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Diver
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We have a 1992 14' Lund riveted hull that has been ridden very hard for many years. Still no leaks although it's not so pretty anymore with lots of
dings and scratches. I can launch it myself from a trailer or roof loader and retrieve it with a rope from the truck, easy !!
My 15 Hp 2-stroke is light and plenty of power.
Now I wouldn't take it out in really big days but it has dome great on the Cortez. Not quite as comfortable as a larger, heavier boat but much more
versatile for Baja travelers.
I like the roof loader option as it is easier on the boat and loading is a snap.
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Pompano
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Aluminum boat notes:
A good semi-vee bottom going to a flatter stern will give you a smooth ride and stability at rest. Too much V- too much rock at rest.
Also, square chines versus rounded ones will give you a better ride and more economy.
The jury will probably be out forever on the riveted v.s. welded controversy. There are great aluminum boats in both catagories. Lund = great
riveted boats. Klamath = great welded boats.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Diver
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Here we are ready to leave for this year's trip last December with boat on roof.
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Barry A.
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Soulpatch----------
I did the same thing on my 14' Gregor, and you are right, it helped a lot. My hydrafoil is fully 24 inches wide-----slows me down slightly but really
helps the ride. Mine is mounted on a 15 horse Johnson 2-stroke.
What also helps, of course, is to just "anticipate", and turn slightly into the backside of the trailing wave as you approach it-----this reduces the
sideways swerve, but does not completly eliminate it, which is part of the fun of running with the waves, isn't it?? 
I truly LOVE my 14' Gregor, especially when I am the only one in it, and each of my compadres has their own 14' tin-boats, and we run together, which
is the way we usually do it---------safety in numbers. 
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RockhouseTom
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Hey Soulpatch,
You taking your boat down this trip? I remember the reason for the 20" Stern. Wish I had pictures of us with the winch on Baja trackers quad hooked
up to your boat.
See Ya in BOLA!
[Edited on 3-30-2007 by RockhouseTom]
\"FREEDOM\" William Wallace
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Pescador
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Crusoe, I have a 19 ft Legend or the 190 Legend. A guy in Punta Chivato saw that boat and went out and bought one for himself and is presently
rigging it like mine. I have seen one in Loreto as well.
These boats are built in Australia and are called the alloy Boston Whaler. They are the quietest Aluminum boat I have ever seen and were built for
the open water in Australia. They plan on building these boats in BC but at present time are only doing the smaller ones. I have only ridden in one
14 ft boat and it was impressive to say the least in terms of handling.
I picked mine up in Florida when I found a dealer who was going out of business. I put on a 115 hp Yamaha which is a great motor when you really
load the boat up with 4-5 people. Normally just my wife and I fish out of it and love the space. Last season we put on over 600 hours.
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RockhouseTom
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
it's a good thing I am past embarrasment. |
It's a good thing we are all way past embarrasment!
\"FREEDOM\" William Wallace
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AcuDoc
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Still love my Klamath but just like Pescador said you just have to watch what you are doing in larger swells. I had a good teacher as I had fished out
of it a number of times with him before I bought it from him. Like all of us I've done my personal upgrades.
I have also seen his new boat and it is a beautiful boat.....maybe someday I'll buy that one from him too the next time he upgrades again....
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BajaBruno
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Here's an article by Salt Water Sportsman about Pescador's boat. They loved it:
http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/saltwater/boating/article/...
Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
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Pescador
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Baja Bruno. Thanks for showing that article. I had that magazine when I returned two years ago from Baja and was planning on buying a super panga
from Lupe Diaz in Los Barilles and when I did all the research on this boat, we left Colorado and went to Florida to buy this boat. After two years,
we are ecstatic about the boat and really sorry that things did not work out in South Carolina like they had planned. The article was what started
the whole thing.
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Crusoe
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Pescador.....Thank you so much for that info. It is greatly appreciated.Gracias
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bajaandy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
I had the problem with the"chine walking" on my 14' gregor. I installed a "Stingray" hydrafoil on my 15hp Johnson and it pretty much alleviated that
whole thing..... |
I have a hydafoil on my 50 hp. It still chine walks if you're on a plane in a quartering, following sea. But it sure does make it more stable a
lower speeds and does help get up on plane faster at lower speeds.
subvert the dominant paradigm
"If you travel with a man, you must either fall out with him or make him your good friend."
JBL Noel
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