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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:48 pm
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Launched around 12 noon and was surprised that there weren't many
boats at the ramp - maybe ten/twelve trailers and the ramp was
completely open.
Cruising out of the launch area, the water was flat dead calm and not
another boater in sight. Once I made Middle Pond on Webster Lake, I
looked around - nothing - nobody. Then I heard the music and figured
out that there was a concert going on at Indian Ranch - that must have
been where the boats were anchored in Reid Smith Cove.
So I decided to open up the engine and let it rip.
Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a speed fiend - I like speed, but
not in an open boat at that speed.
Man that boat is fast.
Other than that, it was a pretty good afternoon - weather front moving
in and the fish were active for a couple of hours - mostly largemouth
in the 2 lb range, but I managed to hit a very nice smallmouth in the
3 lb range - unusual for this time of year in shallow water - usually
you have to hunt them in the deeper parts of the lake.
Well, the boat goes back tomorrow morning - my Ranger won't be ready
until the middle of the week and that's fine - I've got some home
projects to do while Mrs. Wave is away - like paint the bedroom. Nice
surprise for her as she's been after me to do it for the past couple
of years. |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:48 pm
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
> Launched around 12 noon and was surprised that there weren't many
> boats at the ramp - maybe ten/twelve trailers and the ramp was
> completely open.
>
> Cruising out of the launch area, the water was flat dead calm and not
> another boater in sight. Once I made Middle Pond on Webster Lake, I
> looked around - nothing - nobody. Then I heard the music and figured
> out that there was a concert going on at Indian Ranch - that must have
> been where the boats were anchored in Reid Smith Cove.
>
> So I decided to open up the engine and let it rip.
>
> Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>
> I'll be the first to admit that I'm a speed fiend - I like speed, but
> not in an open boat at that speed.
>
> Man that boat is fast.
>
> Other than that, it was a pretty good afternoon - weather front moving
> in and the fish were active for a couple of hours - mostly largemouth
> in the 2 lb range, but I managed to hit a very nice smallmouth in the
> 3 lb range - unusual for this time of year in shallow water - usually
> you have to hunt them in the deeper parts of the lake.
>
> Well, the boat goes back tomorrow morning - my Ranger won't be ready
> until the middle of the week and that's fine - I've got some home
> projects to do while Mrs. Wave is away - like paint the bedroom. Nice
> surprise for her as she's been after me to do it for the past couple
> of years.
I thought you were going to accompany the working member of your
immediate household to the cultural center of the universe down here? |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:48 pm
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On Jul 6, 5:48 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing <em....DeleteThis@swsportsremove.org>
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> Launched around 12 noon and was surprised that there weren't many
> boats at the ramp - maybe ten/twelve trailers and the ramp was
> completely open.
>
> Cruising out of the launch area, the water was flat dead calm and not
> another boater in sight. Once I made Middle Pond on Webster Lake, I
> looked around - nothing - nobody. Then I heard the music and figured
> out that there was a concert going on at Indian Ranch - that must have
> been where the boats were anchored in Reid Smith Cove.
>
> So I decided to open up the engine and let it rip.
>
> Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>
> I'll be the first to admit that I'm a speed fiend - I like speed, but
> not in an open boat at that speed.
>
> Man that boat is fast.
>
> Other than that, it was a pretty good afternoon - weather front moving
> in and the fish were active for a couple of hours - mostly largemouth
> in the 2 lb range, but I managed to hit a very nice smallmouth in the
> 3 lb range - unusual for this time of year in shallow water - usually
> you have to hunt them in the deeper parts of the lake.
>
> Well, the boat goes back tomorrow morning - my Ranger won't be ready
> until the middle of the week and that's fine - I've got some home
> projects to do while Mrs. Wave is away - like paint the bedroom. Nice
> surprise for her as she's been after me to do it for the past couple
> of years.
Guess I missed something, what boat are you in? BTW, that 30 foot
"2006 Team Fountain Offshore" fishing boat is still for sale, but not
being pushed too hard.... >> Stay informed about: Scary boat ride... |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:48 pm
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On Jul 6, 6:36 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing <em....RemoveThis@swsportsremove.org>
wrote:
> On Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:59:30 -0400, HK <payer33....RemoveThis@mypacks.net> wrote:
> >Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
> >> Launched around 12 noon and was surprised that there weren't many
> >> boats at the ramp - maybe ten/twelve trailers and the ramp was
> >> completely open.
>
> >> Cruising out of the launch area, the water was flat dead calm and not
> >> another boater in sight. Once I made Middle Pond on Webster Lake, I
> >> looked around - nothing - nobody. Then I heard the music and figured
> >> out that there was a concert going on at Indian Ranch - that must have
> >> been where the boats were anchored in Reid Smith Cove.
>
> >> So I decided to open up the engine and let it rip.
>
> >> Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>
> >> I'll be the first to admit that I'm a speed fiend - I like speed, but
> >> not in an open boat at that speed.
