Mine is a Otter Phantom laydown duck boat 9`L, modified for fishing.It`s a mix between a Kayak & potoon.That makes it more stable and also will go anywhere in 2 inches of water with ease.No motor , paddle power.
Old-fart Catfisher

16' Glastron Sportster, 80 hp Evinrude, Minn-Kota Edge 50#, new pedastal seats, VHF marine band radio, Sirius satellite radio, 2 batteries on 1/2/both/off switch, compass, 6 rod storage tubes, 4 rod holders, bimini top, interior lights, solar charger, much more.

Hi all,
my little yacht is an Alumacraft Fisherman145 Tiller.
I fish on trout lakes so her propulsion is a Minn Kota Vantage 80 lb thrust trolling motor
her fuel tank is a 24 volt system 4x deep cycle gell batteries inline.
this gives me about 2 days fishing on a single charge at trolling speeds and also supplies all other power to lights,live well,electronics.
if the wind gets up,ill kick it up to 10 on the control dial and she will do about 5 knots in a head wind.
the batteries are kept hot by an onboard 10amp 4 bank charger made by a fellow in Tucson.
just plug into a wall outlet/camp generator and shes ready in a few hours.
electronics consist of Lowrance X-125...mid range...works great.
live well,cushion high back seats and double hull foam,makes this a little boat that can do it.
Jocelyn is her name,after my grandaughter of course.

J

hey ya;ll mine is a Sun Dolphin pro120. nice little boat for wife and I, have a 4 stroke 5hp motor on in and minn kota 30lb thrust trolling motor. Trolling motor pre wired, on deck lights, live well. About 11 ft. 2 in long. And trailer.

Crestliner fishhawk 1600 SC

Lifemember and Bushwacker SMF upstate NY

Thanks guys for posting your boats. I thought it would be a good post to see what everbody fishes out of.
Old-fart Catfisher

Mine is a 14 1/2' custom jon/flats fiberglass hull.  I built the dry storage/casting decks.   It has a 2003 Mercury 25 hp, MinnKota Riptide 55# 3X with Diehard AGM and MK110 on-board charger.  I have a 21' telescoping pushpole for real skinny water.   It is great for 2 people in bays or flats.  Can run in 7", troll in 9" and pole in 5".  Have hit 36 MPH with me, my buddy and all gear(650#) on a glassy day.  Initially paid $300 for hull.  I stripped, filled, re-glassed where needed, primed and painted.  Then built it from there.  About $4800.00 with motors, trailer, battery, electronics and accessories.   Does what I want it to do.

I have a Ranger 680C 1989. Great boat for all around fishing. Eagle electronics Minnkota motor Johnson outboard. I can do just about anything in it . Had out on the Great lakes and Cheasapke bay It set for down riggers.

Mine is a 2007 Stratos 176Xt  50hp Yamaha. It's a great boat for me.

I've got a 2009 Stratos 176XT. 50hp Yamaha, Garmin GPSMAP 535, Lowrance X-50 DS

2002 Fisher 1700, 60 HP merc 2 cycle, moter guide 38 lb. troller, Lowrance electronics, 2 live wells.  Not tournament class by any means but a good reliable fishing boat for Bass and Crappie.
Dferguson (aka Laker) NAFC Lifer since 5/2004 Ohio Chapter memeber since 9/2008 FISH ON

MINE IS A 16 FT 9.9 MEC 4 STROKE PONTOON. NO FURNITURE,HIGH BACK LAWN CHAIRS TO PLACE WHERE YOU WANT. TEN POLE HOLDERS,2 ELECTRIC ANCHORS, TWO THROW IN THE WATER DAN FOURTHS.CONSOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF BOAT WITH A POLE RACK ON BOTH SIDES AND DEPTH FINDER FOR FRONT AND BACK READINGS. TWO BATTERYS FOR ELECTRIC ANCHORS AND ONE BATT FOR DEPTH FINDERS, ONE FOR 12 VC NIGHT FISHING.ONE FOR STARTING THE BOAT. AND A PORT A PORTIE.

