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Alloy, I have found that when trolling spreader bars, height is most important. With enough height the line is never in the water & the bars "swim" well. I have trolled them in the flat lines / rod holders & they dont "swim" well. They dive & do not look natural &...

Who here fishes Stellwagen & surrounding areas for cod ? I hear its open season April 1st ! I usally codfish untill the bigger bass get here. Anyone up for a opening day (or close to it) AAB get together ? Share info & possibly meet up ? (no bumpers of course! :lol: ) I should have my boat r...

Great advise, thanks all !!

Thanks guys. I too questioned the big wheel. The previous owner said he liked it & if I dont , I'll just buy a smaller one. As for the seating, I'll have to try that one out also. I fish Boston's south shore for winter flounder to bluefin tuna & everything in between. My off shore runs are u...

Many have asked for some pics. These are the most recent ones I have. She is a 2006 with twin opti 150's with 17 hours on them. A towmaster trailer, garmin 2010 chart plotter , 4kw furuno radar & a furuno 582 sounder. Rumored to reach 60+ mph. Will let you know when shes in !! http://i25.tinypic...

Thats it Nuke, thanks for posting the pic ! No charters for me. She will be well taken care of & reside on my mooring at my house. Im not going to paint the bottom but will beach her into my backyard for monthly washings. Ill report the groath here in Boston. As for tubes, almost all of my fishi...

Sound like you know my new boat Nuke !, except I dont live in Lynn. There are pics of her on Black Lab's web site. I will have some up soon after I get a few things done to her. Thanks Nuke & all others for your great advice !! Although I have owned over 12 boats & hold a 100 ton masters Coa...

Hi Nuke, thanks for the welcome & advice. I just saw this post tonight. My new to me boat is now in my driveway. She is a 2006 Black Lab 26 WA cabin with twin 150's on her. I have a few things to add to her before I get her in the water. My neighbors have all come by asking "can I get a loo...

thanks alloy once again & welder i havent gotten her wet yet... 1 more month !!

just asking what if, as i will be keeping her on a mooring

ill have to look for the plug, i didnt see it but then again im going on 3.5 hrs sleep right now (left at 2 am to pick up the new boat)

Looking at the layup of my boat, if water gets in the bilge, how do you get it out w/o a pump ?? the only acess is right over the tank & you cant see the bottom of the hull. thanks all !

Got my new (to me) boat today ! Its awesome !! i have to remove the old reg #'s & will put new ones elswhere. My ? is how to remove the old ones ( sticky stuff ). The boat is a 2006 & shines like new. On a glass boat I would use acitone & rewax. What to do with alloy & not dull the f...

so is it safe to say that marine groath is less likely on alloy that NON ALLOY? i have seen a mess on a f/glass boat in just weeks

tell us more. how much is needed to coat a 23' boat ? , a 26' ?. where do we buy it ? details, details..... looks good!

thanks nuke, thats exactly the answer i was looking for

Any pointers on an alloy boat. I have owned 12-15 glass boat but am an alloy newbie. I plan on inspecting the zink often & beaching the boat to clean the bottom every 3-4 weeks or so. Any other suggestions from your experience ? Thanks !

Im in boston. I love early season Stellwagen cod!! maby one day I'll get a close up of your rig.
pics to come soon!

thanks alloy & capt dave.
Alloy, i need to folow you to the cod grounds, that looks like a banner day!! I have untill may to get the livewell working (mackrel). I appriciate all your help!!!

Thanks Alloy , that seems the way to go. I'll wait for more pics as I have many ?'s. Capt Dave, rubrails ? I dont get it ? I dont think I have rub rails ?

thanks welder, im in boston, ma. I dont think there is a grate there.I was thinking one of those transom attached pumps ??? but im lookin for beter ideas.

Hello all, I just bought a 26' Black Lab & need to install a washdown / livewell pump. what is the best way to go about this. I would rather not compromise the bottom of the hull ? Anybody have anything they rigged up? Thanks for your input!!