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Rivets are fine. I've known a few Crestliner owner's who's boats had to go back to the factory to reweld busted welds. Take a ride in the boat as opposed to determining whether it has rivets, welds, not rot construction, etc. I've owned 6 Lunds (2 Pro V's, one Grand Baron 2100, couple Adventure models), a few Sylvan's, Polar Kraft, and a bunch of Starcrafts (2 196 Fishmasters, one 196 Superfisherman, and a few others). Currently own a 196 Fishmaster. For a dry and comfy ride in any wave conditions, the Starcraft has the best riding hull out of all those boats I've owned. Never had a Crestliner because I didn't like the layout and the broken welds scared me off. I'm sure their quality has improved drastically since then but your best thing is to hitch a ride with someone and then make up your mind. Some of us can be very biased based on what we own. I used to really like Lund's until I got into a Starcraft hull.
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DEC Announces Actions to Protect Salmon River Fish Populations
HBC replied to mudflat's topic in Open Lake Discussion
The fin clipping, although conducted over a 3 year period, was only a mere snapshot of the conditions at that time. Natural reproduction will vary with the environmental conditions that are presented each season so to bank on numbers evaluated almost a decade ago on how much stocking is required is silly. One positive - the fishery on Lake Huron has certainly rebounded in the past 5+ years. When Lake O crashes, there will most likely be a resurgence. Gone are the glory days of the 80's and 90's on the quantity of fish that were caught. All of our expensive toys will be traded in for smaller items..... -
DEC Announces Actions to Protect Salmon River Fish Populations
HBC replied to mudflat's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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DEC Announces Actions to Protect Salmon River Fish Populations
HBC replied to mudflat's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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Please explain to me how you will get out on the lake with the main motor if you are concerned with the fuel in there as you stated? How does the main motor work one way but somehow the gas goes bad so you can't make it back in?
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Not too many people run with a separate tank for a kicker these days. If you feel that your fuel tank in your boat may be compromised, you shouldn't be on the water period. I've run kickers off the main tank for over 35 years without issue. I've had main motors that wouldn't start up due to flat batteries but the kicker got me in.
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Tohatsu makes all Merc engines up to 40hp and are good engines. Your 16' boat will be easily pushed with a 5hp Honda or a 6hp of any make. I had both hp sizes on a 16' Sylvan Adventurer and a Princecraft 166 Super Pro. 8hp will be fine but a 6hp will do and just get a 4 stroke to tie directly into the main gas line.
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I would like to thank all of those who replied, especially those that took the time to sign up to this forum and reply specifically to my ad as their first and only post. A special thanks to those who are replying through TapTalk with your phones that are are only sold in Nigeria. I didn't realize that lyman lures were used out there.
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Thanks for the replies so far. Still looking for anything glow belly.
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Looking for original painted eye Lyman lures in 4" or 5" lengths. PM me with what you have and what you want for them.