AND YES A FOLD UP ROOF FOR THE BACK AND A ROOF FOR THE FRONT IF NEEDED.

DO I NEED ANYTHING ELSE ??
LIFE MEMBER NOVEMBER 18-05

 MR. OLD FART I LIKE THE BOAT YOU HAVE THERE.

THAT WOULD BE GOOD FOR GATOR HUNTING.

NICE BOAT.. WHAT WOULD SOMETHING LIKE THAT COST A PERSON?

LIFE MEMBER NOVEMBER 18-05

               Moose a gator would climb right in and make you a snack.LOL    It`s 500. or less. I got it on craigslist for 250. I can`t have a trailer where I live or I would have a wide jon boat.I leave that on top of my van.
               I`m still waiting to catch something big enough to pull me around.
               It will go just about anywhere with 2`` of water.
 
Old-fart Catfisher

Moose, you must take the wife fishing with you. I've got an 18ft pontoon with a 40hp Merc. One large round livewell for bait, and a port a pottie for the wife.

 

 

 

Dave D. Oklahoma member since 2003

Well mine is old  scratched up but runs out perfect and dose what I need at all times. What is it well it's a 1975 Quachita tri-hull flat bottom fiberglass bass boat 16'. I have a 55lb foot controlled trolling motor and a 1977 I think 85hp johnson.

1975 Quachita 197? MFG Caprice and a old chrysler aluminum

A 2001 Cresliner Angler 16 with a 1990 Evinrude

i have 14' klamath and 15 hp merc. minnokta 36 , 2 cannon down rigger 2fish finder and gps ,10bls chcc'wow'wa you go bythe name of scooter he is killer a good trout dog . and dime store compass so i can get back to the dock . have fun fishing . george ps it is 1988 and the motor is 2006 you know us old guys need all the help we can get
troutchaser2

LIFE MEMBER NOVEMBER 18-05

heres what it really looks like
 

Old-fart Catfisher

Mine is a 18 ft fiberglass Tidecraft bass boat with a 115 Merc and a Motorguide Bill Dance special edition 36 lb thrust trolling motor.  It has front and rear live wells, storage under the bench seats that run down each side, front and rear casting decks, and a built in cooler in the middle between the driver and passanger seats.  Great boat for bigger lakes and anyplace with a concrete boat ramp, but I'm looking to buy something smaller and lighter so I can get into some of the out of the way places without improved ramps.  My boat weighs so much without a concrete ramp the trailer tires will sink up in the mud and get stuck.  It's 1250 lbs hull weight plus motor gear and me, which I'm no little guy.

                    Thanks for posting your boats!! Keep them comming.
Old-fart Catfisher

I'm looking at an Alumacraft in the 16-17' range. Anyone out there own one? I would like some feedback before I buy. The one thing that attracted me to the Alumacraft was the wide gunnels which make mounting downriggers much easier. PM if you would like. Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

Mines a older SeaRay Express Cruiser that I mainly use on the Great Lakes here in Michigan. She's a 27ft, with a 8'6" beam, and a 3 foot draft. The main powerplant is a 350cu. in.  / 260hp with a Alpha outdrive. There is a 100 gallon fuel tank for the main engine. There is also a 30 hp. Johnson outboard for a kicker to troll with. I installed a seperate 13 gallon fuel tank for that engine as it is a 2 stroke motor. There's 2  Cannon electric downriggers, plus I have 2 Penn 825 manual downriggers that go on the port and starbord sides from time to time instead of the dipseys or planner boards which are normally run in those positions.

 

 

 

Tight lines,...
Terry Webster
NAHC /NAFC Lifer
RMEF Sponsoring Member
NRA Life Member
US ARMY Veteran (70-72) SGT. 1bn.327th/ 101st AB

Lowe BigJon 1648 with Mercury 30 Jet. Great boat in skinny water.