>
> >> Man that boat is fast.
>
> >> Other than that, it was a pretty good afternoon - weather front moving
> >> in and the fish were active for a couple of hours - mostly largemouth
> >> in the 2 lb range, but I managed to hit a very nice smallmouth in the
> >> 3 lb range - unusual for this time of year in shallow water - usually
> >> you have to hunt them in the deeper parts of the lake.
>
> >> Well, the boat goes back tomorrow morning - my Ranger won't be ready
> >> until the middle of the week and that's fine - I've got some home
> >> projects to do while Mrs. Wave is away - like paint the bedroom. Nice
> >> surprise for her as she's been after me to do it for the past couple
> >> of years.
>
> >I thought you were going to accompany the working member of your
> >immediate household to the cultural center of the universe down here?
>
> Things changed - personal issue.
>
> Probably late July now.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:36 pm
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On Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:59:30 -0400, HK <payer33859 DeleteThis @mypacks.net> wrote:
>Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>> Launched around 12 noon and was surprised that there weren't many
>> boats at the ramp - maybe ten/twelve trailers and the ramp was
>> completely open.
>>
>> Cruising out of the launch area, the water was flat dead calm and not
>> another boater in sight. Once I made Middle Pond on Webster Lake, I
>> looked around - nothing - nobody. Then I heard the music and figured
>> out that there was a concert going on at Indian Ranch - that must have
>> been where the boats were anchored in Reid Smith Cove.
>>
>> So I decided to open up the engine and let it rip.
>>
>> Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>>
>> I'll be the first to admit that I'm a speed fiend - I like speed, but
>> not in an open boat at that speed.
>>
>> Man that boat is fast.
>>
>> Other than that, it was a pretty good afternoon - weather front moving
>> in and the fish were active for a couple of hours - mostly largemouth
>> in the 2 lb range, but I managed to hit a very nice smallmouth in the
>> 3 lb range - unusual for this time of year in shallow water - usually
>> you have to hunt them in the deeper parts of the lake.
>>
>> Well, the boat goes back tomorrow morning - my Ranger won't be ready
>> until the middle of the week and that's fine - I've got some home
>> projects to do while Mrs. Wave is away - like paint the bedroom. Nice
>> surprise for her as she's been after me to do it for the past couple
>> of years.
>
>I thought you were going to accompany the working member of your
>immediate household to the cultural center of the universe down here?
Things changed - personal issue.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:21 am
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Short Wave Sportfishing <email.TakeThisOut@swsportsremove.org> wrote in
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> like paint the bedroom.
Flat black is good for bedrooms. Lets you sleep all morning or take a nice
nap even if the sun is shining in the window!
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:53 am
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On Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:09:17 -0700 (PDT),
justwaitafrekinminute.RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
>On Jul 6, 5:48 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing <em....RemoveThis@swsportsremove.org>
>wrote:
>> Launched around 12 noon and was surprised that there weren't many
>> boats at the ramp - maybe ten/twelve trailers and the ramp was
>> completely open.
>>
>> Cruising out of the launch area, the water was flat dead calm and not
>> another boater in sight. Once I made Middle Pond on Webster Lake, I
>> looked around - nothing - nobody. Then I heard the music and figured
>> out that there was a concert going on at Indian Ranch - that must have
>> been where the boats were anchored in Reid Smith Cove.
>>
>> So I decided to open up the engine and let it rip.
>>
>> Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>>
>> I'll be the first to admit that I'm a speed fiend - I like speed, but
>> not in an open boat at that speed.
>>
>> Man that boat is fast.
>>
>> Other than that, it was a pretty good afternoon - weather front moving
>> in and the fish were active for a couple of hours - mostly largemouth
>> in the 2 lb range, but I managed to hit a very nice smallmouth in the
>> 3 lb range - unusual for this time of year in shallow water - usually
>> you have to hunt them in the deeper parts of the lake.
>>
>> Well, the boat goes back tomorrow morning - my Ranger won't be ready
>> until the middle of the week and that's fine - I've got some home
>> projects to do while Mrs. Wave is away - like paint the bedroom. Nice
>> surprise for her as she's been after me to do it for the past couple
>> of years.
>
>Guess I missed something, what boat are you in? BTW, that 30 foot
>"2006 Team Fountain Offshore" fishing boat is still for sale, but not
>being pushed too hard....
Yeah I know - I'm still thinking another Contender.
I was in a borrowed Z21 Ranger for the weekend - my boat is in South
Windsor for trailer repairs - MAJOR trailer repairs. :>) >> Stay informed about: Scary boat ride... |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:55 am
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On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:21:34 +0000, Larry <noone.DeleteThis@home.com> wrote:
>Short Wave Sportfishing <email.DeleteThis@swsportsremove.org> wrote in
>news:cue2749qift2g5i9lnl9gk55c1ttg4ofgb@4ax.com:
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>> like paint the bedroom.
