Recent content by Dschaffer

The seller sent me the dimensions of the fishing deck of the 250. It is actually a bit smaller than the V20. It has more width, but not length. Thats a deal killer for me. I like the idea of having a cabin but there is no way I’m getting a bigger boat with a smaller “dance” floor. Thanks...

I would most likely continue to trailer the boat as I am just 10 minutes away from the launch. From what I***8217;ve gathered, it sounds like launching/loading the 250, solo, isn***8217;t too bad. What I don***8217;t like about the situation is that It is bare bones in regards to fishing...

My V20 is an I/O, so I***8217;m used to it. The 250 looks to be in really good condition for the age, and always a fresh water boat. He***8217;s asking $7900 but it has nothing in regards to fishing equipment. I would essentially be moving around $10,000 of stuff off my V20 to get the boat...

Hey all. Any experience with the 250’s? An 86 Sportsman has come up for sale not too far from me and I thought it might be an upgrade (more room, maybe handle bigger waves?) from the V20? It’s an IO, from the pics and conversation, it looks to be very well taken care of. I can’t find any...

Nice! Great idea. Thanks for sharing

Your profile picture tells a different story! How you managed to hold that mighty beast long enough for a picture, is the stuff of legends! I rarely fish more than 6ish hours. I think if I got a bag big enough for say 10 20lb Salmon, I would be pretty well covered. I could put frozen...

Yeah. I***8217;m pretty happy with my current setup which is similar to what you do. I put the cooler on the bow when others are fising with me but usually I just bungee the cooler handle around the passenger seat and use it as a bench. King and Coho are my favorite. I can get into other...

Hey all, I am trying to decide between continuing to use my 120 qt cooler, which I often bungee to the rails on the deck above the cuddy, or buying a fish bag and keeping it in the floor storage locker. I fish mostly for Lake Michigan Salmon that are usually 15 to 30lbs. I believe the state...

Nice job. More then I want to do. Diaphragm is definitely the way to go. The pump I’m looking at has a 6’ vertical draw so my pipe out the back idea should be good to go. Where are you putting the hose and sprayer on the V20?

I bet you’re right. I see they have portable versions where you can put the hose/tube overboard while using. Maybe I just need to make one of those into a more permanent set up. I actually like that idea quite a bit. Thanks

Thanks. I’m in fresh water only. I currently just splash a bucket on the deck so a sprayer will be a nice upgrade. Instead of a through hull set up I wonder if it would work for me to run a piece of 1” pvc down the transom to below the water line. Then just elbow through somewhere in the...

Hey all, I’m thinking about installing a raw water wash down kit and am looking for recommendations on brands and installation locations. I might also install an additional bilge pump so if you have a recommendation for that as well, please share. Thanks

I’m thinking about one of these to use for autopilot while trolling for salmon. I would use my kicker for speed and the minkota to hold a course. Will the 60” stay in the water trolling into 2-3’ waves?

Hard to tell much from these pictures. Hopefully I can see it in person soon.

A couple of pictures