New to me Boat...

So I bought another boat that came with a Crappie.com sticker already on it. How cool is that. Had to pay extra cause of that sticker you know, but that's to be expected! lol

I wanted a boat I could go into the salty stuff with too, wifey likes to scallop. The funny thing is, Stik (member) took us scalloping on this boat last year. He's looking for something bigger to take his ever growing visiting relatives out with, so he was interested in selling. I bought it right up. Great boat. Key West 1720. I've only have it out twice myself, but I'm loving it. It'll make a great Crappie fishing boat, I just have to figure out how to rig it for such. I'm looking at one of our wonderful sponsors, Driftmaster, for it's rod holders. They have some that fit into the flush mount ones already on the boat. Should be able to long line off it with 8 rod holders in back and 4 rod holders up front. We will see, should be fun.

Attachment 315733

Kewl!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Where is my seat ?

Nice....

Those are great boats. T_om and I fish 10 rods off the front of my 22' bay boat or troll 8 off the stern. I have two seats on the bow and the rod holders from Cornfieldcrappie. I think T_om has some picture I never seam to remember to take any. Don

And a power pole. Nice! And a retractable roof to get you and yours out of our FL sun. Sweet!

Sent from my moto x4 using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

be sure to test it out a lot. only way to know if it's good for crappies . lol

Good buy

Good boat Boss!! You’ll have fun with that. Be sure to flush when you leave the salt behind.

It was great seeing you this weekend and we really enjoyed the visit with you and wifey. Super nice sled that was well cared for. I will hollar at this winter when the mangrove fishing is going better and not so dang hot.

Really clean looking boat Ed....you'll cover all yours bases now Salt, Fresh, & trips....perfect for that next trip to the Keys as well...can take it all in at you own speed & the V-bow should cut chop very nicely:highfive

It's got everything I woulda put on a boat like this, Jack Plate, Talon, Riptide Terrova.......It's got a 90hp Yamaha too. The only thing I woulda wanted otherwise woulda been a 4 stroke, but from what I've read, this 90hp two stroke is weighted correctly for the boat. A 90hp four stroke wouda weighed too much, and I wouda got me feets wet more often! doh

And yep, Stik kept her in good shape. I've been pleasantly surprised.

Nice ride

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

I don't know about there, but that 2 stroke 90 yamaha is a highly desirable motor in south Louisiana. Nice boat Ed.

I like it!

Very nice, you all will have lots of fun out of that!


Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Sweet ride !! Looks to be in very good condition but way too clean, needs some speck slime on it.

I have the same boat but mines a little older, 03 with still less than 250 hrs on the same great engine.
Its claimed to be the most popular boat in the Key West lineup.
Rock solid all round outfit for what you are looking to do. Mines been to the keys for reef/bay fishing, and spring Tarpon under the bridges. My bow rail extends further front than yours which allows for clamping the Driftmasters to that. But ive also used the regular star type bases for some. I bought a Fishmaster casting platform for the front and use it for a seat up there and it also supports my beach umbrella. I like the Bimmini, but its always in the way so I remove it when Crappie fishing. Also aced the backrest on the helm cooler seat for the same reason. I use the factory rod holders in the gunnels along with removable Penn downrigger bases inserted into them for attaching the stern rod holders. That way I can remove them and store them in the bow storage area. A decent fabricator could make them as good or better and probably cheaper. I also removed the backrest cushion on the front of the console and installed a hinged door that folds down. I put a shelf in there which holds lots of tackle and more importantly gives great access to the fuses and wiring which otherwise are practicly inaccessible. Also makes it easy to install electronics.
I installed a water tight hinged hatch in the stern deck area so I can get my arms down in the bilge to work on the pumps also.
I also removed the anchor from the bow anchor storage area and use that for a small ammo box holding a gel cell battery and small charger for my bow fish finder. I suppose you could also tap into the trolling motor wire but I chose not to and have found this system to work very well. I store a small anchor and also have a locally made 10' Stick It anchor pin on board. If you go to the keys you will need a rock anchor with a ball retrieving system and about 200' of line which wont fit in there anyway. You will need a different set up yet again for Tarpon fishing down there.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Slab

It's got everything I woulda put on a boat like this, Jack Plate, Talon, Riptide Terrova.......It's got a 90hp Yamaha too. The only thing I woulda wanted otherwise woulda been a 4 stroke, but from what I've read, this 90hp two stroke is weighted correctly for the boat. A 90hp four stroke wouda weighed too much, and I wouda got me feets wet more often! doh

And yep, Stik kept her in good shape. I've been pleasantly surprised.

---

Like the boat


Sent from my SM-N960U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Nice new ride! I'd love to see some more pics when you get it crappie ready. I've got a 16' Cape Craft CC that I need to get rigged up for crappie trolling.

Very nice boat. Well taken care of. Congratulations


Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app