Ur Boat Thread - Page 3

osmosis · 05-20-2008, 01:28 PM

I just saw this thread. That Mokai is so awesome!!!! I want one so bad! do you think the clackamas would be a bit much current wise?

My boat: I have a 17'10" Open alumaweld sled with a 90/65 jet and a 8hp 2stroke kicker. a cuda 250 sonar/gps, and a cuda 168 as well. like Troutski, scotty rod holders (have 7), a bimini top, multiple anchor systems, as well as a drift anchor. Its your usual open sled built for salmon and steelhead fishing.
fishes 3 and 4 people in the clackamas and everywhere else, except open ocean of course, comfortably.

McMudpuddle · 05-21-2008, 03:49 PM

Here is a picture of the boat back when the motor was new

Troutski · 05-21-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by McMudpuddle

Here is a picture of the boat back when the motor was new

Is that a two stroke or four

Chuck

Combat Chuck · 05-24-2008, 08:41 PM

Just got a Fish Cat 9-IR.

Troutski · 05-24-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Combat Chuck

Just got a Fish Cat 9-IR.

Nice, thanks for the pictures......what kind of oar keepers are thoes ?

Chuck

GraphiteZen · 05-24-2008, 10:21 PM

See NOW that's great looking truck. Was nice before but now you are rollin at top notch! Did your feet get dunked? If so, don't be bashful about the air pressure. You won't pop it trust me. In fact you want them to stretch in diameter so you float higher over the water and in the water. Congratulations! Isn't that an awesome feeling the first time you push off the bank????

Combat Chuck · 05-24-2008, 10:32 PM

Oar-Rights... they sure are nice. GraphiteZen made sure I picked em up and I'm very glad. I would be clueless about them.

Combat Chuck · 05-24-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteZen

Did your feet get dunked? If so, don't be bashful about the air pressure. You won't pop it trust me. In fact you want them to stretch in diameter so you float higher over the water and in the water. Congratulations! Isn't that an awesome feeling the first time you push off the bank????

Not really my feet, my pants though. The bottom foot near my calf got wet... it really wasn't too bad. I had the seat all the way back. I think the air pressure was about right but I'm sure more wouldn't hurt anything. Im sure glad I replaced those rings with the hitch pins too... I stuck an oar while trying to come in and it picked up the toon. Lots of pressure on those at that moment.

GraphiteZen · 05-24-2008, 10:52 PM

My advice would be to slide the seat forward to the point where when the oars are perpendicular to the side of the pontoons the front of your stomach is about halfway up your forearms. This give the most power and comfort when rowing. At that point loosen the straps and slide the whole frame back. I change my balance by moving the frame and leave the seat alone.

hehe about the rings, I did the same thing on my first trip down a river. Went sideways into a rock and it sucked the o-ring right up through the upright. Why they ship them with o-rings is beyond me. You might want to consider packing and extra set of oarlocks and a little pack of pins just in case. Stuff happens.

More pressure is always a good thing. I would pump them up until the wrinkles disappear but if you want to be cautious no problem. After a while you'll get a feel for the tolerances. I bet that thing scoots doesn't it? I am actually considering getting a set of the new pontoons...

GraphiteZen · 05-24-2008, 11:54 PM

Whoops my bad... I checked my seat and the front of it is about 3'' behind the oarlock. Don't know what I was thinking before

Regardless, this is the best placement I have found for myself.

05-20-2008, 01:28 PM	#21
osmosis Sustained Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beavercreek Posts: 203	I just saw this thread. That Mokai is so awesome!!!! I want one so bad! do you think the clackamas would be a bit much current wise? My boat: I have a 17'10" Open alumaweld sled with a 90/65 jet and a 8hp 2stroke kicker. a cuda 250 sonar/gps, and a cuda 168 as well. like Troutski, scotty rod holders (have 7), a bimini top, multiple anchor systems, as well as a drift anchor. Its your usual open sled built for salmon and steelhead fishing. fishes 3 and 4 people in the clackamas and everywhere else, except open ocean of course, comfortably. Last edited by osmosis : 05-20-2008 at 02:37 PM.

05-21-2008, 03:49 PM	#22
McMudpuddle Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: McMinnville Posts: 64	Here is a picture of the boat back when the motor was new Attached Thumbnails

05-24-2008, 08:41 PM	#24
Combat Chuck Angler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany Posts: 146	Just got a Fish Cat 9-IR. Attached Thumbnails

05-24-2008, 10:21 PM	#26
GraphiteZen Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 362	See NOW that's great looking truck. Was nice before but now you are rollin at top notch! Did your feet get dunked? If so, don't be bashful about the air pressure. You won't pop it trust me. In fact you want them to stretch in diameter so you float higher over the water and in the water. Congratulations! Isn't that an awesome feeling the first time you push off the bank???? __________________ When I die, screw some hooks into my spine and head for the deep water.

05-24-2008, 10:52 PM	#29
GraphiteZen Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 362	My advice would be to slide the seat forward to the point where when the oars are perpendicular to the side of the pontoons the front of your stomach is about halfway up your forearms. This give the most power and comfort when rowing. At that point loosen the straps and slide the whole frame back. I change my balance by moving the frame and leave the seat alone. hehe about the rings, I did the same thing on my first trip down a river. Went sideways into a rock and it sucked the o-ring right up through the upright. Why they ship them with o-rings is beyond me. You might want to consider packing and extra set of oarlocks and a little pack of pins just in case. Stuff happens. More pressure is always a good thing. I would pump them up until the wrinkles disappear but if you want to be cautious no problem. After a while you'll get a feel for the tolerances. I bet that thing scoots doesn't it? I am actually considering getting a set of the new pontoons... __________________ When I die, screw some hooks into my spine and head for the deep water. Last edited by GraphiteZen : 05-24-2008 at 10:57 PM.

05-24-2008, 10:32 PM	#27
Combat Chuck Angler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany Posts: 146	Oar-Rights... they sure are nice. GraphiteZen made sure I picked em up and I'm very glad. I would be clueless about them.

05-24-2008, 11:54 PM	#30
GraphiteZen Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 362	Whoops my bad... I checked my seat and the front of it is about 3'' behind the oarlock. Don't know what I was thinking before Regardless, this is the best placement I have found for myself. __________________ When I die, screw some hooks into my spine and head for the deep water.

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