On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:32:34 -0500, John H.
wrote:

Any thoughts on this:

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

I like the newer models. I haven't been in that model, but I have
driven and fished out of this one

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/2020cc.html

and liked it a lot. It's fairly well thought out, but it fits the CC
is a CC is a CC model to a T.

However, it is well appointed. I don't like the lack of rear deck
space - my Ranger has more rear deck space as you can see from this
picture, but it's not the most comfortable boat to ride in.

http://www.swsports.org/images/Ranger.JPG

The one thing I didn't like about it was the console seating. I don't
know how tall your wife is, but if she wants to sit on that type of
seat, it can be uncomfortable for the ladies with short legs - there's
no place to put your feet.

The side-to-side issue for me is getting around that console - it's a
little awkward and if you put a cooler ahead of the console for a
day's messing around, you have amost no deck space. But that's a
problem most CC of this type suffer from - another neat thing about my
Ranger is that it has a built in cooler ahead of the console and you
can walk around it with little or no problems. If you put a T-top on
it, that's another space issue.

Female spousal amenities are also lacking, but I don't image you will
be heading out for much more that four/five hours at a time. If you
want to spend a day on the water, you need to look at something
bigger.

I'll tell you the truth - just based on conversations we've had here
in the past about boats and what not, I think you'd be much happier
with something like this:

http://www.bostonwhaler.com/Rec/default3.asp?boatid=8

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 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:38:14 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

At this point I'm think about me and the dog. I want to be able to make a
snap decision and either run out to a local lake or protected bay (calmer
days) for a little fooling around.

You will really like the Princecraft - it's perfect for that kind of
activity.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:38:14 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

At this point I'm think about me and the dog. I want to be able to make a
snap decision and either run out to a local lake or protected bay (calmer
days) for a little fooling around.

You will really like the Princecraft - it's perfect for that kind of
activity.

I called a local Princecraft dealer about the practicality of installing the
side console option.
He warned me it wouldn't be as nice looking as the original factory
installed ones on slightly higher end Princecraft boats.
See this example of one on sale in Cape Breton.
(he also said unit & installation would be over $1200.00.)
http://capebreton.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd...b0/a9e9_18.JPG

I'll do without!

On Aug 22, 8:52 am, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:257oc3h9qi2uic573u7tpde1v8nmvlpcl7@4ax .com...

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:38:14 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

At this point I'm think about me and the dog. I want to be able to make a
snap decision and either run out to a local lake or protected bay (calmer
days) for a little fooling around.

You will really like the Princecraft - it's perfect for that kind of
activity.

I called a local Princecraft dealer about the practicality of installing the
side console option.
He warned me it wouldn't be as nice looking as the original factory
installed ones on slightly higher end Princecraft boats.
See this example of one on sale in Cape Breton.
(he also said unit & installation would be over $1200.00.)http://capebreton.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd...64086&img=http...

I'll do without!

I would have bought that boat if I had the dough. You are going to get
a bunch of use out of it, based on your stated needs. Anyway, if I
bought it I would keep it a tiller drive. Dogs tend to take up a lot
of floor space in small boats and with the rear thwart configuration,
a tiller drive is just the ticket. Keep it simple, keep it tiller.

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On Aug 22, 8:52 am, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:38:14 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

At this point I'm think about me and the dog. I want to be able to
make a
snap decision and either run out to a local lake or protected bay
(calmer
days) for a little fooling around.

You will really like the Princecraft - it's perfect for that kind of
activity.

I called a local Princecraft dealer about the practicality of installing
the
side console option.
He warned me it wouldn't be as nice looking as the original factory
installed ones on slightly higher end Princecraft boats.
See this example of one on sale in Cape Breton.
(he also said unit & installation would be over
$1200.00.)http://capebreton.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd...64086&img=http...

I'll do without!

I would have bought that boat if I had the dough. You are going to get
a bunch of use out of it, based on your stated needs. Anyway, if I
bought it I would keep it a tiller drive. Dogs tend to take up a lot
of floor space in small boats and with the rear thwart configuration,
a tiller drive is just the ticket. Keep it simple, keep it tiller.


