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Re: First trip out with the new boat...FAIL!!
[Re: i-Fish]
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11/09/17 12:10 AM
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blackhorse
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exact same thing happened to me except i got my boat launched and did not realize it till i had stopped and boat started filling with water. fortunately the plug was on the inside and was able to get boat going pull the plug and drain water as we were finally on plane and make back to boat ramp. and a livewell hose was not connected, must have happened at the factory. who would think to check that at dealer when boat was delivered? had a happy ending but i was very unhappy.
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Re: First trip out with the new boat...FAIL!!
[Re: DBFishing83]
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11/10/17 12:03 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Yes, I pumped out the rest of the water from the ramp. But, I’m glad I wasn’t in the middle of the lake to find out if it could keep up with the substantial amount of water that was filling the hull at an alarming rate. if the bilge pump failed to work or keep up ......... all you have to do is fire the motor up and take off ,,,,,,, the boat will drain as you drive. some people do not this little fun fact of boating. Gotta stop sooner or later then what. He said he never got the boat off the trailer or didn't you read his post.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: First trip out with the new boat...FAIL!!
[Re: i-Fish]
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11/10/17 03:04 AM
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EZ_Legend
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This is so crazy! I was in some thick stuff fishing once and my buddy got hung up, when I backed up for him I bumped a stump and heard a snap (told myself it was a branch but deep down I knew what it was). I had nailed the drain port and cracked it, water comes in REAL fast!!
2003 Legend LE21 Optimax 225
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Re: First trip out with the new boat...FAIL!!
[Re: i-Fish]
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11/10/17 03:26 AM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,379
Kristopher Douglas.
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R&R marine in Pittsburgh lake tested my new Basscat Caracal. Great guys and will highly recommend them to anyone looking for a Basscat.
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Re: First trip out with the new boat...FAIL!!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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11/11/17 05:55 AM
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Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,476
T-racer @ Mallard Marine
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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This is so crazy! I was in some thick stuff fishing once and my buddy got hung up, when I backed up for him I bumped a stump and heard a snap (told myself it was a branch but deep down I knew what it was). I had nailed the drain port and cracked it, water comes in REAL fast!! good to see you back jackson_ranger thanks for your service this week especially!
Mallard Marine Nacogdoches, Tx 936-225-3244 - Authorized Sales/Service Mercury Outboards - Allison Boats
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Re: First trip out with the new boat...FAIL!!
[Re: i-Fish]
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11/12/17 03:37 PM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 471
Reds Bass Guide on Sandlin
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So I take new girlfriend fishing. Her Dad lives at Fork and is a quality fisherman. Im 50 fished all my life won a few tournaments and can launch my boat in the dark in seconds, Rope attached to trailer back in slide off boat pull up untie park truck n go... First time w girlfriend and I leave one strap on back. Unsure why boat won't slide I back up further. Boat is now off to the side , Cant pull up to get strap off. Im in the cold water trying to muscle bow back on. Finally get it right and go. Two weeks later were with Dad at a dinner. He ask her. how did fishing go ..... F
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Re: First trip out with the new boat...FAIL!!
[Re: i-Fish]
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11/13/17 02:49 PM
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fish4bass
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I was done with BPS and Motorguide when I contacted BPS (the only MG service location in DFW) about a three year old TM that went dead. "Bring it in"..... so I removed it from the boat and drove two and a half hours each way. After a couple weeks they called and said MG doesn't have parts for that discontinued TM anymore.
And I know who "Jeff" is.
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