Shack Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Some nice boats and IMO any thing that floats is a nice boat She is not no new Ranger or Lund, but here is my river skow : A little rough around the edges and needs a good cleaning, but gets the job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 what brand of boat is that shack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Pretty sure its an older Ranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckN Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Looks like a 1981 Chrysler Bass Pro Runner 17 with a Chrysler 105hp (modified a wee bit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Looks like a 1981 Chrysler Bass Pro Runner 17 with a Chrysler 105hp (modified a wee bit). Man Chuck, you know your boats Deitz was close. If I recall, back then this was the style of the day for "bass boats" Ya, the motor . She is putting out a little more HP after I went threw it back in 99-00, but I can not say enough for the new 2 wire CDI boxes they have for these old Chrysler's and Force's from CDI Electronics. They actually have a long warranty that comes with them (years rather than days ), increased power (a direct bolt on part that gained me 4-5 mph at WOT) and the all around general running of the engine is much smoother. With the hours I have on this one now, I have even thrown away my old reman factory style spare I had stowed in the boat I was told by the cool bearded guy at Twin City Outboard that this CDI system will never go out, but after running it last year, now I feel safe . They offer pretty much the identical one for older Mercury’s and look nothing like the old rectangle square factory boxes. Now if Chrysler would have had this CDI ignition system back in the day, they might have not been bought out by Force and if Force had it, they might have bought out Mercury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStracker Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just picked up my new boat from Missouri. 08 Pantera II with a 200 opti and a bunch of goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky_Madness Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sharp Rig! You'll love the Opti! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Smokin Hot, Always good to see another CAT in Minnesota!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhawk1750 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Man, awesome boat, you must have short legs for that front seat eh. Just picked up my new boat from Missouri. 08 Pantera II with a 200 opti and a bunch of goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartmanMN Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I like the graphics on that boat. Makes it look fast even when it is standing still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStracker Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Im really happy with it, Now I just need to figure out all the electronics. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBPackerNut Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Well here is a couple, not very good pics, but should get the idea. From the back: Side shot: And packing up that evening: We didn't catch anything but then again I didn't pick up any live bait as I knew we would only have about 3 hours on the water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnham Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 heres my even smaller boat...got it from my grandpa almost 2 years ago but didnt use it till the other day!!i know its not licenced, i just wanted to be sure it floated and such before i forked out the $40. and trust me its going to be used this summer. me my lil bro again, lil bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingmeatwad Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Some sweet boats here, I'll try to post my pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerystud Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 1999 Nitro 175 Sport and my little girl fishing with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitnArgueDuckClub* Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 heres my even smaller boat...got it from my grandpa almost 2 years ago but didnt use it till the other day!!i know its not licenced, i just wanted to be sure it floated and such before i forked out the $40. and trust me its going to be used this summer. me my lil bro again, lil bro Maybe it's just me but I think the lifejackets are a GREAT Idea!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Esboldt Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I like the Z stripe on the side...I mean the lightening bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowRiverRat83 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 GBPackerNut, that Alumacraft is probably one of the coolest boats I've seen on here. Thats my style of boat all the way. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntingislife Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Here's my baby. 1800 Pro-V Tiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solbes Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Nice looking Pro-V Tiller. How do you like the transom Minnkota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnham Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 lol my dad was like you better wear your life jackets, and for once i actually would have for sure worn them even without him saying haha...(i dont always wear it in my 14 ft v hull, usually take it off when im fishing because i cant stand it)but yea i wont take it off in the jon boat lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowRiverRat83 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ha ha, good call on the jackets. That would be my thinking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 It's nothing fancy but its mine!! Actually, its a family heirloom...first boat I ever fished out of as a little girl. 14ft '60 Crestliner and a '63 Johnson 18hp. Both in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnham Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 hey patti, i think its the img code on photobucket that you have to use...hope you get the pic up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBPackerNut Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 GBPackerNut, that Alumacraft is probably one of the coolest boats I've seen on here. Thats my style of boat all the way. Nice! Thanks man! Nice to see some love for regular boats on here, I used to visit another forum a while back, and it seemed like everyone over there was running 65K Rangers and other boats of that caliber. Dont get me wrong, it would be great to have a huge 20' Warrior or Ranger with a 250 on the back. But heck I wouldnt know where to park it, and then I would have to worry about filling the gas tanks! Gotta love some of these older classic boats, reminds me of fishin with dad 20+ years ago. Here is a couple better pictures of my rig... Left Side: Inside from the front: Inside from the rear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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