>
>Flat black is good for bedrooms. Lets you sleep all morning or take a nice
>nap even if the sun is shining in the window!
>
>She'd be really surprised, then!
My wife is pure as the driven snow Irish.
Pastels are the order of the day.
If I painted it black, I'd be sleeping with my Border Collies and
while my Border Collies are great dogs and constant companions, I'm
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:19 pm
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:42 pm
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On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:19:31 -0400, gfretwell.RemoveThis@aol.com wrote:
>On Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:48:47 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
><email.RemoveThis@swsportsremove.org> wrote:
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>>Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>
>What kind of fuel consumption do you have at 70?
Not good. :>)
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:21 pm
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" <email.DeleteThis@swsportsremove.org> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:19:31 -0400, gfretwell.DeleteThis@aol.com wrote:
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>>On Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:48:47 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
>><email.DeleteThis@swsportsremove.org> wrote:
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>>>Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>>
>>What kind of fuel consumption do you have at 70?
>
> Not good. :>)
>
> Probably somewhere around 20 gallons pe hour.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:45 pm
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> On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:42:59 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
> <email.DeleteThis@swsportsremove.org> wrote:
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>>>What kind of fuel consumption do you have at 70?
>>
>>Not good. :>)
>>
>>Probably somewhere around 20 gallons pe hour.
>
>
> Ouch, That is like throwing a quarter over the side every second.
> It is about what I expected to hear tho.
> I know my stucco contractor was crying that he just put $4000 in his
> 47 footer and he was probably going to need to fill up again before
> they got back from the Keys. I had just given him $1600 cash and joked
> that he could fill up his boat now.
To some of us, 20 gph is pretty damn good. I can't complain too much
though. The new old boat burns just about 24 gph at an easy cruise. I just
don't push it much beyond that required to get on plane and trim it out.
That's not bad for gas engines on a 40 foot boat.
I feel badly for a few friends running high powered sportsfish type boats
burning 40, 50 or more gph. One guy I know with a new, 50' Buddy Davis burns
upwards of 80 gph or more running out to the Canyons. Haven't seen him go
out much this year.
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:45:02 -0400, "Eisboch" <nothere.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com>
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><gfretwell.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote in message
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>> On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:42:59 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
>> <email.TakeThisOut@swsportsremove.org> wrote:
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>>>>What kind of fuel consumption do you have at 70?
>>>
>>>Not good. :>)
>>>
>>>Probably somewhere around 20 gallons pe hour.
>>
>> Ouch, That is like throwing a quarter over the side every second.
>> It is about what I expected to hear tho.
>> I know my stucco contractor was crying that he just put $4000 in his
>> 47 footer and he was probably going to need to fill up again before
>> they got back from the Keys. I had just given him $1600 cash and joked
>> that he could fill up his boat now.
>
>To some of us, 20 gph is pretty damn good. I can't complain too much
>though. The new old boat burns just about 24 gph at an easy cruise. I just
>don't push it much beyond that required to get on plane and trim it out.
>That's not bad for gas engines on a 40 foot boat.
>
>I feel badly for a few friends running high powered sportsfish type boats
>burning 40, 50 or more gph. One guy I know with a new, 50' Buddy Davis burns
>upwards of 80 gph or more running out to the Canyons. Haven't seen him go
>out much this year.
It's really interesting when I get to use different boats - I like to
play around and compare to my boat. What I have found out over the
eight years I've owned my 200 C Ranger it that it doesn't behave like
other boats when we're discussing things like GPH/MPG.
When I had the 200 FICHT (20" shaft/no jack plate/three blade prop) on
it, it had better performance figures than similar boats, but not
anywhere near significant - maybe .5/.75 gph better than the FICHTS on
my first Contender for instance. When I repowered with the ETEC 200
HO (25" shaft/jack plate/four blade prop) it became a whole different
ball game and there were significant performance gains ever over the
second Contender that had the same engines on it.
I can't honestly say exactly what the combination of engine and boat
is that makes it unique. It's about 1,200 lbs heavier than current
models of the same boat and it's hull configuration is slightly
different. Compared to other boats of it's style and configuration,
it outperforms in terms of speed and fuel efficiency by a pretty
significant amount.
I don't think I'll ever sell it - well unless somebody want to offer
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:07:56 -0700, "Calif Bill"
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>"Short Wave Sportfishing" <email RemoveThis @swsportsremove.org> wrote in message
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>> On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:19:31 -0400, gfretwell RemoveThis @aol.com wrote:
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>>>On Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:48:47 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
>>><email RemoveThis @swsportsremove.org> wrote:
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>>>>Chickened out at 70 mph when the boat started to chine walk.
>>>
>>>What kind of fuel consumption do you have at 70?
>>
>> Not good. :>)
>>
>> Probably somewhere around 20 gallons pe hour.
>
>That actually sounds like pretty good fuel economy. 3.5 mpg.
Figure fuel consumption at half a pound per hour per horsepower. That
is the textbook figure.
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