InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Addictive Fishing Forumhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/forumadmin@addictivefishing.comFri, 05 Dec 2008 02:20:50 GMT20http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxkriscad<br> <br> <br>Posted 12/14/2006 5:30 AM <br>Forum Member<br><br>Forum MemberForum MemberForum MemberForum MemberForum MemberForum MemberForum MemberForum Member<br><br>Group: Forum Members<br>Last Login: 2 days ago @ 7:23 AM<br>Posts: 33, Visits: 40<br> <br>The Graphite vinyl didn't work... butthe dark green did! I really didn't like the tan color, so I had my guys at work wrap it in a special vinyl that we use for vehicles. <br><br><br><br><br><br>that is one sexy geenoe but i'll have to stick with my carolina...:DSat, 04 Aug 2007 09:17:53 GMT(ody \m/&gt;_&lt;\m/http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxlol thats a good idea<br><br>maybe a shark coming up lolWed, 01 Aug 2007 23:10:31 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxit came with the boatThu, 04 Jan 2007 09:29:17 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspx[quote][b]flatsangler (12/15/2006)[/b][hr]that is a nice little set up u got there. how much did u pay for it:)[/quote]<br><br><br>about $1800 total which includes the lineX bottom... worth every penny<br><br>:DThu, 04 Jan 2007 06:53:18 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxi would suggest a minn kota riptide saltwater........and get the highest thrust you can on a 12VMon, 18 Dec 2006 20:05:44 GMTSkiffAnglerhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxhow much did the trailer cost you? i'm looking for one for a 15' square-backed canoe.Sat, 16 Dec 2006 07:31:14 GMTmangrove-mikeyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxthe reason for the higher thrust motor is not speed it is for current and windy situations although it would also be slightly but this was not the reason for the recommendation. fished out of a flatback canoe for 5 years on year three stepped up to a 24 v the extra battery placed near the bow weight when fishing alone this helps the boat track straight instead of the bow floating high and being pushed side to side by the wind all in all it is not nessesary but if the funds are available it does have benefitsSat, 16 Dec 2006 06:51:54 GMTrightknothttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxthat is a nice little set up u got there. how much did u pay for it:)Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:25:26 GMTflatsanglerhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxlol</P><P>I could name it the Green Booger like my lil girl suggested :PFri, 15 Dec 2006 07:24:21 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxlooks good how abpot some custom graphics maybe like a school of fish on the bottom lol!Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:04:26 GMTeaglescouthttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxThe Graphite vinyl didn't work... butthe dark green did! I really didn't like the tan color, so I had my guys at work wrap it in a special vinyl that we use for vehicles. <br><br><br>[URL=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2590202880071737946WCYEIp][IMG]http://thumb6.webshots.net/t/57/457/2/2/88/2590202880071737946WCYEIp_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]<br><br>[URL=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2814525260071737946vyWsbb][IMG]http://thumb6.webshots.net/t/42/43/5/25/26/2814525260071737946vyWsbb_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]<br><br>[URL=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2969290610071737946nqqYuC][IMG]http://thumb6.webshots.net/t/61/61/2/90/61/2969290610071737946nqqYuC_th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]<br>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:30:50 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxIf you are not fishing with the engine on I suggest you get a kicker with internal fuel tank. They are lighter than a trolling motor and two batts and mwill push you a little faster. If you are gonna fish in the boat a 40 lb thrust Minn Kota pushes my 13 Gheenoe fine but I also have a 6 hp OB.Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:20:08 GMTsilverking91http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxThanks for the reply - I ended up getting the 50lb MinnKota, which seems to work fine.</P><P><SPAN class=postbody>I finally got my boat this week!... <BR><BR>But I really not a fan of the light tan color. The good news is, the bottom half of the boat is coated in Line-X and for the top half I plan to change the color and wrap it in vinyl. Here is the color: </SPAN></P>[URL=http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2549188560071737946tweiEN][img]http://thumb6.webshots.net/t/61/61/1/88/56/2549188560071737946tweiEN_th.jpg[/img][/URL]<P><SPAN class=postbody>Hope that link works... I like the carbon fiber look, plus we happen to have a 50 yard roll left over from another job we did. Once i get finished I will take some pics.</SPAN>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:15:02 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxwe have a 13'9" gheenoe use a 40 lb thrust transom mount ritide minnkotta the white one its supposed to be better in the salt. I have two deep cycle batteries. one for just in case. Does pretty good at getting around too. I take a couple paddles just in caseThu, 30 Nov 2006 06:01:00 GMTeaglescouthttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxthanks for the replies!</P><P>I look forward to getting it this week - once I get it set up I will try to take some photos.Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:39:55 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxyes - it will be the main source...</P><P>Basically it will be used to get down the river to a spot, so I can get out and fish the river in my waders.... and to get back up river to pack up.Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:39:13 GMTkriscadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspx<FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=4>Gheenoos are great and if u cant find a lil kicker a trolling motor will do ya i had a jon boat trollin moter set up once andu don't need a big one ur not gunna go fast no matter how big it is.......i would keep to a single battery motor keep it cheap,light,simple and productive.....</FONT>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:50:06 GMTHendyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxis the trolling motor being used as your main power or for trolling for trolling a 36 to 44 lb thrust is more than sufficient for that size gheenoe if it is going to be used as main power i would step up to a 36volt 101lb thrust w/digital control so you can run more precise slow trolling speeds when needed:DSun, 26 Nov 2006 03:54:23 GMTrightknothttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic8941-12-1.aspxI am getting a 15" Gheenoe and will be using it for fishing on a river... just looking for suggestions to see what size trolling motors you could suggest.... </P><P>ThanksSat, 25 Nov 2006 21:11:01 GMTkriscad