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The new vector riggers are about done i have 6 sets on order one set will be going on my boat not certain what the price will be yet jeff at traxs tech does not even know yet but from what i have seen and heard they are going to be well worth the wait i hope to have them at the shows this winter and in the both stores on display of course

I hate to waste money I have had a lot of different reels ove the last 40 years of fishing lake michigan I never wanted to spend the extra money on the Shamano reels but any more i have learned the hard way. They cost more up front and last a lot longer in the end cost less certainly i dont hear much that actually works better i have some reels that work better aftre the first year when the draggs are properly broke in other reels are jsut as good or even better for a while time tiells the story on quality costruction If a reels need to be rebuilt after a couple years all of a sudden the savings of a just as good less expensive reels are gone There are going to be some exceptions to all of this for example although i have some diawa 47h reels rebuilt one time after 15 years of hard use these today are still as good as any reel on the boat other than cleaning and lube the last ten years i have yet to need to have a shamano tekota rebuilt can not say the same for a list of others long story short version pay a little extra for the shamano reels in the long run you will not regret it just my 00.02

Any one have sugjestions where to look for a slip in benton harboror st joe with fish cleaning station and some security can any one shoot some places i should be looking at or places i should stay away from i hope not to get any gear stolen off the boat need to be able to clean fish There before i go home thanks Frank