It seems with all these fisherman there would be more people wanting to show off there boats.
Everyone else nice boats!!!!!!!!!!
Old-fart Catfisher

Old Fart,

Here is my pride and joy. I own a 2002 Scout Abaco 280 with twin Yamaha 200 HPDI just got the boat in December from Richmond Virginia and shipped her up to Cleveland.  She is replacing an older but very good 220 SRV SeaRay witch I still have.   

Thanks Tony NAFC Life Member

Walley real nice boat.
Old-fart Catfisher

Damn Walley,... that's a FINE new boat you've got there !!

I'd be holdin' a beer with a big grin myself if I'd a bought myself a shiny new toy like yours!

REALLY NICE !!

Tight lines,...
Terry Webster
NAHC /NAFC Lifer
RMEF Sponsoring Member
NRA Life Member
US ARMY Veteran (70-72) SGT. 1bn.327th/ 101st AB

Here is ours. It's a 2006 Alumacraft MV1756RR,115/80hp Jet,MotorGuide 60lb TM,Lowrance electronics.Great for the small rivers around St.Louis.
Steve---Lifer since '95--NSMC--B.A.S.S.--AnglersLegacyAmbassador--BoatU.S.Angler--tinboats--"Just Goin' Fishin' "----- Hail from east-central MO

Sea Eagle 12.6 SE Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed, "My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the piano player job to be much more honorable than current politicians.

Hey ya'll I have a 88 model 16' 48'' semi v Gruman bass boat with a 96model 60hp Mairner jet with a  50# Minnkota trolling motor.Not as nice as some of the others but it works great.Down here in southeast Missouri (Doniphan)we have Eleven Point,Current River,and Little Black rivers right in our back yard smaller rivers but great fishing. Was gonna add some pixs but it claims there to many bytes.

 

I heard they were changing the regulations on the Current below Big Springs to a max of 40 hp . 

Nice to see someone else from SEMO here.  I've been wanting to do some smallmouth fishing on the Current, but my boat isn't suitable for small rivers likr that.

 

 

Nitro 290 Sport.

               Doc,really nice boat!!Bet it`s fast too.

                Getting some nice boats posted.

Old-fart Catfisher

They are trying to get Current River limited.I know from gooseneck above to I think big springs is outboard only and above that is what 60 or 40 something like that.I would'nt mind seeing a limit from Big Springs to Ark. line because of the amount of people who can't respect the river or the people on it.I also have several friends who have shoal runners and large outboards who use comman sense and have respect for everyone else that would have to change their whole setup.I guess we will see. 

Here my baby, a G3 1436 with 6hp yamaha and a 55lb minnkota tm. Plans are to deck the front and add a livewell. Tried to get the pictures up here but couldn't do it any suggestions on how to do that would be appreciated. I use to be able to do it but it wouldn't work this time.

Mine is a 1998 Sea Nymph 140S

It has a 25 HP Evinrude and a 6 HP Evinrude for lakes with a HP limit. I added a second throttle controller for the 6 HP and linked it to the 25 HP so I could run it from the console. 

Here is a link to my photos:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/...6982IJbNun

Lifetime member since 1999

Here you go goat83. I'm guessing you switched to Internet Explorer 8 since the last time you posted pictures. There's several threads on the topic in the "computer" section.

 

 

 

 

Dave D. Oklahoma member since 2003

thanks dave, I'll check out the threads
I'm livin if I'm fishin,life member since 12/05/2001

Wow, there are some nice boats guys! For the past 10 yrs I've been fishing from an old aluminum 16' lone star. At one time it had a windshield and a small cabin on it too, someone removed all this though. Its a tank really, ha, all my kids can go to one side and it just sorta lists a little but its stable and over 6 ft. wide. I lost the 50hp Johnson this spring so Its currently powered by a mighty 4.5 hp Johnson sea horse and even though it looks kinda pitiful on the transom of this big boat it actually pushes it fairly decent. I'll see if my son can help me put a picture of it on here later, maybe you can get a chuckle out of it!!
Avid outdoorsman NE Indiana

