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I just bought a 19' Monark 190 King, which is an aluminum boat. It has a stepped transom. I measure the transom where I want to mount the kicker. It is 23" from the top of the transom straight down to the bottom of the hull. The lowest point of the hull (under the main motor) is 28 inches.

Can I get away with running a long shaft (20 inches), or do I need to run a xl long (25 inches) shaft?

I really don't want to run a bracket and hope one of the 2 will work.

Thanks,

Brandon

I should have sent him an email. I saw that he has special pricing for local guys.

Well I changed my mind...go figure!

I ended up buying two new Big Jon electric Capt. Paks. I paid $545 for the pair combined. They were kinda stripped down though. They only have a clamp on rod holder instead of the 2 adjustables. It is also missing the ball cradle. They will get me in the game cheap. I was going to put them on traxstech track swivels anyway. I will buy the auto stops down the road if I think I need them. I feel better buying a michigan made product versus the Walkers that were Canadian made. Also like the sectional booms so I can find which lengths work well for me. Tip up booms are a plus too. Thanks for all the recommendations.

Hopefully I can hit the big water before the year is over.

I think I am going to go with the Walker Kokanee Electrics. They have 3 foot booms, auto stops, and positive ion, and swivel mounts. For 384 each I didnt think that was bad. I am only going to run 2 off the sides towards the back of boat. Wish i could run them straight off the rear, but I have a seat that folds down into a casting platform that would get in the way.

I found some used cannon 10 mags with 42 inch booms on ebay that I also liked, but they don't have the auto shut off. You guys seem to think the auto shut offs are the way to go to save time and gear.

Thanks for the help,

Brandon

Those water pics look like you were fishing in the bahamas. Beautiful pictures.

My new favorite is "you'll shut up when you're talking to me"

How are the preloaded inland lakes on the Raymarine? Now I am just contemplating between the a57 with the preloaded maps or without. Are the great lakes part of the inland maps?

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I thought that was Priority One I saw in the driveway. I would have stopped in to say hi, but i wasn't sure my eyes read the side of the boat right as we zipped by. Thanks for putting the pic in!!!

I tried to post the pic in this thread, but it says I may not post attachments. I did post the pics in the gallery under boats. I fat fingered it though and put 2002 instead of 2003

Frank,

Do you have a house right on the bay? I think I saw Priority one on my way up to Alpena.

Just got back from picking up the boat. The boat is really clean and all the issues can easily be corrected. I don't know much about what went down with much, but John was upfront about the issues with me. The motor can easily be dropped down a notch. With all used stuff though, you definitely absorb some risk. Only time will tell though.

Thanks guys,

Brandon

I pick up my new boat tomorrow and need a combo unit. I have it narrowed down to 2. 1st is a humminbird 788 ci. The 2nd is a Raymarine Raymarine A-Series Chartplotter/Fishfinder with Inland US Charts.

My last boat had a Humminbird 757 ci and I liked it but I had to send it in the first year for a new transducer. Customer service had it back in a week though. I also didn't really care for how the unit snapped into the mount.

I can get the bird for less than $500. I can get the Raymarine for just over $700. I have heard nothing but great things about the Raymarine. Just want to know if it is worth the extra $215?

I have a place on Houghton Lake so that's where it will mostly be used. I will also be fishing the Sag Bay, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan.

Spending the money for the Raymarine isn't a problem as long as I am getting a superior product.

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Brandon

They will be on the sides.

The biggest spread I will run is 2 riggers and 4 divers.

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What size downrigger booms should I be looking at? I had short booms on my 16.5 lund. I am picking up my new to me boat this Saturday and want to start outfitting it with tracks and riggers. Just want to know if you guys like 42 inch booms or the 2 fters? I need to get 2 for a 19ft aluminum boat.

Thanks,

Brandon

I called and talked to John. He said that the guy looking at it wasn't wanting to pay full price and didn't want to leave a deposit. Kinda feel bad now that your buddy was the guy.

Brandon

Well i just put money down on the boat. Picking it up Saturday!

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Yes it was the Monark! Dang!

Thanks,

Brandon

There is a boat at Signature Motors in Alpena right on US 23 that I am interested in. Just don't want to drive from Flint Area only to find out it is a pile. I know it is a long shot. Just hoping someone lives real close and likes to look at boats:) Would be willing to ship someone some new spoons for checking it out. If willing please pm me. If not, looks like a road trip!

Thanks,

Brandon

Yeah I am in no hurry. Just new to the cuddy type boats. I really like the trophies so that will prob be what I focus on. So if you guys see any great deals on one please pm me. I would like to stay between 19' and 23'. Would be great to find a nicely rigged one that is less than 10 years old with an outboard. Thanks again guys.

That's kind of what I thought. The boat looks exceptionally clean but it looks more like a family cruiser than a fish slaying machine.

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I have the itch to get another boat. Sold my Lund and want to get into a big water boat. Looking at a 1994 2355 Bayliner Ciera Sunbridge. The transom doesn't look the best for fishing, but what do I know? Also, the boat I am looking at had some gelcoat cracks in the hull that are getting fixed as we speak. Is that something to be worried about after it is fixed. Boat has less than 200 hours and is priced at 12,000. Does that seem inline with comparable boats?

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Brandon

Went up to houghton lake this past weekend and passed a 25ish foot bayliner with a great lakes fisherman decal on it. I wanted to stop and check it out but was tight on time to get back to Genesee County. Just wondering about the boat. Sold my Lund at beginning of season and looking to get into a big water boat.

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Brandon

Is this boat still for sale?

How many feet of mono backer and how many feet of 30 lb power pro? Also what lb for the backer (20)? These will be used for my diver rods.

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Brandon

Great pic!