the base price on the boat alone is only 26500.00 or there about lot of guys think these are very expensive boat THIS IS JUST NOT TRUE but take a look at this spread sheet there are some mistakes on this spread sheet that was fixed later but this is all i have rite now that i can post it gives you the general idea on cost Here is the spread sheet on one kind of loaded up that just went out the door this will give you a good idea of where they are in the food chain (not the boat in the pictures) same model but the one in the pictures was our demo boat till last year some of these prices have gone up slightly as of this post what this does not do is give you a good idea of just how big a 22' boat these are can you inagine fishing 6 grown guys comfortably in a 22' boat and still room for some big fish i did it my self lots of times you have to see it to belive it get your free no obligation sea trial SOON! i REALY HATE WHEN I HEAR FROM GUYS "wow i wish i i would have seen this before i bought brand X" call for your free quote 220 Ocean Pro MSRP QTY Ratio Cost 220 OP $26,400.00 1 1 $26,400.00 Recommended Motor Options: BF150AKX $16,520.00 0 0.85 $0.00 BF200AKX $21,335.00 0 0.85 $0.00 BF225AKX $22,809.00 1 0.85 $19,387.65 E150DPXII $14,360.00 0 0.77 $0.00 E175DPXII $16,515.00 0 0.77 $0.00 E200DPXII $18,700.00 0 0.77 $0.00 E225DPXII $20,825.00 0 0.77 $0.00 Recommended Kicker Options: Remote Kicker Install pkg $500.00 0 1 $0.00 TR1 Gold Autopilot $2,474.00 0 1 $0.00 BFP8 LRT $4,182.00 0 0.82 $0.00 BFP9.9 LRT $4,418.00 1 0.82 $3,622.76 E15DHPLII $3,980.00 0 0.77 $0.00 Recommened Trailer Options: Trailmaster T2255BR $3,690.00 0 1 $0.00 EZ Loader M2 5200 - B $3,590.00 0 1 $0.00 EZ Loader M2 5200 - C $4,102.50 1 1 $4,102.50 EZ Loader TALB20-23 5200 Alum $4,036.25 0 1 $0.00 Trailmaster Trailer Options: Vanguard Package $405.00 0 1 $0.00 Tube Frame Upgrade $65.00 0 1 $0.00 Brakes on Second Axel $315.00 0 1 $0.00 Spare Tire and Wheel Asy $155.00 0 1 $0.00 TrailGard Tandem $625.00 0 1 $0.00 Galvanizing Tandem $750.00 0 1 $0.00 EZ Loader Trailer Options: Spare tire w/ carrier $202.80 1 1 $202.80 Hyd Drum Brakes (2nd axel) $305.50 0 1 $0.00 Options: Bow Pulpit $345.00 0 1 $0.00 Bow Pulpit with Aluminum Roller $520.00 0 1 $0.00 Bow Pulpit with SS Roller $545.00 0 1 $0.00 Bow Pulpit with Power Anchor Winch $2,125.00 0 1 $0.00 Anchor Roller $180.00 0 1 $0.00 Complete battery management System $400.00 1 1 $400.00 2nd Bilge Pump $75.00 1 1 $75.00 Canvas: Deluxe w/o Windows $1,850.00 1 1 $1,850.00 Canvas: Deluxe w/ Windows $1,950.00 0 1 $0.00 Canvas: Bow Cover $210.00 0 1 $0.00 Canvas: Stern Cover $530.00 0 1 $0.00 Canvas: Top Slide Rails $75.00 0 1 $0.00 Sidewall Carpet $270.00 0 1 $0.00 Downrigger Bracket- LP $105.00 0 1 $0.00 Downrigger Bracket- Rail $75.00 0 1 $0.00 Fuel/Water Seperator $160.00 1 1 $160.00 Add Fuel Pickup $75.00 1 1 $75.00 Remote Spot Light $775.00 0 1 $0.00 Courtesy Lights $140.00 0 1 $0.00 Livewell Upgrade Bow $240.00 0 1 $0.00 Livewell Upgrade Stern $210.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Evinrude $950.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Honda $795.00 1 1 $795.00 Pre-Rig Honda Tach only $245.00 11 1 $2,695.00 Pre-Rig Honda 5 Gauge pkg $480.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Honda Digital Tach $510.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Mercury $525.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Yamaha $1,015.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Yamaha Commandlink $2,495.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Yamaha Commandlink (Twins) $3,795.00 0 1 $0.00 Pre-Rig Yamaha Commandlink Plus $2,795.00 0 1 $0.00 Rod Storage Lockers $290.00 0 1 $0.00 Sharkhide $270.00 0 1 $0.00 Shrink wrap credit ($75.00) 0 1 $0.00 Hydraulic Steering (Baystar) $1,040.00 0 1 $0.00 Hydraulic Steering (Seastar) $1,485.00 1 1 $1,485.00 Stern Rails $150.00 0 1 $0.00 Swim Ladder ET $240.00 0 1 $0.00 Tow Tower $1,750.00 0 1 $0.00 Extended Transom (Twins) $580.00 0 1 $0.00 Trim Tabs (Electric 9x12) $955.00 1 1 $955.00 Trolling Motor Pkg $130.00 0 1 $0.00 Washdown System $480.00 1 1 $480.00 W\S Wiper Passanger $195.00 0 1 $0.00 Seating Options: Med Duty Suspenstion Upgrade $400.00 1 1 $400.00 Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade $1,275.00 1 1 $1,275.00 Jump Seat- Long (37") $1,060.00 0 1 $0.00 Jump Seat - Sleeper (42") $1,095.00 1 1 $1,095.00 Pedestal Seat- High Back $375.00 1 1 $375.00 Add Pedestal Base $85.00 1 1 $85.00 Seat- High Back $345.00 0 1 $0.00 Arm Rests $105.00 0 1 $0.00 Seat Slide $95.00 0 1 $0.00 Hardtop Options Locking Hardtop Bulkhead $2,875.00 0 1 $0.00 Privacy Curtain: for cammode $230.00 0 1 $0.00 Sidewall Carpet $210.00 0 1 $0.00 Diamond Plate Floor $1,060.00 0 1 $0.00 Hardtop: Standard Style with Fishcurtain $5,875.00 0 1 $0.00 Heater for Hardtop $2,450.00 0 1 $0.00 Light: Spreader lights on hardtop $95.00 0 1 $0.00 Radar Arch $925.00 0 1 $0.00 Flush Mount Gunnel Rod Holder $155.00 0 1 $0.00 Rocket Launchers $205.00 0 1 $0.00 2nd Steering Station $1,275.00 0 1 $0.00 Additional Options: Standard Horizon VHF Pkg $175.00 1 1 $175.00 Stereo Pkg $405.00 0 1 $0.00 Garmin GHP10 Autopilot $3,395.00 0 1 $0.00 Traxstech tracks (2x MT-48) $166.00 0 1 $0.00 Traxstech Rod Holders (RH-1) $60.00 0 1 $0.00 Traxstech Downrigger Bases (SB-3) $89.00 0 1 $0.00 Downrigger Plug (ea) $75.00 0 1 $0.00 Shipping: $1,800.00 1 1 $1,800.00 Total: $67,890.71 Prices are subject to change without notice. Rev. 2.0 Calumet Marine 426 Burnham Ave Calumet City, IL 60409 www.calumetmarine.com 708-862-2407

indiana waterers of lake michigan are great early in the year more depends on when you want to go rather than the best spot If you want more infor for earlyspring shoot me a pm or email we dont do charters but can point you in the rite direction