I just traded in my 1990 Quantum Fish n Ski for this new 2008 Ranger Reata. 18'-6" w/ a 150 HP Merc Optimax, 70 lb 24V Minn Kota, Lowrance up front and two Lowrances in the cockpit. Had it out twice now and even caught a few fish out of it. Wish I had a better picture to show you, but I couldn't zoom wide enough with the camera.

i just purchased a 93 pro craft 19' tounament special fiberglass boat with a mercury 175 hp motor with trailer. the previous owner let it set out uncovered so i have some top end work to do(seats,carpet and gel coat repairs) but for what i paid for it was a steal. it will give me something to do when im not fishing, just took it out on roosevelt lake in arizona near phoenix had a blast if i dont kill myself first
scoobydoo2

            Glad to see were still getting boats posted. Hopefully by next summer I have a different one.I want a 16` v-haul or jon.
Old-fart Catfisher

Angry Bob NAFC Life Member Registered Smallie Fanatic SE WI

Mine is a 17.5 wetliner superhawk with a 115hp merc (I love lots of gas) 2 stroke. Wrap around windshield (won't have another boat without one) Plenty of room to room to roam around in.

2005 Lund Pro-V 18 ft. 150 opti. 9.9 Pro kicker, Minnkota 80lb. auto-pilot, Two Lowrance units one on councel one on the front

I have 2 one is 17' Boston Whaler Montauk 2 is 15'6" Gheenoe
Fishing is only luck if you don't know what your doing! Life member since 1992

2009 NITRO Bass Boat
Retired-psg /Infantry,Purple Heart and a Few others, VietNam Vet, Ex Deputy Sheriff SCCSD, and all around good Guy! Living in Wisconsin

1999 ProCraft 200 Bass 20 feet/ 200HP Mercury Love It!

Wow I see we got some more boats listed sense last time I visited. I just bought a trailer hitch for my van so now it`s time for a new boat.Soon no more lil`guppy boat.
Old-fart Catfisher

My boat (Hit N Run) is a 18' 1974 StarCraft. 115hp 1978 Johnson, 15hp 1978 Johnson. Port Washington, Wi/ Lodi, Wisconsin.
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Welcome aboard G.
Lifemember and Bushwacker SMF upstate NY

Mine is a 14ft Grumman with a 8 h.p. evenrude with a 55 evenrude trolling motor both made in 1997 and i use it for fishing and hunting it does not sit much.

other boat is a 1998 Maxxum 18ft for salt water.

my name is Jim and i live in new jersey Have been a life member since 1996.

I have two, only one of which is I'd still be able to put out on the water at this time: • 11' Coleman Crawdad Ram-X jonboat • 9' Classic Accessories Colorado inflatable pontoon boat The Crawdad used to be towed around on a trailer when I had a truck fitted with a ball on the bumper, but the bumper rusted out and had to be removed before it could break off. I had to get rid of the truck last year and have no vehicle which can tow the old trailer at the present time. The pontoon boat can be loaded into my dad's truck, but I've found that the bed is too small and the whole thing needs to be disassembled to fit in. I used it once or twice since then but would rather have something which requires minimal hassle and can be more readily transported to where I can put it in. For that reason, I've been looking at a couple of options. In time, I hope to at least get a decent aluminum boat up to 17' for use on more than just local ponds and lakes (I'm aiming for upper bay tidewater, larger lakes and rivers where live - northern Delaware within easy driving distance of the Chesapeake and the rivers).

I have a 2009 nitro Z7 with a 150HP Merc. Optimax.

old grumman 12 foot open with flat floor 4hp johnson  and a 16 foot unknown make fiberglass open with a 1959 18hp johnson

Here is my fishing boat i use for all the ponds i fish.Its a Pelican Predatior 103. It has 2 swivel seats, 2 rod holders, 2 cup holders(In my case BEER holders), Live well, Battery well, light hook ups front and back. Everything i need to go fishing. I use a Minn Kota 50lb. thrust trolling motor.

