Building a fishing boat.

That's all good but

I can only comment on the rules and requirements as that is what governs boat building.

As to why they are operating in violation of the rules or why the local LEOs havn't done anything, I cannot answer.

Second trip out, motor started up great. We caught a couple big fish, 4 lb smallie and about a 6 lb striper, and a little smallie.

It was really dark for the ride back to the ramp. Went slow. The wind kept up with the exhaust, so at times it was like we were in fog. Flashing mile markers helped navigate at times, red on the Arizona side, green on the Nevada side. In between was a challenge. Moon hadn't risen and it was dark. Much of the navigation was staying within the fish finder trails we've made on multiple trips there.

A little map of the lake/river where this is at. Cliffs and rocks on much of both sides.


That trip, we found after the last fixes, we weren't hitting WOT. Worked through that with a couple forum members.

Third trip out we caught a lot of small fish. 10 small smallies each, and a small bluegill. Hot day, but a fun morning fishing.

A couple more adjustments this week and I think it's all dialed in. Two trips so far without cracking.the outboard lid. That's a goal for every trip.

Going out in the morning this Saturday.

i was going out yesterday until the daughter called and told me she had a plumbing leak.

today is new electric panel

tomorrow? Heres to hoping...

metalchewy said:

Have Navigation lights installed at the front inside the top weatherstripping rail. And a removable, extendable anchor light installed.
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Inside lights installed as well when we need.
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Agreed.

The original setup when we started only had Nav lights on the hood and anchor light.

To navigate the parts of mohave where we've caught the big fish, we are in between cliffs at most 150 yards wide. Over 100 feet deep at 10 feet from the side..

The handheld spot works ok, but having the headlight will help us get back upriver to the ramps, or back to camp easier. Canoes and kayaks are out after dark, at times, as well.

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No headlights while running, can be used as an on off light for docking or a quick flash on to see objects floating while going slow. According to my DNR guy the hand held as long as it isn't left on. Fixed headlamps on while underway is a big no no....

airshot said:

No headlights while running, can be used as an on off light for docking or a quick flash on to see objects floating while going slow.

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See more and more guys using FLIR for running in low light conditions.

Supported by a number of Ethernet compatible chartplotters and MFDs

That sounds expensive and high tec......

airshot said:

No headlights while running, can be used as an on off light for docking or a quick flash on to see objects floating while going slow. According to my DNR guy the hand held as long as it isn't left on. Fixed headlamps on while underway is a big no no....

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We've even toyed with hanging a lantern above the bamini. I will remember to put the spotlight in the dry bags when packing up. Won't be out at night again for another month.

dingbat said:

See more and more guys using FLIR for running in low light conditions.

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airshot said:

That sounds expensive and high tec......

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Thanks, thats a great idea. But, even the least expensive option there, cost 3/4 of what we have put into the boat thus far. There is no cell phone service available for quite a few miles south of there until you get to search light.

airshot said:

That sounds expensive and high tec......

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Night vision cameras have been around for years. Same technolgy as a trail camera and “ring” door bell cameras.

Night vision goggles start @ $100 and go up from there. A pan and tilt unit for marine use that plugs into your chart plotter runs roughly the same as a radar dome