2002 1200 with control box power tilt long shaft

Killin' time I loved the big glass boat i have had over the years as well just not easy to trailer and keep full of fuel Like this. One that was one of my favorites

IN ALASKA ONE OUT OF TWO REGISTERED/PRIVATELY OWNED FISHING BOATS ARE HEWES CRAFT IN ADDITION TO A LOT OF CHARTER FISHING BOATS THAT ARE HEWES CRAFTS THERE IS A LOT OF BOATS UP THERE AND A LOT OF FISHING GOING ON WHERE A CALL TO THE COAST GUARD OFTEN TAKES DAYS TO RESPOND TO THESE BOATS ARE VERY UTILITARIAN ALMOST MILITARY SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY WHERE AT THE TOP OF THE CRITERIA IN DESIGN NOT FOR EVERY ONE BRAND NEW BOAT MOTOR AND TRAILER UNDER 100K MODESTLY EQUIPPED THIS ONE JUST HAS A BUNCH OF EXPENSIVE UP TO DATE STATE OF THE ART RIGGING ON IT THE BIGGEST MOTORS A GUY COULD PUT ON THERE NO EXPENSE WAS SPARED SOME THING A HARD CORE GREAT LAKES FISHERMAN MANY JUST HAVE TO SEE AND RIDE IN TO APPRECIATE ANY ONE IN THE MARKET SEA TRIALS ARE AVAILABLE WANT THE PRICE DOWN? WE CAN RE RIG THIS ONE TO MATCH YOUR BUDGET WITH IN REASON OF COURSE THESE BOAT WILL NEVER OR NEVER HAS WANTED TO BE ANY THING BUT THE SAFE FUNCTIONAL AFFORDABLE FISHING MACHINES SOME GUYS NEED THE WOW EFFECT OF A CHEAP PRICE THAT DON'T MEAN MUCH WHEN YOU CONSIDER ALL THE COST IN OWNING AND OPERATING A BOAT LIKE THE BASE PRICE OF THIS BOAT NEW IN 2011 IS $ 58,600.00 for a 26' cabin 28' hull with 1/4' plate bottom some might wow over this number but the truth is a lot more goes into it than the base price and if you really calculated it properly you have to figure in all the rest especially what it cost to operate transport store keep clean and a huge difference what it worth when eventually you want to resell it divided by the hours you got to use it Then you will have the true value/expense of having fun fishing DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE TO ANY ONE? I HOPE SO BUT SO DOES FISHING MAKE GOOD SENSE TO ME lol THE FISH ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE CHEAPER IN THE SUPERMARKET BUT NOT NEARLY AS FUN TO BRING HOME

Nick I cut my teeth fishing on lake macatawa my aunt and uncle used to live rite on the lake there i spent a lot of mornings early spring perch fishing the channel markers on mack be great to get back out in that area thanks frank

Few and far between they are but this one may be well worth the time and money it takes to make it sea worthy again 1989 sea ox 21' WALK AROUND 4.3 motor pickeled and winterized by me good condition omc cobra drive goood floors and transon no visable rot or deteriation some vintage electonics included NO TRAILER although new non currents and used trailers may be available can deliver gas is at least 4 years old we ran the motor just recently to check it out ona portable tank and rewinterized it throttle and shif cables stiff should be replaced out drive just need to be reinstalled this one has the electronic ingnition kit instaslled If it dont sell by spring we will pull the motor and scrap the boat the motor and out drive well worth twice the price THAT WOULD BE A TOTAL SHAME THE BOAT APPEARS TO BE IN GREAT SHAPE price 1995.00 firm

This stuff is all getiing crazy expensive motors msrp 24k each eletonics and tracks riggers radar 24k on and on boat is probably the least expensive part have you looked at the price of a lund 21' barron lately with a 200 varado is up around 70k with out much fishing gear fun costs money and the best price is seldom quality they will last i am headed out to buy a power ball ticket as we speak seems this sport cost more and more every day but its still cheaper than the syco therapy i would need if i didnt get to fish

FOR SALE 2008 Hewes Craft 260 pacific Cruiser 1/4" plate bottom Long cabin with stand up head closet galley maid head Full dinette with kerosine cabin heater full Ray marine e120 set up including 24 mile radar Garmin Gladiator auto pilot with 2.1L pump atlantic tower radar arch Depth raider 4 VECTOR down riggers with custom plugs and wiring complete traxs tec track system with rod holders rocket launchers on roof two honda 225 motors aprox 400 hours on motors galvanized custom built trailer with aluminum wheels too much else to list you name it its on here 125k

Hi Matt welcome funny how it works out with those child hood dreams Beware the fish is not the only one that gets hooked in this game? little boys turn into men quicker than you think then they want to borrow the boat and give it back with NO GAS IN IT ! LOL but you know thts OK!

i have a dog that thinks he is a bird does that count ?

