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New duckin and fishin rig.....

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by OK/Sooner, May 13, 2013.

  1. OK/Sooner

    OK/Sooner Grizzled Veteran

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    After 4 long years of school my wife graduates this Thursday as an RN. We decided after all the sacrifices we had made over those years it was time to get a new toy. Lots of saving up to get this thing.

    It's a 2013 Xpress HD16DB with a 40hp merc on the back. Also came with a 55 lb thrust minn Kota TM for bass fishing.

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    This should get us to our Duck hunting and Fishing spots very well. We just got back from the river. Thing runs like a dream.
     
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    That's an awesome boat man! I hope to have one very similar but that's still a few years away.
     
  3. OK/Sooner

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    Thanks! I've had a 15 foot war eagle the past few years. With the little one turning three this week we wanted something with a little more room so he could roam.
     
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    Man, that is a nice setup. Congrats, it certainly sounds like you all have earned it! Congrats to the wifey as well!
    How long is that? Doesn't look a ton bigger than mine but I can't imagine a 40hp on the back of mine. That baby must haul some balls
     
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    She's worked very hard for this. I think we are both more than ready for Thursday.
     
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    It's 16 foot long and 51 inches wide at the bottom. It's rated for a 50 hp. It holds the 40 really well. And yes it will fly. Especially compared to the 25 I had.
     
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    Sweet man! Enjoy
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Holy smokes....very jealous. Nice boat!
     
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    Thank you sir!
     
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    Sweet! That thing is small enough and big enough to take anywhere. Love it.
     
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    Waaaayyyyy cool! Nice ride :tu:
     
  12. OK/Sooner

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    That's exactly why I got a 16. It's perfect for around here. I looked at the 17ft but it was like a tank.
     
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    Looks great, and it sounds well earned! Hope you enjoy it.
     
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    I'd really like to get a boat like this sometime. Enjoy it!
     
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    Man, in jealous! All I have is a kayak. :(
     
  16. OK/Sooner

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    Thanks guys! There isn't anything wrong with a kayak. I love fishing from mine the few times a year we go.
     
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    Rory/MO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nice! I've heard a lot of good things about those Xpress boats!
     
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    They are pretty popular around here. I've road in several over the years I've always wanted one. It was between a Xpress and Excel. Just felt better about the Xpress.
     
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    Very nice boat! Congratulations!
     
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    Arkansas duck hunting.... Thats a bucket list hunt for me... Nice boat. That thing is way to big for around here. the river would eat that thing alive in most parts.
     

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