just_another_newbe

not to insult you, but make sure the vent's on the fuel tanks are open. I did it once so I know it can happen.

check on boston Whalers web site, they may have a few accessories that will work for it. you can always add a casting deck on the front of the boat, an 18' boston whaler is a heavy boat but very stable. don't look to set any speed records but it won't sink either. I think the price you got it for is pretty good if the motor is sound.

2000 sprint 221 pro, Merc 225 EFI, 12"j/p,trophy 25P. 72 gps on smooth water, 75 gps w/light chop, 75 on small white caps. fully loaded and fueled

saw a new nitro at bass pro the other day, it had more or less a center console with the steering on the left. I must say, that was one cool looking boat.

a couple of things to think about: 1: how deep are you skinning the hook point when rigging up? if too deep it can make hook sets harder. 2: What size hook are you using? too small of a hook or the wrong kind can make them hard as well.

I've got an 82lb digital pulling my 21' sprint around and I don't notice a difference in pedal stiffness at any speed including high. it is very easy to steer under any condition. actually, I think it's too easy.

what you have is called "blow-out", it can be caused by a couple of different issues. it can be caused by having the motor set too high on the jackplate or if you have a prop with the PVS plugs in it, you can have too many out or the wrong sizes in. need some more info on your exact setup. kind and size of prop, motor size, height of prop center line in relation to pad on boat. actually there is a third issue, you could be spinning the hub in the prop, if this it should show by running at mid throttle and goosing it. if it slipping you should see a sudden rise in the rpms.

actually, that is probably pretty good. it might even be better a little heavier (around 200). if you get it too tail heavy it will be very hard to tow and will wander all over the road behind the truck and cause major swaying.

I've had the best luck keeping the boat a good distance from the rip-rap and throwing a deep running crank bait right up to the rocks then cranking it out 90* from the rap. I know it's not in the strike zone that long but it seems the fish are waiting for the bait fish to be banged on the rocks and knocked silly which are easier to catch. to each his own but it works for me.

Hey there, I just picked up my sprint 210 pro today, it's a 2000 model with a Merc 225 on it. I haven't used it yet for fishing but it is sure nice. We took it out for a ride before I bought it and it rode great in rough water. if you need anything specific ask and I'll try to answer.

I've done my share of light gauge aluminum tigging and I'll say this, if he's just learning, DON'T let him learn on your boat. there is some skill and alot of art to welding light gauge al. and as already stated, if it's not done just right you just end up chasing the whole thing. I would explore every other option before even taking it to a certified welder if I were you. BE CAREFULL, sometimes free help aint FREE !!!!

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