as you get older. No longer have to step down into the boat or vice versa getting back onto the dock. Plus, you have plenty of room to move around in it.
If you like to spend a lot of time on the water on any given day, many of us know how nice it would be to get up, move around, and stretch your legs. Awesome Idea. Besides, I think everyone from MICDC could spider rig off that thing! Seriously though, I wonder how many rods you could get off the front?
I like: "Slab-in-Style"
Geezers Dream
We had some service work done on the Mercury 30 hp. And we got to looking at them (you know how that looking around goes) next thing I know were pricing them out. I did like my boat, but hated that motor from the start. Always something needing worked on, so the change only took a couple days to decide on. We run it this morning and got 1 1/2 hours on the motor. Seems to have lots of power. Never had a Suzuki before. Trailers good, and loaded up good. As close as I could measure were about 10" short of the 75' tow limit. The dealer moved everything forward on the trailer and gained us 14" or we'd be over length. So far so good.Quote:
Originally Posted by yankee doodler
Were planning on 6 as soon as we can decide where to mount the rod holders.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
Well since you are Crappie1, might as well call it Crappie2
Can't do that "D" that's my wifes handle.Quote:
Originally Posted by "D"
HOBOs DREAM
Lovin crappie.......or.... Crappie lovin ��
Well might as well call it "please let me use your boat Crappie 2" :Rofl:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
How about "No mo crappie Mercury?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
Nice boat you guys, now I don't have to bring my boat to camp. Lol
L&S ESCAPE
Well, we've read all the suggestions and thought about it. It looks like were going to name her "CRAPPIE CONTROL" You know, like weed control, bug control etc. We just thought that was a catchy name.
I like it, but it made me think of crappie patrol. Will use that in the next name my rig "contest". Happy sailing. "D"
Well, nothings set in stone. Now it might be "THE PLAYPEN" Just can't settle on one name.
Nice boat Larry
Should be really fun to fish out of, have fun with it
I will look for it at next spring's event. Maybe even bum a ride.:biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
Larry, CRAPPIE CENTRAL sounds good, too.
Easy fix Larry, just have a bunch of those magnetic signs made up with ALL of the names you like and change it when you get tired of one! :highfiveQuote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
Attachment 212191Got it all hooked together and Sandy & I took it for a ride. It definitely is not a town vehicle. She' a train. I will need to find a route to Bruin Lake that doesn't go through town. Pulls good.
I'm just to chicken to do that.
"D" it is a little scary when you do it the first time. You get used to it. YD has a big load that he hauls.
Biggest thing is to plan ahead. I use Google and Bing maps to plot my route. Like Larry, I prefer the Pilot/Flying J truck stops and even have their app on my phone so I know which ones have RV lanes. I always k ow where I'm going...backing up isn't in the plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by "D"
Looks good #1.. wish my current fifth had a hitch..
Welcome to the "75 foot" club!
Larry
How are you liking that need boat, ever decide on a name?
Hi Jimmy: No name yet. We were going with "Loony Toon" I called a guy about doing it, but never heard back from him. We like it a lot, and have had no trouble unloading or loading. Really like fishing off it. Got our Spider Rigging rod holders on a trial idea. Going up to Long Lake & Grand Lake on Wed. for a few days. Need to haul everything a little before Bruin Lake. Hope to see you at Bruin...
I like that, Larry. Perfect! You guys are a riot.:cheers2