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This is a great quote "It is becoming more apparent that I know less and need to learn more." One of my favorite sayings is very similar "The more I learn the less I know." I wish I had a photo of it but I built a cushioned bow platform on the Whaler and cut the bottom out of a 2 person dome...

I used to take my 30 year old BW Montauk with 20 year old engine 20NM out of Ocean City MD no problem. Pick your days, know your boat, and watch the weather. This is my first season in my 05 228, still learning the boat and getting the kinks out so I didn't run far offshore this year but...

That rod/beer holder looks cool. Anybody know if it fits the standard size Grady cup holder?

I also run at night and the way the bow rail reflects light it kills visibility. I just installed a high power LED bar light under my pulpit, the test fit was promising but didn't have a chance to use it on the water last weekend.

The only way I get any water out of mine is if I pull the plug when it's on the ramp, otherwise the water settles toward the bow. I keep a wrench in the console of my truck and it's the first and last thing I do after retrieving and before launching.

I have an 05 228 with a cherry f225, I can plane at 15kts and comfortably cruise in the mid 20's with decent fuel economy but I'd slap a new f300 if I could.

"An ethernet packet is an ethernet packet, doesn't matter what brand of gear put it on the wire" I spent the bulk of my professional career selling network test equipment so I know a thing or two, this is a bit out of my wheelhouse but I'm sure I can figure it out. The instrument panel on the...

Luckydude I saw on one of the demos the Garmin could be networked with the digital Yamaha's, is that not the case with Simrad? We have the NSS Evo3 with the Airmar 1k on the Regulator and really like it but I'm not opposed to Garmin. I've been bugging my friend with a custom 58 to go Seakeeper...

I'm also in the process of ordering a new enclosure for my 228 so rather than start a new subject I have a few related questions. Seems like every canvas shop has a different opinion on what to do with that front window, flexible U, no window, rigid fold in. I'm in the mid Atlantic region...

A few weeks ago I saw an big Intrepid with Quad 7's and my eyes bugged a bit. His neighbor said the guy has had major issues with all 4 and spent most of the summer in the shop. I think I'm sold on the trip 300' but going to take a couple weeks to see what's out on the used market before...

I think they're the same and the other day I didn't have the key handy but was able to unlock it with the can opener on my Leatherman wave. I rarely lock it since if someone wants to break in they'll probably do more damage to the hatch and door than what they'd likely steal.

Obviously not.

Wow, really early for the BF to be in that close and that must have been a blast. I usually snag and keep one out while trying for fluke and sea bass at the rocks or highlands reef but so far just blues and a stray bass here and there.

Great report and good job with the extra effort on the way in. I can reach the Haskell area on my brother's 24 Regulator but it's a long day trip out of Highlands at 24kts cruise and I don't have the range to safely make it to the Hudson. We usually make a couple offshore runs to the AP/ CC...

Thanks for the info, what speed did you troll? I'll give it a try and let you know if it works out. A couple weeks ago I was trolling for Spanish Macks just east of the 4th island and watched a guy with a tower land 3 in about 20 minutes. After the third i switched my Clark spoons for...

I think the bow thruster and auto pilot is standard with the helm master but I'll make sure and totally agree. His marina in NJ is really tight and the current rips so that's a major issue. This boat may be too big for the rack storage he's in so it may be time to relocate. Those swing out...

This is my first season keeping my new to me 228 in the lower Chesapeake. Been doing OK on Flounder, Spades, and Spanish but really limited success targeting Cobia given how much I've tried. I've seen guys with towers hook up many times but without that height advantage I'm limited to...

Thanks I really appreciate it. I didn't have a great experience with Metal Works when I was looking to install my outrigger bases so I went with small shop Altist Metals in Poquosin. I'm not super happy with a couple things they did but they were super responsive and the price was right. The...

This is my first season in the lower Chesapeake and must say I have a bit of tower envy. $2400 seems reasonable for the tower but how much $ for the whole project including controls? I've caught a couple small ones chumming along with zillions of trash fish. Tried sitting on the roof of my...

My brother is getting ready to order a new 336 Canyon so figured I'd see if any of you are familiar and have some input. I spend a lot of time on it and one day I may own it so want to make sure we set it up right. The big question - if money is no object and helm master is a given, should we...