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Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
CraigCat. You can google it if interested.
http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? Sorry Vic, I don't. You're on your own there. Probably get some good info in a boating group. Suggest you try that. --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? Sorry Vic, I don't. You're on your own there. Probably get some good info in a boating group. Suggest you try that. Thanks, Vic. I'll give it a try. --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:05:05 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? Sorry Vic, I don't. You're on your own there. Probably get some good info in a boating group. Suggest you try that. Thanks, Vic. I'll give it a try. You talking to me? --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:05:05 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? Sorry Vic, I don't. You're on your own there. Probably get some good info in a boating group. Suggest you try that. Thanks, Vic. I'll give it a try. You talking to me? --Vic man, you're getting answers, too! |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:06:57 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:05:05 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? Sorry Vic, I don't. You're on your own there. Probably get some good info in a boating group. Suggest you try that. Thanks, Vic. I'll give it a try. You talking to me? I sure was. BTW, you were right about the retail price being high. There's a couple of them for sale on Ebay. Look to be in good condition. About half the retail price. Man, you know your boats! --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:35:34 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:06:57 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:05:05 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? Sorry Vic, I don't. You're on your own there. Probably get some good info in a boating group. Suggest you try that. Thanks, Vic. I'll give it a try. You talking to me? I sure was. BTW, you were right about the retail price being high. There's a couple of them for sale on Ebay. Look to be in good condition. About half the retail price. Man, you know your boats! Thanks, Vic. I do try. But it's the group that deserves the credit. Without it we couldn't have had this productive conversation. Good luck if you get the CraigCat! --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:35:34 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:06:57 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:05:05 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:04:22 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:02:45 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:20:13 -0500, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. You can google it if interested. http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan. http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. Vic, that boat is looking better and better. Know anybody who has one to get some personal perspective on it? Sorry Vic, I don't. You're on your own there. Probably get some good info in a boating group. Suggest you try that. Thanks, Vic. I'll give it a try. You talking to me? I sure was. BTW, you were right about the retail price being high. There's a couple of them for sale on Ebay. Look to be in good condition. About half the retail price. Man, you know your boats! Thanks, Vic. I do try. But it's the group that deserves the credit. Without it we couldn't have had this productive conversation. Good luck if you get the CraigCat! --Vic If I can break into the conversation, I'll just say they look like fun. Be a good boat for someone without much space or a monster truck to tow it. |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sep 13, 6:20*am, Vic Smith wrote:
CraigCat. *You can google it if interested.http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, *Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan.http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. *More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. --Vic It looks cool, but kind of a one trick pony, I would think. Of course the pic of the two chicks whizzing by on calm water is good for sales (probably) But not too great when you get stuck out in a lake and wind gusts bring up some chop. seeing I'd like some wall between me and thewater I think I'll pass |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:05:36 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote: On Sep 13, 6:20?am, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. ?You can google it if interested.http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, ?Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan.http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. ?More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. --Vic It looks cool, but kind of a one trick pony, I would think. Of course the pic of the two chicks whizzing by on calm water is good for sales (probably) But not too great when you get stuck out in a lake and wind gusts bring up some chop. seeing I'd like some wall between me and thewater I think I'll pass I think its best use is fairly short sightseeing trips in calm waters. For somebody who uses a boat for that, it's pretty neat. When you think about actually fishing from it, some problems come to mind. Where do you put the livewell? Exactly how do you go about releasing that 3-foot barracuda? What about exposure to flying carp on the Illinois river? How hard is it to cut bait with the cutting board on your lap? That cutting board on my lap, sharp knife over my crotch thing is most unsettling. But perhaps I'm too sensitive. --Vic |
Nice Fair Weather "Boat" for two People
On Sep 15, 7:50*am, Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:05:36 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Sep 13, 6:20?am, Vic Smith wrote: CraigCat. ?You can google it if interested.http://www.craigcat.com/ These get about 15mpg with a Merc 20hp moving 20mph. Close to that anyway, from what I've read. Top speed 30mph. Probably get over 20mpg with a 5hp, but go slower. Gas sipper, ?Very light, expect to get wet. But a cheap way to get on the water. New prices seem high, so I suspect you can find deep discounts, or buy used. A couple guys took a 469 mile trip up Lake Michigan.http://www.craigcatlakemartin.com/469Mile.asp Says they "encountered seas up to 12 feet." Shouldn't that be "encountered lakes up to 12 feet?" Since I can't fish sitting down all the time, maybe I could install railings so I wouldn't take so many falls into the drink. But I do like the thing, and it could work for me for light duty Florida boating. ?More practical than a PWC on gas. It's very light. Wayne might consider it for a tender. --Vic It looks cool, but kind of a one trick pony, I would think. Of course the pic of the two chicks whizzing by on calm water is good for sales (probably) But not too great when you get stuck out in a lake and wind gusts bring up some chop. seeing I'd like some wall between me and thewater I think I'll pass I think its best use is fairly short sightseeing trips in calm waters. For somebody who uses a boat for that, it's pretty neat. When you think about actually fishing from it, some problems come to mind. Where do you put the livewell? Exactly how do you go about releasing that 3-foot barracuda? What about exposure to flying carp on the Illinois river? How hard is it to cut bait with the cutting board on your lap? That cutting board on my lap, sharp knife over my crotch thing is most unsettling. *But perhaps I'm too sensitive. --Vic You might have a "point" there, Vic. |
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