I can find problems with both video's I would like to see what each guy would do with a prop that dont want to come off or a out drive thats stuck/stubbern What are we going to do when the going gets tough? less than half of these sort of out drive removals go this easy if they are not done anually just my 0.02

mike not sure how this works but because we acess our account from at least a half dozen different locations home office black berries soon michigan home and michigan office my son ryan has a home office in tenesee that he runs our on line store from is this going to be a problem ? i dont know how all this works just wanted to ask after reading your post thanks frank

HI MILT we are working on it rite now there will be a period of having two places open rite now the details are uncertain but it looks like we have a great prospect In Eau Clair Michigan (close to Benton harbor) but far enough away to avoid a lot of the problems we have in Illinois . We have already have started a small scale advertizing campaign and are working on leasing/buying some property initially we are going to put some product up there and see what kind of traffic we can draw I am getting to old to mess around it’s got to be now or never any and all ideas are on the table I hope to hear from a lot of the members here on this site to hear what they need to earn their business I already have a lot of good customers up that way that i can depend on especially moving closer to them It wont make much if any differense to our on line store customers But to make a move with the economy the way it is these days its not going to be easy. We are very conservative in nature and are proceeding with caution

any evinrude dealer. it is a factory part send me a pm if you cant find it locally i keep a couple in stock

I have slept in it only a couple times it is roomy and comfortable inside the cabin it has a great big clothes closet a full size bed side to side in the bow section a frig/freeze (great for keeping the meat rigs cold) a galley maid punp out head The boat is desighned to go from miami to the bahamas spend week there (on the boat) and come back with out buying gas World cat dont make any cabin models any more less than 29' or 8.5 wide like this one is The price difference between the 27 and the 29 that has a 10.5 wide beam was minimal and they could not sell enough 27s to keep them in the line up I have been a dealer for them untill recently they are great boats just too expensive for our market especially because they are not building many or any little ones any more they no longer make many trailerable boats or should i say trailerable with out permitts I am considering replacing the world cat line with Steiger craft its a heavy deep V but you get a good bang for the buck what do you guys think of Steiger craft????? I will miss my world cat when it eventually sells It has brought me home a lot of times when the weather has turned BAD on us But thats the way the boat business is not good i hope things will be better if i can pull off this move to Michigan iin the near future i will snap some pictures of the inside of the cuddy cabin this week some time and get them posted for any one interested Thanks for looking Frank

we got to put some rod holders on the mean green machine

I dont get out early much these days but Have cought some nice sun sets

Well this is what i ended up with 270Ht world cat power steering and weekender package T225 Honda power Float on 10,000 gvw trailer with electric over hyd disc brakes Garmin 7212 rarad W/ active targeting ghc-10 auto pilot Garmin 200 radio fish hawk x4 clarion 1500w stereo 2 traxs tech 8' trolling bars down each side 2 big john brute riggers ;will upgrade to the new vector/traxstech as soon as they are out; cruise speed 40mph tops out at 52+ mph depending on water conditions / weight in boat troll fuel consumption on one motor .5 gph best cruise speed 32mph we get about 4 mpg wide open throttle we get about 1 mpg holds 200 gallons of fuel Geat on fuel fast when you want it to be and handles the rough stuff like a boat 25% larger all this and trailerable

get rid of the vro all together put the vro elimination kit in its place mix the oil like old school before you have a problem

sherman you are correct with the drive still on the boat air will come out the reseviour as soon as the drive comes off their is a check valve that seals the drive sory i assummed you had the drive removed from boat working on it also a common place they leaK IS THE UJOINT SHAFT SEAL YOU ALSO HAVE TO HAVE THE DRIVE OFF TO BE ABLE TO INSPECT THIS AREA FOR LEAKS