On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:38:12 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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"John H." wrote in message
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The marina also sells Key West boats, so the ProLine might get traded in
on
one. It's not a Scout, but he Key West is quite similar, with mostly the
same amenities. I'm thinking of this one:

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Clicking on the 'Printable Brochure' provides some more pictures with an
overhead shot.

Alas, an open transom isn't even on the list of options.
--
John H
Looks like we have something in common. We're both boatless.


The ladies on those 18 foot Key West boats all seem to be saying.....will
you get back to the dock alread....I have to pee! ;-)






I always carried a porti-potti on my "headless" boats. This time we're
trying a stowable chemical porti-potti. I like the concept much better
than the tank full of liquids, as it were.

Other than their lightness and the fact that they have three piece
hulls, the only problems I see with those Key Wests involve the lack of
"floor space" because of the "casting deck" up forward, and the bitty
motor well/splash board in front of the transom. It doesn't look like it
has the capacity to handle the outflow of one of my beer drinking
buddies, let alone the wake of a floating RV. My last SeaPro had a
transom like that. When water wanted to wash aboard, it did. It doesn't
look as it if has much freeboard, either.


Given the amount of time you spend boating and the knowledge you've
acquired about fishing, your opinion is invaluable.

The jump seats aft are removeable, giving more room for walking. What
appears to be a 'bitty motor well' is a 30 gallon live well. I found
casting from the front of a boat worked quite well, even with the cuddy
cabin on the ProLine. The casting deck can also be covered with an optional
cushion, making it a great place for grandkids to sit.

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And, with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!

Hell, I may get it sooner than I thought to take advantage of trophy
striper season in the Bay next spring!
--
John H

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And, with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!

Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender, that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And, with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!

Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender, that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.

The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a potty on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H

"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And,
with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just
think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!

Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender, that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.

The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a potty on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H

You had someone crap into a bucket and than dump overboard? Isn't that
against the law down there?

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:52:16 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And,
with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just
think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!

Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender, that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.

The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a potty on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H

You had someone crap into a bucket and than dump overboard? Isn't that
against the law down there?


Probably, but it was an emergency situation. I suppose I could have called
the Coast Guard to come and rescue the guy, and let him go all over *their*
boat, but that wouldn't have been nice.
--
John H

"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:52:16 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And,
with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just
think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!

Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender, that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.

The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a potty
on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty
was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H

You had someone crap into a bucket and than dump overboard? Isn't that
against the law down there?


Probably, but it was an emergency situation. I suppose I could have called
the Coast Guard to come and rescue the guy, and let him go all over
*their*
boat, but that wouldn't have been nice.
--
John H

Interesting part of the law, is if you jump in the water and pee, or stand
inside the boat and pee overbard, it is legal. Pee in a bucket and pur it
overboard, is against the law.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And,
with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just
think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!
Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender, that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.
The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a potty
on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty
was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H

You had someone crap into a bucket and than dump overboard? Isn't that
against the law down there?
Yes, it is.

How fun............swimming in the Bay with your kids and seeing someones
turds pass by.

JimH wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders. And,
with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just
think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!
Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender, that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.
The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a potty
on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty
was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H
You had someone crap into a bucket and than dump overboard? Isn't that
against the law down there?
Yes, it is.

How fun............swimming in the Bay with your kids and seeing someones
turds pass by.

Where do the fish and crabs take a crap? Little outhouses?

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders.
And, with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just
think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!
Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender,
that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.
The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a
potty on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty
was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H
You had someone crap into a bucket and than dump overboard? Isn't that
against the law down there?
Yes, it is.

How fun............swimming in the Bay with your kids and seeing someones
turds pass by.


I don't swim in Chesapeake Bay. I also don't go fishing in the Potomac
River just downstream from the Blue Plains sewage treatment plant, but
lots of guys do.


The fish from that area, especially the bottom feeders, must be yummy for
those guys. Yuk!

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:27:39 -0400, "JimH" ask wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:22:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:12:36 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Remember, this is a multi-purpose boat! Note all the rod holders.
And, with
the removal of the aft jump seats one can haul four more rods. Just
think,
trolling with eight rods on an 18' boat!
Been there, done that - it sucks. :)

In my way of thinking, it's important to have those amenities that
appeal to the distaff side of humanity. I know on the Contender,
that
was one thing Mrs. Wave really liked about the boat - it was like her
bathroom at home.

I know you have an issue with towing and associated problems with
launching and retrieving, but it may pay you to look at stepping up a
couple of feet just to get the step down console.
The wife and I had a 15' Whaler for a couple years. The lack of a
potty on
board was never a problem. Even with the ProLine, the lack of a potty
was
never a problem, except for a guy who got the runs while fishing. He
learned to use a bucket with water therein.
--
John H
You had someone crap into a bucket and than dump overboard? Isn't that
against the law down there?
Yes, it is.

How fun............swimming in the Bay with your kids and seeing someones
turds pass by.


I don't swim in Chesapeake Bay. I also don't go fishing in the Potomac
River just downstream from the Blue Plains sewage treatment plant, but
lots of guys do.


The fish from that area, especially the bottom feeders, must be yummy for
those guys. Yuk!


Nothing nasty ever gets dumped in Lake Erie!
--
John H