I wonder if anyone has made up a tiller extension....(as you see on
sailboats) to help trim when boating solo.
I figure it would have to be a plastic pipe/conduit with an inside diameter
just slightly larger than the tiller handle.
The extension (maybe with some rubber type material inside) should allow
you to steer *and* increase/decrease engine speed.
Would it help to sit on that middle bulkhead seat for trimming purpose?

"Don White" wrote in message
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On Aug 22, 8:52 am, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:38:14 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

At this point I'm think about me and the dog. I want to be able to
make a
snap decision and either run out to a local lake or protected bay
(calmer
days) for a little fooling around.

You will really like the Princecraft - it's perfect for that kind of
activity.

I called a local Princecraft dealer about the practicality of installing
the
side console option.
He warned me it wouldn't be as nice looking as the original factory
installed ones on slightly higher end Princecraft boats.
See this example of one on sale in Cape Breton.
(he also said unit & installation would be over
$1200.00.)http://capebreton.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd...64086&img=http...

I'll do without!

I would have bought that boat if I had the dough. You are going to get
a bunch of use out of it, based on your stated needs. Anyway, if I
bought it I would keep it a tiller drive. Dogs tend to take up a lot
of floor space in small boats and with the rear thwart configuration,
a tiller drive is just the ticket. Keep it simple, keep it tiller.


I wonder if anyone has made up a tiller extension....(as you see on
sailboats) to help trim when boating solo.
I figure it would have to be a plastic pipe/conduit with an inside
diameter just slightly larger than the tiller handle.
The extension (maybe with some rubber type material inside) should allow
you to steer *and* increase/decrease engine speed.
Would it help to sit on that middle bulkhead seat for trimming purpose?

Just went hunting...these things seem common enough... maybe even way up
here.
http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0029965017444a.shtml

On Aug 22, 9:33 am, "Don White" wrote:
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On Aug 22, 8:52 am, "Don White" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
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On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:38:14 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

At this point I'm think about me and the dog. I want to be able to
make a
snap decision and either run out to a local lake or protected bay
(calmer
days) for a little fooling around.

You will really like the Princecraft - it's perfect for that kind of
activity.

I called a local Princecraft dealer about the practicality of installing
the
side console option.
He warned me it wouldn't be as nice looking as the original factory
installed ones on slightly higher end Princecraft boats.
See this example of one on sale in Cape Breton.
(he also said unit & installation would be over
$1200.00.)http://capebreton.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd...64086&img=http...

I'll do without!

I would have bought that boat if I had the dough. You are going to get
a bunch of use out of it, based on your stated needs. Anyway, if I
bought it I would keep it a tiller drive. Dogs tend to take up a lot
of floor space in small boats and with the rear thwart configuration,
a tiller drive is just the ticket. Keep it simple, keep it tiller.

I wonder if anyone has made up a tiller extension....(as you see on
sailboats) to help trim when boating solo.
I figure it would have to be a plastic pipe/conduit with an inside diameter
just slightly larger than the tiller handle.
The extension (maybe with some rubber type material inside) should allow
you to steer *and* increase/decrease engine speed.
Would it help to sit on that middle bulkhead seat for trimming purpose?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

You can get one at most west marine, boat us type stores. They are
kind of gangly from what I saw a few years back, but maybe they have
made them nicer by now. Don't want to speak for SW but with the offset
in the rear seats, and the storage box in front of the front seat, you
may find it just fine to steer from the back. Besides trimming small
boats? That's what dogs are for

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:33:10 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

I wonder if anyone has made up a tiller extension....(as you see on
sailboats) to help trim when boating solo.

You don't need it. The boat is perfectly balanced.

I'm serious.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:33:10 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

I wonder if anyone has made up a tiller extension....(as you see on
sailboats) to help trim when boating solo.

You don't need it. The boat is perfectly balanced.

I'm serious.

Super...... I'm anxious to give it a run.