Dirty_LT20 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Long story short. I had a pretty serious offshore boat with a pretty serious monthly payment. Luckily it was with a family member so I was able to sell it, pay it off and have a nice chunk of change left over. I have been looking at Hewes and Pathfinders for quite some time not. Even checked out a few 21 Master Anglers, but a lot of them had seen better days. Came across this boat before my boat sold and told the owner if he gave me 1-2 weeks I would buy it with no questions asked. I put my boat up at priced to sell so I could pay off the offshore rig and have enough to pick this girl up and have some money to put a GPS and what not on her. Offshore boat sold in 2 days and I picked it up immediately. I have been having a blast on it for the last solid 2 weeks and getting back into the inshore thing. I have been offshore for the last 4 years and before that I had a pretty gnarly Gheenoe. I definitely missed the days of inshore fishing. Anyways, the boat is a 94 20' Hewes Light Tackle It was redone around 5 years ago with a new tank and factory quality refinished deck and hull. I must say, I feel like I am pushing a cl***ic car when I am out in it. Almost don't want to use live/cut bait on it. I am working on getting the Lowrance HDS5 with Side scan installed this week. Btw, my friend is a very good vinyl guy. He made me the light tackle decal that was missing. If anyone is looking for decals, please let me know. He is pretty reasonable and can make them same day. Any cool info on the early model Hewes Light Tackles? Feel free to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Loco Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sweeeeeeeeeeeet LT! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksail Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 looks great. welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_LT20 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Very nice.. I felt very fortunate when I found mine. I noticed there are no trim tabs. I know in my neck of the water, they're very useful. What bottom unit are you going with? Also, don't forget to register as an owner if you haven't already. Welcome! Would like a couple of the decals for the stern. Let me know how to pay. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_LT20 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Fishtails. Thanks! I am thinking about the Lowrance HDS 5 Gen 2 with Side Scan. It is very helpful with Tarpon in the p***. This boat does not have tabs but seems to do ok with out them for now. And how do I register as an owner? As for decals. Let me know dimensions and what you are looking for and I will send it over to my buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Go to the top of the page and click on "members" then go to owner registration. I'll check the dimensions on the sides of the boat. Raining and dark now. I'll get back tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishbilly Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Nice rig. I got a 93 with a 2003 v max. Thought i won the lotto when ifound it in Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jettyrat3200 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Whats your top speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatOn Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Nice ride. I too was an offshore guy for years but having a blast inshore (where I belong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_LT20 Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 With a 4 blade prop, I hit 61 mph at 6300 RPM. I have only taken it wide open once. I cruise at around 3400 rpm. This boat and motor are very nice and I want it to stay that way. I am never in a rush to fish, or blow a power head haha. Thanks for the compliments guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat_Top Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Great looking boat. I have it's younger, 1995, brother down here in Sarasota. I have both trim tabs and a whale tail on mine and it rides great. Can you send me the info on the decals? See you on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_LT20 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 @ Flat_Top. Feel free to shoot me a text today. 727-288-6772 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rms007 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Love my 94 Hewes LT 20, had the same poling platform as this one and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bever Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Can you forward your friends contact info? I need to have decals made for my lt20. Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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