JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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Got out for a while this afternoon, and in terms of visibility, I cannot
report another day as good.

The air was absolutely crystal-clear and while I usually can see parts of
the "western" Eastern Shore from this side, today was a lot different,
because we could see more of it than ever, and for a much longer area,
north to south.

Even though the winds were out of the northeast, they were light and so
was the chop.

Wow!

You did not sink due to that low transom? ;-)

Glad to hear you had a good day.




You know, it's too bad there probably isn't a Parker dealer near you,
because if there was, you would have a good laugh. Parker makes and has
made boats with the same sort of notched transom for years now, and
virtually all of them are used as salt water fishing boats. There are
18, 21, 23 and 25-footers with the same design transom, and of course,
in the 23, 25, and 28-foot models, you can also get yourself a Parker
with a "full" transom and a bracket. This, though, is one of Parker's
most popular salt water fishing boats:

http://www.parkerboats.net/pages/boa....jsp?boatid=19

Here's the 23-footer:

http://www.parkerboats.net/pages/boa...l.jsp?boatid=8


Oh...forgot...Parker offers a "splashguard" for the model hull I have.
Most buyers do not opt for it or, if they do, have it removed. :}

A number of other very successful boat manufacturers offer boats in the
same size ranges with notched transoms.

When I lived in Florida, I used to wander offshore 20 miles or so in
18-20 foot boats with notched transoms, "euro" transoms, and, in the
case of a 17-foot Boston Whaler a low straight-across transom in a boat
that didn't even have a self-bailing cockpit. Waves crashing over the
stern were never an issue, nor were they an issue at any time in my
boating lifetime. Taking a greenie over the bow was a concern. The low
transom helps get rid of water that might come for a visit that way.

This seems to be "an issue" among some of the posters here, mostly the
ones with little or no ocean experience. Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet. In an open fishing boat. Perhaps
they ought to stick to bitty bodies of water or their bathtubs.

On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:

Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet

Not as "funny" as you think.

I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,

I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:

Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet

Not as "funny" as you think.

I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,

I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.

I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.
http://www.crocs.com/

On Aug 11, 8:35 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:0mjsb3tuaajq7dhjk4djfgd3lq0u9bgnf6@4ax .com...

On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:

Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet

Not as "funny" as you think.

I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,

I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.

I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.http://www.crocs.com/

I have a pair of solomon sneaker/sandals. Fit and look like sneakers,
with a draw string and all quick dry materials. They work great in the
water and look fine with a pair of socks under for dinner.

wrote:
On Aug 11, 8:35 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:0mjsb3tuaajq7dhjk4djfgd3lq0u9bgnf6@4ax .com...

On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:
Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet
Not as "funny" as you think.
I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,
I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.
I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.http://www.crocs.com/

I have a pair of solomon sneaker/sandals. Fit and look like sneakers,
with a draw string and all quick dry materials. They work great in the
water and look fine with a pair of socks under for dinner.



I wear beach sandals. They're non-slip on the bottom and basically are a
padded sole piece with straps. I expect to get wet.

On Aug 11, 8:53 pm, HK wrote:
wrote:
On Aug 11, 8:35 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:0mjsb3tuaajq7dhjk4djfgd3lq0u9bgnf6@4ax .com...

On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:
Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet
Not as "funny" as you think.
I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,
I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.
I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.http://www.crocs.com/

I have a pair of solomon sneaker/sandals. Fit and look like sneakers,
with a draw string and all quick dry materials. They work great in the
water and look fine with a pair of socks under for dinner.

I wear beach sandals. They're non-slip on the bottom and basically are a
padded sole piece with straps. I expect to get wet.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, but I boat in rocky areas, the tough mesh sides and full toe
construction come in handy, and again, they will dry as fast as a pair
of crocks, and they are as comfortable and fitted as a great pair of
sneakers. They won't pull off in mud either like the old boat shoes I
used to have.

Anyway, we had a great day on the water today, caught a bunch of fish,
the kids were taking them by hand, dog chasing squirrels on the shore.
Lost track of my dog, and I never do that. I am a stickler for folks
whos dogs don't listen. Anyway, looked over and he was quietly sitting
down the bank with some other folks, just sittin' there, like he was
supposed to be there. The folks did not seem to mind, we took the time
to apologize anyway. Not quite so hot today, very little wind, it was
a real nice day, will try to post some pictures later.

"HK" wrote in message
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On Aug 11, 8:35 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
messagenews:0mjsb3tuaajq7dhjk4djfgd3lq0u9bgnf6@4ax .com...

On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:
Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet
Not as "funny" as you think.
I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,
I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.
I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.http://www.crocs.com/

I have a pair of solomon sneaker/sandals. Fit and look like sneakers,
with a draw string and all quick dry materials. They work great in the
water and look fine with a pair of socks under for dinner.



I wear beach sandals. They're non-slip on the bottom and basically are a
padded sole piece with straps. I expect to get wet.

I normally take my sandals or shoes off once entering the boat. The only
exception is during early and late season fishing.

"Don White" wrote in message
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:

Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet

Not as "funny" as you think.

I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,

I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.

I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.
http://www.crocs.com/


Don't you feet get wet just wearing them?

"JimH" ask wrote in message
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"Don White" wrote in message
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:

Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet

Not as "funny" as you think.

I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,

I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.

I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.
http://www.crocs.com/


Don't you feet get wet just wearing them?

Nope...all full of ventilation holes.
Canadian invention by the way. i read a while ago that they are thinking of
other uses for the material... such as padding in sports equipment.
They don't hold a smell and wash out easily. Nurses love them for hospital
work.

On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:35:09 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:38:44 -0400, HK wrote:

Funniest of all are those who
complain about getting their feet wet

Not as "funny" as you think.

I hate getting my feet wet - seriously,

I will go to extreme measures to avoid it.

I have two pairs of the original style 'Crocs'.
Couldn't care less if I get my feet wet.
http://www.crocs.com/

1 - Allow me to repeat - I don't like getting my feet wet.

2 - I don't wear sandals. Shoes and socks.

3 - I also don't wear shorts.

4 - I would make the obligatory commentary about guys wearing sandals
and shorts, but I won't. :)