EarlyRiser

I'm selling a pair of like new heavy duty, adjustable rod holders from Attwood. These include both the bi-axis surface mounts and also the rail mount add-on adapters, too. Heavy duty stainless hardware that I purchased is also included. I used these to hold planer board rods with 10 colors of lead core and big boards and they were rock solid.

Here are links:

http://www.basspro.com/Attwood-Pro-Series-Rod-Holder/product/10205370/
http://www.basspro.com/Attwood-BiAxis-Deck/Side-Mount-Rod-Holder-Mount/product/10205372/
http://www.basspro.com/Attwood-7/8-11/4-Rod-Holder-Rail-Mount-Adapter/product/10205377/

$40 obo -- Located in Ithaca. Could ship to you for $12.

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I used the double uni-knot this yr and it seems to be holding well.

Spike

I also use the double-uni and it serves me very well.

My boat is already in the water for the year. The outboard motors are tipped up out of the water at the moment, but I am thinking I would be better off putting them all the way down in the water to avoid freezing whatever water may be trapped in them from running the motor and today's storms. Does that make sense?

Sold, pending payment.

Updated description and new price.

New price.

I was recently making the same type of move that you describe.  I wound up going with a Trophy Model 2002 (http://www.boattest.com/boats/Boat_video.aspx?ID=575) because my wife wanted to try a cuddy cabin for an occasional overnight, but I also carefully considered a Proline 20DC (http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2001-Pro-Line-20dc-101839798) because it seemed to have a great combination of features.

I hope this helps.

These are pre-drilled for Walker Downriggers, but are big enough to fit other brands, too.  Extremely sturdy aluminum with black powder coat. Fits all 30 degree rod holders. Tube length is 11.5" on long side and 10.5" on short side. $55 for the pair.

I have three gently used Walker Downrigger Swivel Bases for sale. One is actually just a year old and all three are in excellent condition. These are about $100 new. I'm selling for $50 each or all three for $140. 

Pick up in Ithaca/Dryden/Lansing or mailed at buyer's cost.

Send me a PM if interested.

With or without auto stop?

I don't know the guy selling it, but have the same boat. It is a model 2002, 21'7" long. If you look at the more recent Trophy Boats, the new model number is 2102, but it's the same boat because very little has changed with it in 10-15 years.

Sorry. I have one, but have only used it once so far without a problem -- fingers crossed. Maybe disconnect it to try and force it to reset everything and then connect it again? 

If all else fails, the head unit detaches from the wires and comes off the mount very easily, maybe you got a lemon and can return it quickly and easily?

Yep. It was definitely cold water. I found mostly 39-40.5. down south

Thanks. With the improved water levels and the dredging at Myers, I am going to give it a shot there. It's closer to my boat storage anyway.

Sweet. Thanks for the info guys.

Anyone actually launched from Tremain in the last week or two?  If so, how big is your boat?

I'm looking to get out this weekend and I don't know whether to try Myers, Tremain, or drive all the way around to Taughannock. I'm in a 22' Trophy, so I should have 3' of water to be safe.  I've looked at the current water level charts, but hoping for some on the water data, too.

I'll second the Tohatsu Rec. You can get a brand new 8hp long shaft with Electric start delivered for $1900. http://www.onlineoutboards.com/Tohatsu-8-hp-Outboards.html

There is a second feed off the top of the main fuel tank, but I elected to go with the easier option of connecting the fuel line for the kicker to the second output of the water/fuel separator that I use for the main motor (most have one line in with dual lines out).

Kyle

Hey Dave. I wanted a fixed mount and read about the strain that EZ steer can put on steering systems, plus the constant adjustments, so I decided to roll both the steering and the mount into one unit.  The Remote Troll unit sets the motor back somewhere around 12" or so, just enough that I can tip the motor up all the way, but not so far that I can't reach the shift lever and electric start button. Here is a pic of another setup direct from the manufacturer's website showing a kicker on a Trophy with the motor tilted all the way up.

http://www.remotetroll.com/products/RT-200-TL-W.php

I believe a kicker is a great idea for anyone who trolls on big lakes because of both the safety factor and the gas savings. I just set up my new-to-me 2001 Trophy 2002 with a 9.8 Tohatsu on a fixed mount that also has wireless steering included. I also attached a Troll Master throttle so I can dial-in precise trolling speeds. Dying to get it out on the water...

One thing I ran into, though, with the fixed mount was that I had to get an Extra Long Shaft to ensure that it would stay deep enough in the water during rough water.

Here are a couple of pics.

Thanks for all the tips, guys.  Now to monitor the forecast...

Actually, all the smaller Mercury motors are now made by Tohatsu.  Essentially, the stickers and sometimes the handle is the only difference between them.  The pricing is dramatically different, but you are really just paying for the Mercury brand and the Powerplant and just about everything else is exactly the same.

Not sure that there will be any safe ice this coming weekend, so if I wanted to get out in the boat or from shore and try to get some perch for a nice fish fry, where might I try?

I am closest to Cayuga, but could travel up to an hour.

Thanks.

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