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esoxfly |
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Posts: 1663 Location: Kodiak, AK | Uh no, not a dedicated muskie boat, but I bet it works fine. I was stationed in AK and WA from 98-08 so I've seen plenty of those and just like you say, that's an awesome salmon/sturgeon rig! | ||
Muskie Al |
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Posts: 1 | 2000 Crestliner 1650 Fishhawk w/ a 90 hp Johnson towed by a 98 Ford Explorer 5.0. I'd like to get into something bigger, but this one will have to do for a few more seasons. Attachments ---------------- n45803630_32431277_7676.jpg (63KB - 237 downloads) | ||
jtroop |
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Posts: 177 Location: Cohasset, MN | 2000 Fishhawk 1750 with a 115 Johnson pulled buy an '03 Ram. Attachments ---------------- fishing_rig.jpg (109KB - 300 downloads) | ||
Esoxonthefly421 |
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Posts: 292 Location: SW MI | 2006 F150 Fx4 and 1996 Sea Nymph FM141 | ||
Madmanmusky |
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Posts: 344 Location: Musky Country | I'am runnin a 2002 gmc 2500 pulling a 08 ranger 620. wish the gas mileage was better in both lol. | ||
4reukmuskies |
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Posts: 422 | Riverman, How does that Suzuki treat you ??? I have an 04 DF 140 on the back of my Crestliner. | ||
Allstate48 |
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Posts: 389 Location: Corning, Iowa | 08 Dodge Ram pulling a 97 Alumicraft 165SC with a 70 Evenrude. Like to have a larger boat, but, for S.W. Iowa, it's big enough. Doug | ||
smellslikebass |
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Posts: 101 Location: mn | 07 Toyota Tacoma--02 skeeter 1790t. I installed springs and air bags on the truck to get my front tires back on the ground and my headlights out of the trees. Plenty of power to pull the boat but stopping is scary. Not to sure how much longer the tranny's going to hold up to everyday towing. MPLS traffic has convinced me that i need a more capable truck for the upcoming season. | ||
Reelwise |
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Posts: 1636 | 01' Tuffy Esox Magnum T w/60hp Merc - 09' Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 Gonna have both for as long as possible. Most practical rig for me fishing shallow rivers and lakes. Edited by Reelwise 2/15/2010 11:38 AM Attachments ---------------- truck1.jpg (79KB - 159 downloads) tuffy1.jpg (48KB - 192 downloads) | ||
Polarkraft1996 |
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Posts: 53 Location: Victor, ID | Jeep YJ PolarKraft Bass America Under $10K Attachments ---------------- rig.jpg (20KB - 232 downloads) | ||
jyoung |
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Posts: 138 | I have an 01 Crestliner 1750 fishhawk w/ an 115hp Evinrude Ficht and an Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke kicker. I pull my rig with a 06' Ford F250 Crewcab shortbed Diesel Attachments ---------------- 06F250boat001.jpg (53KB - 162 downloads) 06F250001.jpg (56KB - 194 downloads) | ||
midnight1 |
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Posts: 34 Location: west allis, wi | ranger reata 1850 with a 150 optimax and 9.9 kicker (alot of lake michigan fishing), single axle trailer (can't make the turn in the garage with a dual) chevy ext. trailblazer with a vortex V6....no problems so far Attachments ---------------- boat.jpg (108KB - 156 downloads) | ||
Lundbob |
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Posts: 443 Location: Duluth, MN | 2010 Tundra Double Cab and a 2003 Lund Mr. Pike 17, 115 Yami. Although i haven't gotten to even pull the boat with it yet...waiting impatiently. Attachments ---------------- truck.JPG (187KB - 163 downloads) Boat.jpg (131KB - 221 downloads) | ||
jganga |
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Posts: 15 Location: East Central WI | Crestliner TS 202 w/ a tandem axle pulled by an 03 GMC 1500HD Sierra, its got the 6.0L and she likes gas. About 10-11MPG's towing and 13 or so without the boat. But, it pulls it with no problem, and power to pass if needed. It has been pulled by my buddie's GMC that has the 5.3 liter and there is a BIG difference. | ||
cmartin |
