fsusteve Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 The snaps are definitely a better idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Well, not to be out done by Bever or Squidmotion, Reel Loco rode the LT high & dry on Charlotte Harbor today. Found out she won't run in 4". Knew I was in trouble when I saw the tops of the gr*** bent over. Two of my grandkids will have a good story to tell when they go back north. Thank God for SeaTow! RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Hey Gary! I think we've all done that a few times! I'll tell ya, it's a fine way to clean up a prop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 It will also remove all those nasty barnacles that buildup on the bottom of your hull. Hahaha How fast were you goin? Geez! Look pretty high and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 You weren't going fast enough Gary. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bever Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Its good to have company when that happens! Ha.. Glad nothing was damaged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsusteve Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 If you're not hitting then you're not trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stallion5020 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Jack it up and hammer it down! That's why you got 150 of those horses for Gary! Four wheel drive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 LOL, you guys are funny ! I'll know NOT to blast thru there at a .7' tide :crazy:. I definately had alot more throttle left but with two of the grandkids on board I'm hesitant to use more. I'd estimate I hit the bar around 28 to 30 mph. Live & learn. I'll crawl under tommorrow & check how much gelcoat I removed :blush: RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 You do realize that 740 Garmin has nav charts in it. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilge rat Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sandbars move as soon as they find out someone put their location on a map!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 CHARTS!??? I thought they were for the fainthearted (lol). I was actually running a track laid down by a guide friend for rough water days. This was the third or fourth time I've run this same track but totally forgot that low tide was 1/2hr before. Fatal move was attempting to read the water more instead of exactly following the guides track :blush: Lesson learned: Pay WAY more attention to tide charts when running skinny :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Gary, just curious but when you insured your boat did you insure for depreciating book value or Agreed Hull Value? If Agreed Hull Value, did the insurance company demand a survey and appraisal? How bad did that rotten sand bar eat the boat of the boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCurt Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Ouch! Been there done that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Gary, just curious but when you insured your boat did you insure for depreciating book value or Agreed Hull Value? If Agreed Hull Value, did the insurance company demand a survey and appraisal? How bad did that rotten sand bar eat the boat of the boat? I insured with Charter Lakes for Agreed Value without survey or appraisal. Looked at the bottom this morning & really did not look too bad. Took off some of the gloss but lot less than what I expected to see. RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 i would have been happy to have that much water... i might have been able to float/push off that.. it stinks, but it happens to everyone. some more than others! like me. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I called the same company and they insisted on a survey and appraisal before they would even give me a quote. :confused: I ended up insuring with Sea Worthy who gave me a very reasonable rate. And yes they wanted either a survey or a Declaration of Rebuild, copy of ALL receipts and portfolio as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdud Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 That ***s you ran her aground, but hey its a flats boat its bound to happen. Im glad I found your thread because it was what gave me the courage to restore my flats boat. I plan on finding the first sandbar and running mine over it to get it over with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 That ***s you ran her aground, but hey its a flats boat its bound to happen. Im glad I found your thread because it was what gave me the courage to restore my flats boat. I plan on finding the first sandbar and running mine over it to get it over with. Glad to hear my rebuild adventure encouraged you to do yours. Looks like you are moving right along . Hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm loving mine RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Update Tried out my new to me Stiletto Bay Pro 111 4x17 prop the other day. Conditions: Light chop, 88deg air temp, 82.5deg water temp, SSE 5-10mph wind, two men(450lbs) loaded for fishing(no cooler or ice) front baitwell full with 25 gals of fuel. Result: 52mph(gps) @ 5700rpm with jackplate raised two inches and trimmed. Hole shot= on plane in boat lenghth with touch of tabs. 30mph @ 3200rpm. Could not break the prop loose in tight turns. Was not squirly at all at wot unlike the Ultima4 4x19 I had tried previuosly that reached 52mph but scared me with the way it chine walked. I'll be testing the prop in skinny water friday. Prop slip calculators say the speed with this pitch is impossible but I'm thinking the cup & progressive pitch may account for that. RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Time to change the signature! Added a power pole today. Going to test it tomorrow in Charlotte Harbor. RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looks sharp! Your gonna love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Probably the best accessory I have ever put on a boat. You will love it! It looks awesome next to that smokin' PRO XS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Probably the best accessory I have ever put on a boat. You will love it! It looks awesome next to that smokin' PRO XS!Looks sharp! Your gonna love it! Wow!!! WHAT A WAY TO FISH! The PP sure made my life easy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Time To make new cushions. This was the old benchseat backrest cushion. It was so skinny that it offered no support when the backrest was closed and we sat on top. Next is the new backrest cushion I made @ 3" thick so it supports the backrest when closed. Last but not least is the new top deck cushion I made to replace the old ratty one. Gotta do something on these cold windy days! I'll add more pics when I get them installed. Right now the LT is sitting at a friends house in Port Charlotte. North Port made me get the LT out of my driveway (not thrilled about that) RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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