Post by: Buck Rub Jr on June 03, 2020, 06:25:06 PM
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 06:33:54 PM
Post by: Katmai Guy on June 03, 2020, 06:41:57 PM
Post by: bear on June 03, 2020, 06:42:52 PM
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 06:45:30 PM
Obviously I do not know much about Sleds, I have been curious about this for awhile.
Post by: Skillet on June 03, 2020, 06:46:19 PM
I'd imagine you don't need much water to float her - probably be able to launch that boat in a heavy dew. Go where you know for the shakedown run and enjoy!
:tup:
Post by: Skillet on June 03, 2020, 06:47:03 PM
I don'y want to side track your thread, I was just curious what makes a "Tiller" better when running rivers on a sled?
Obviously I do not know much about Sleds, I have been curious about this for awhile.
Tillers rule for nearly instant lock-to-lock steering
Post by: bear on June 03, 2020, 06:47:44 PM
I don'y want to side track your thread, I was just curious what makes a "Tiller" better when running rivers on a sled?
Obviously I do not know much about Sleds, I have been curious about this for awhile.
Tillers rule for nearly instant lock-to-lock steering
:yeah:
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 06:51:11 PM
I don'y want to side track your thread, I was just curious what makes a "Tiller" better when running rivers on a sled?
Obviously I do not know much about Sleds, I have been curious about this for awhile.
Tillers rule for nearly instant lock-to-lock steering
Thanks for the explanation!
Post by: h20hunter on June 03, 2020, 07:04:32 PM
Ps. Hell of a rig you got.....getting 'er done with that!
Post by: MADMAX on June 03, 2020, 07:45:13 PM
I used to practice in rich passage on a big outgoing tide
Just sayin
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 07:50:02 PM
got my sled Back in 96
I used to practice in rich passage on a big outgoing tide
Just sayin
Jeez throw him into the fire right away, LOL
Rich Passage can get testicle quick during tide change.
Post by: MADMAX on June 03, 2020, 07:53:37 PM
Back down and jet out of trouble
And do the curly shuffle
And no rocks in the middle
Could have sent him to deception pass
Skinny side backwards
Post by: Alchase on June 03, 2020, 07:55:13 PM
It’s big enough to hover in the current
Back down and jet out of trouble
And do the curly shuffle
And no rocks in the middle
Could have sent him to deception pass
Skinny side backwards
:chuckle:
Post by: bear on June 03, 2020, 08:01:40 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on June 03, 2020, 08:05:12 PM
Post by: duchunter on June 03, 2020, 09:22:48 PM
I just up graded to a 21 foot super vee and they can run in shallow water! Good luck with the new boat!
By the way nice boat!!
Post by: huntnnw on June 03, 2020, 10:08:35 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on June 04, 2020, 06:07:56 AM
Post by: millerwheeler on June 04, 2020, 06:27:22 AM
Post by: Blacklab on June 04, 2020, 03:48:35 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 04, 2020, 04:36:33 PM
Post by: allen on June 05, 2020, 03:02:40 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on June 05, 2020, 06:16:46 PM
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 05, 2020, 06:40:00 PM
I have had two sleds. One with a windshield and a steering wheel and one with a tiller. Tillers are the way to go because you’re next to the kicker when you get to the top of the run.
I learned the hard way. Beached the first boat twice learning to read water. When the seam splits while drifting, you’re boat can have a mind of its own. Broke my kicker off once hitting too many rocks as a rookie...all in the Cowlitz. Good memories😂😂
My suggestion. If you know someone with experience, let them drive a couple times and watch what they do. It’s like riding a bike. You’ll be a pro in no time!
Post by: hollymaster on June 05, 2020, 06:56:39 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 05, 2020, 06:57:59 PM
Post by: buckfvr on June 05, 2020, 07:49:54 PM
Well took her out today. Went pretty good, love how it handles when running the jet. Still need some more time spent practicing. Hardest part was getting it back on the trailer with the little amount of space at the launch. Little different than the ol 14’ with a trolling motor lol can only imagine it’s more difficult in river current.
You learn to hit the trailer the first time under adequate power to get on the skids. Try not to cut your teeth on summer low water as in the Cow, Used to love the mouth of the Cow fishing on the inside of the first island below the bridge.....in low water, make sure you allow for getting up on plane ahead of sand bars and shallows, allowing at least a boat length for that or more depending on your load.