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Posts: 95 | Can anyone tell me any "basic" rules as far as gas-mileage and towing and differences between a V6 and a V8. I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee and during the season, I get around 13.5 miles/gallon towing my 680T Ranger. The Jeep has about 100,000 miles and I am getting ready to buy another SUV. Just looking for some basic info such as "a V8 is better for towing because etc..." if that is the case. I know there are some newer V6's that are coming stock with 270 hp as in the Toyota 4Runner which to me is lots of power? Thanks, Chas Martin http://www.muskymastery.com | ||
jganga |
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Posts: 15 Location: East Central WI | All things being equal, the V8 is the way to go, no doubt about it. Things have gotten complicated and I think there is more to it than just a V8 or V6. For instance, you can get 3 different trannys on a GMC, a 4.10, a 3.73 and a 3.5? If your always pulling something, get the 4.10, if mileage is your no. 1 priority, get the 3.5. That being said, I would certainly think a V6 would pull your boat without too much effort. If not, get one of those chips to increase horsepower. I think they are about $400+/- and I know a few guys who have them and love them. A word of caution though, I think they void warranties. | ||
Plunker |
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Posts: 307 | As was requested a picture of the Ranger pulling the Ranger. Off to Red Wing pool 4 to catch a few walleyes. Attachments ---------------- redwing 3-6-10 001 [].jpg (77KB - 154 downloads) redwing 3-6-10 002 [].jpg (82KB - 214 downloads) | ||
Plunker |
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Posts: 307 | accidental double post Edited by Plunker 3/7/2010 9:51 AM | ||
cjrich |
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Posts: 551 Location: Columbus, Georgia | A 2000 Ranger 619VS with a 200 Opti pushing a 2004 Hemi Durango. | ||
cjrich |
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Posts: 551 Location: Columbus, Georgia | A 2000 Ranger 619VS with a 200 Opti pushing a 2004 Hemi Durango. Attachments ---------------- (0KB - 116 downloads) rig.jpg (45KB - 418 downloads) | ||
whynot |
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Posts: 897 | Found a pic of the rig! 96 Champion 191DC Elite w/ a 96 150 Merc on the back. Swapped the trolling motor pictured for a 101 Terrova and put a 520C on the front and a 27C at the console. Little bit of an upgrade from the 1991 Alumacraft 165 CS that was beat to hell! Edited by whynot 3/10/2010 9:27 AM Attachments ---------------- eds_boat_sales1615272_3thumb_550x410.jpg (27KB - 152 downloads) | ||
MuskieMike |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Finally got a Picture ... 2002 Tuffy 1700 Osprey 70 Horse 4 stroke Suzuki 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 Edited by MuskieMike 3/16/2010 9:18 PM Attachments ---------------- PICT0010.jpg (81KB - 175 downloads) | ||
Pete |
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Looks great, Mike, and very similar to the boat I just ordered. Do you know what color(s) you have there? The hardest part about the whole ordering process for me was choosing colors! | |||
MuskieMike |
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Location: Des Moines IA | Black on top, Midnight Cherry PolyFlake on the bottom. I need to get it buffed, 7 years old, but I should be able to get it somewhat sparkly again. | ||
scmuskies |
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Posts: 258 Location: Mayville, WI | Added a boat recently, but no pics yet. 2003 grand cherokee w/ a 2009 Alumcraft Navigator 165 tiller. Can't wait to get it on the water. | ||
scmuskies |
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Posts: 258 Location: Mayville, WI | . Edited by scmuskies 3/17/2010 3:52 PM | ||
scmuskies |
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Posts: 258 Location: Mayville, WI | ... Edited by scmuskies 3/17/2010 3:52 PM | ||
lehighmuskies |
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Posts: 348 | got a 2004 toyota tundra an a new 2010 roughneck jet boat 90/65 motor 80lb auto pilot an a lowrance hds 7 withstructure scan | ||
muskyone |
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Posts: 1536 Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin | 07 Toyota Tundra, 99 Ranger 519 225 Opti soon to be a Skeeter FX 20 with 250 SHO can't wait. | ||
Musky53 |
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Posts: 255 | 2005 Ford Expedition with 2007 Alumacraft Tournament Pro w/90hp ETEC Tiller | ||
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