 

Just traded in a Wellcraft 1994 Eclipse 182S.  Not really made for fishing.  Now have a 2010 Nitro 189 Sport with a Mercury 115HP Optimax.  Can't wait for ice off to get it in the water.

Well I have actually 4 boats, but 2 are ready to use on the water! The first is a Matthew 16.5' semi V fiberglass, it has a 50Hp Yamaha and 70Lb thrust Minn Kota Edge 2 depth finder - Eagle & Hummingbird. The other one is 10' Pelican pontoon, useing a Minn Kota 55 Lb Thrust and a Hummingbird depth finder.

The other 2 boats are a TomBoy tri-hull 15', No motor have to repair the transom, bt it from a man that said it has no problems, the motor that was on it was a 35 Hp Mariner long shaft needed work, sold it! Then the other is a 14' Grumman Semi -V , has a 25 Hp Evinrude manual start and steering. I bought this one from a man stated that he couldn't take it out on the water due to no drain plug on the boat. His grandson tossed it ou one day while mowing the lawn. I did a complete make over and put carpet new wires, benches with padded seats, live well and storage areas and depth finders front & back. On the maiden voyage at my local lake, I was out on this lake about 15 -20 min's. Then I was sinking, started to head back to the landing, but the OB wouldn't start and I had to use my T/M back to the ramp!

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Fish Safe Today, Because Their May Not Be a Tomorrow! Practice Catch & Release & Photo and Measure God Bless Dennis

I had to sell my boat, but this is what I had. It was a 1973 SeaSprite. Completely gutted. Used a Minn Kota 55lb thrust trolling motor to get around. It wasn't the best looking boat, but she was solid.

Currently,...a 1973 Sea Nymph 14R with an old 18 HP Evinrude Fastwin,...soon to be traded for that new Lund A-14 that I am waiting delivery on,...had to be ordered. Stay tuned for photos!

Got her new last year from a left over and a great deal. 2008 Tracker Tournament V-18

 

here you go hemi

hey morning

I have 2005 Mirrocraft,25 johnson motor,

minkota trolling motor,huminngbird electronics.

looking for picture.

dave01

lifer 1989

i got lucky,,i bought a 1976 mfg caprice 115hp mercury motor,and raisable trailer for 250 bucks..found out its worth 3,000

1997 Bass Tracker Pro 15 1996 9.9 Mercury with a 15 HP kit. Not seeing many picts of ya'lls boats. POST MORE PICTURES !!!

IVE GOT A USED LOWE 16FOOT JON IM THE THRID OWNER IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE DISASTER WHEN I GOT ONLY PAID 600.OO. FOR BOAT AND TRAILER TOOK IT HOME GAVE SOME TLC SPENT SOME MONY ON HER. NEW CARPET DECKING,SEATS AND A SCREMING 8HORSE HONDA (LOVE THAT HONDA). I THINK HER FOR A WHILE JOKE: MAN LOOKING FOR WIFE MUST HAVE BOAT AND MOTOR SEND PICTURE OF BOAT HA HA!!!!!! FROM:WYLIE COYOTE

Mine is a Pro Bass 171 Smokercraft with a 50HP Merc.  Nice fishing boat with plenty of storage room.  Priced for the guy that ain't got a lot of money.

Bass fishing small waters is easy in this one.  Nice pics of the boats guys, keep em coming.

www.mertigsguideservice.com Take a Kid Fishing.

todell here ya go.

1982 proline c/c with a rude v4 120 just love the old girl, has everything i need to fish just about anything.

I have 2.  1)  21 foot Crestliner pontoon w/40 hp honda and a 50 lb. minkota up front, two livewells four swivle seats.  #2 simple  14 ft. johnboat 46lb. 12volt trolling motor.

