I am trying to replace the antenna mount on my boat (2005 19' Proline Center Console). It had a plastic mount on the side of the boat which cracked and broke (I've purchased a new stainless steel mount)
The antenna wire is run through the mount and into the boat hull, and then up to the top of...
I am retiring and heading to Bradenton, Florida in just a little over 5 weeks.
I bought a 2005 19' Proline Center Console fishing boat with a 115 Mercury (Optomax) Outboard, last March (2009).
Having to head back to Mass. I "buttoned" it up....put some stabilizer in the gas tank (had about 1/4...
Well, Almost there!
I'll be retiring in just about 5 1/2 weeks and heading down to Bradenton, Florida for good.
Actually just came back from two weeks down there - pretty damn cold!!
Only got the boat out once (bought it last March and this is only the second time I've had it out)
I'll be...
I purchased a 2005 19' Proline Center Console fishing boat with a 2005 115 Mercury Outboard in March (S.W. Florida).
I am not yet a full time resident (although will be upon retiring in 6 months) and parked the boat in March 2009.
I did disconnect the batteries, and put stabilizer in the...
Don't know if this is the correct forum for this??
But, how difficult (and expensive...minus the cost for the outboard) is it to set up a "kicker"?
I have a 2005 Proline CC with a 115 Mecury outboard.....the boat will be used (8 months till retirement - can't wait!!!!!!!!!) mostly for fishing...
Hey guys.......
Getting a littlle "antsy" up north here......
Can't wait till I get back down to Florida for good....start using my new boat!!
What type of fishing is "hot" now?? What kinds of fish is everyone catching??
Thanks,
I've done mostly fresh water fishing in my life.
Will be retired in Bradenton, Florida within 10 months and doing a lot of fishing on my new boat (2005 Proline CC with 115 Merc OB)
Being new to salt water fishing - what does everyone use for equipment (rod and reels??)
I know if does depend...
Thought I'd start a new threat on the Kicker Engine....
Don't see that many boats with smaller engine "Kickers".....
Figured I'd do a poll to find out??
Poll: Do you have a smaller "Kicker" engine on your boat??
Just looking for some general information.
Just got done reading a threat on "helping other boaters" - towing stranded boaters in, to be exact.
Just wondering how many boaters out there had some kind of smaller "kicker" engine on their boats for emergencys?
How practical is this? Is it...
What's hot, and what's biting - Florida West Central Gulf??
Looking to see what everyone is catching now?
What methods are you using and the "hot spots"??
Rick
All right....Needed to start a new thread....lol.
Sam and Rick, I'm sure you both will chime in on this one.
I've never caught a barricuda......
Just wondering if anyone "targets" these fish......
Do realize that they are no good to eat.....but are they good sport fish?
I think I heard that...
Looking for specific advice for trolling.
Will be fishing the Sarasota-Bradenton area (Gulf) and looking for information as to tactics used when trolling.
I'm a real newbie and don't know anything about this at all.
I have a "new" 2005 Proline 19' center console fishing boat with a 115...
Just bought a fishing boat:
2005 Proline 19' sport center console with 115 Mercury Outboard.
Got a couple of tackle boxes with it...
Have some lures......huge diving lures...some 8 - 10" long. I assume for "trolling" but what kind of fish would these be used for??
I do know the prior owner...
I just recently purchased a 2005 Proline Center console fishing boat - with a Mercury 115 HP outboard.
I got a cover for the entire boat, as well as the outboard motor.
I have the boat stored in Bradenton, Florida and we will be returning to Massachusetts for the Summer shortly - we most...
I've been looking a a few boats in the Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida area....
Seen a couple of center console "Dusky" boats that were reasonably priced........anyone know anything about this brand?
Any info appreciated.
Rick
