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Lonewolf

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Blazer
« on: October 21, 2009, 09:43:37 AM »
Long time reader first time poster,

I’ve been down and not able to fish for quite some time due to a car accident, but now I have got my new boat and hit the Duck a few times to break it in.

It’s pretty much set up except I am trying to figure something out for rod holders, any suggestions?

It has a 40 powerdrive probably should have went with a 55 but seems to pull just fine. I cut the shaft down so it doesn’t stick up so far and get in the way.
I put the anchor wench on because I didn’t think I could pull up a 30# anchor that got wedged into some rocks with a recently broke back.

Leo thanks for showing me the boat on the internet.
Grumpy thanks for telling me about the pyramid it has worked flawlessly.
Glenn thanks for the info on jets.
Mike thanks for the forum, it gave something to look forward to when I was laid up.

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Re: Blazer
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 10:12:11 AM »
Alain,

Love the rig. Very nice work. I am getting ready to have a anti-cavitation plate made for me so I can mount it on my Supreme. It is hard to tell but is your jet foot slightly under your cavitation plate or is that a shadow I see making it look like it is slight over it?

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Re: Blazer
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 10:39:33 AM »
Very cool.

I'm sure it will float you to many fine memories.

Welcome to the forum as a poster!
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 01:51:02 PM »
Very nice boat! Rod holders...  what do you think about Velcro straps up front on the right side?  http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_13322____SearchResults
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 05:00:36 PM »
Steve,
Here are a couple of picts but from what I was told, they called it a "splash plate" to keep water from coming up over the back of the transom. I don't think it helps it from cavitating, not sure.

And Kingfish,
I like that but it has a fold up deck and I wouldn't be able to get in there unless I moved the rods.

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Re: Blazer
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 05:02:55 PM »
SWEET :o :o :o

Now when are we going to run it aground ::)
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 05:13:22 PM »
Great looking rig, looks like that's got a nice shallow draft.  What size jet is that?
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 05:21:00 PM »
Nice boat and welcome to the board.

Steve I put a splash plate on mine. Buy a 2"x6"x15" piece of aluminum L from Ebay or wherever and screw it to the transom so that it rests just aove the foot. Works great.
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2009, 11:11:06 PM »
Lawnman,

It's a 25/20, it ain't no drag boat but plenty fast enough.   
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2009, 08:40:53 AM »
Alain, thanks for the pictures. I see how I saw shadow in the first.

Mike, I have a friend at work that is bending one up for me.
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2009, 12:43:56 PM »
Sweet looking ride Alan, how's the Duck fishing?

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Re: Blazer
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2009, 11:28:12 AM »
Quote from: grumpy on October 22, 2009, 12:43:56 PM
Sweet looking ride Alan, how's the Duck fishing?

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They make a real bad squawking sound when you set the hook. ;D
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2009, 01:18:52 PM »
Quote from: grumpy on October 22, 2009, 12:43:56 PM
Sweet looking ride Alan, how's the Duck fishing?
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2009, 04:38:45 PM »
Looking awful good there Alain, can'gt wait to see that bad boy.  How is it with that Merc?  That is one heck of a nice boat man.

here are some ideas on fly rod holders, if you take some of these ideas and apply your technical and mechanical skills  I am sure you will come up with some great holders

http://www.bearsden.com/page637.html
this one, So-Lo Marine Rod Rack Combos , looks like it might just get the job done.

http://www.bluewaternet.com/products.html
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Re: Blazer
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2009, 07:35:49 AM »
Thumper, you are like a boat slut.  Hop from one ride to another.  Icthus.

Awesome Boat--- how shallow can you run it????
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