1987 Ranger 360V with a 1996 200 Merc. Love it. I'll try to put pictures up soon.

My 16 1/2 foot Macinaw Canoe is my yacht. I made some "outriggers" (sections of 8" heating duct filled with some empty coffee cans and sealed with foam) so I can stand if I want, and my 1972 Tanaka 23cc "outboard " takes me upstream just fine.  And, I sometimes drag a length of chain when floating drownstream to slow my speed when float fishing...

Lefty

I got a 1996 Searay 175 fish/ski with an o/b mercury with 125hp. Most parts are from the factory with no upgrade yet because I just got the boat last year with the best price FREE from my boss. Had to do some tune up to it but other than that it runs great. will have picture up soon when i get a chance to take some picture of it

Mine is a '84 Lund TYEE 5.5 18' alluminum with a 150 hp Evinrude. I have a wireless 75lb trust motorguide trolling motor on it. An Eagle 480 fishfinder, going to add a Hummingbird 597 gps combo this summer hopefully. Equpped with a livewell and bait well, its a fishing machine, not the newest but its perfect for the lakes and river here.

I own a Pelican Bass Raider 8E and a 2008 Tracker Pro Guide V16.

Ranger 519 200 optimax

2009 bass tracker grizzly 1648 modified semi v welded aluminum, 2004 25 hp nissan 2 stroke tiller steer, minn kota edge 45 lb thrust bow mount foot steer troller. looking to upgrade to center console steering along with the addition of a jet.

2009 Stratos 176 XT 50 Yamaha for fishing and a 1976 SmokerCraft Whitewater 16 w/1978 50 Mercury for ducks. The SmokerCraft has been taken down to the rivets 3 times and rebuilt, so it's a one of a kind machine! We moved the console to the starboard and added casting decks front and back with a trolling motor on the bow. It's coated with a marine grade non skid coating bow to aft so clean up is a breeze.

I have a 1997 Parker 17CC with hard top, rocket launchers, along with a 1997 80hp yamaha. I'm on a new computer, havent loaded any pics in it yet.

Here's my Pelican Predator DLX 11.3 ready to go. javascript:amaf_insertHTML('');amaf_toggleInline(93,229898,0);

Just bought a 1992 Bass Cat, 18ft with a 150 hp Mercury XR6. In very good condition and reliable.  Had to buy a new battery so that problem is solved. Looking forward to many hour on the lakes this year.  Doing some local bass tournaments, hopefully be in the money more this year, big fun either way.

Just bought this over the weekend. Ready to fish!!!

MY BOAT IS A 1995 RANGER WITH A 90 HOURSE JOHNSON.D:\My Pictures\ALL MY FISHING FOLDERS ALL YEARS\ FISHING AND BOATING TRIPS 2008\Mark`s First Fishing Trip\MARK KNOTTS FISHING FIRST FISHING TRIP 004.jpg

bought a 13 foot Meyers aluminum V, now I need to sell the big one. 1998 Fisher avenger Sport with 90-hp Mercury and Minn-Kota trolling motor with bow mount.

My boat is 1997 Sylvan Sea Monster.....16 ft, currently being re-powered from a 20 h.p. Honda 4 stroke to a 60 h.p. Suzuki 4 stroke. I have a Minnkota 80 lb. thrust bow mounted electric as well that can be set to follow a set direction, and when locked in , will automatically compensate for wind shear and keep boat on pre set course.

1979 Ranger V178 115 Rude

I have a 2010 20 ft Bennington pontoon boat with a 50 HP Yamaha 4 stroke outboard. It is not the fishing version, but I added the trolling motor 1/2 gate and installed a Motorguide 55 lb thrust wireless remote trolling motor, a factory installed livewell under one of the bench seats, an Eagle Cuda 350 Sonar/GPS, and 2 extra large drift socks. It has done well for me seeing as I have 14 Grandchildren and we need a lot of room to go fishing with the family.