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re: 227 Sportsman

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 11/9/25 at 8:47 am to GeeMan

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GeeMan

Thanks for the reply.

My big hangup is cooler space. There is only room for one cooler under the leaning post. Where do you put the drinks or fish at?

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re: 227 Sportsman

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 11/7/25 at 7:10 am to Theduckhunter

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should have said similar hull design and weight will not make a huge difference. Obviously going with a deep V is going to change things.

The Sportsman is 1000 pounds heavier than my current pathfinder and has a very aggressive entry, but still has that bay boat feel and layout. Those are the reasons I’m looking at the sportsman.

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re: 227 Sportsman

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 11/7/25 at 7:07 am to Motorboat

Thanks for the input MB. Especially since you have the same boat.

The 247 sportsman is a beast of a boat , but it’s just a really big 24ft and they are an extra 20k.

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227 Sportsman

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 11/6/25 at 3:24 pm

Does anyone have any personal experience with the 227 Sportsman boats? I currently have an older 22 pathfinder but its getting old and I want something that can handle the chop a little better since 80% of the days i fish its blowing 15mph. In my price range, it would be a 2014-2017 model year. The Sportsman is a heavier hull with a deeper vee. Of course longer is better, but i think i will stay in the 22ft range and the Sportsman has my attention.

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re: KUIU Sale

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/27/25 at 8:50 pm to flvelo12

Bought the Kutana rain jacket shell.

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re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/19/25 at 7:57 pm to jamiegla1

So how does this stock offering work?

Was it all in one day and now it’s over or will this offering take a week and the price continue to fall?

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re: do you use a fuel stabilizer in your boat gas?

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/18/25 at 3:06 pm to cgrand

Just gonna run it every month.

Good excuse to tell your wife at least.

“ save you thousands”

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re: Best public places to crab in Theriot

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/18/25 at 8:45 am to Skooter

I caught 3 dozen in point aux chene yesterday if that helps. I was in a boat though.

This is a good spot as well.
LINK

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re: 2025 Hummingbird Season

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/12/25 at 7:52 am to cgrand

Last one I saw was on Thursday…

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re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/9/25 at 9:57 am to ThermoDynamicTiger

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The only thing that concerns me is the government buying 10% stakes in these companies. I'd hate to miss one of those.

I dont think SLI is advanced enough in the project for this to happen any time soon. The Gov didnt buy in LAC until after ground breaking. I think it would be foolish to buy in any earlier. SLI's timeline for construction start is "2026". But I don't see it happening that fast. With the project still not funded, construction start will be centered around long lead time items. At least we are getting out of the COVID area for super long lead times on equipment.

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re: Outboard Motors

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/8/25 at 10:24 am to Pauvetibete

Most will do price match as well, call around

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re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/8/25 at 10:21 am to Boss13

Would the permitting have to be approved before the Final Funding Decision happens? This could help with understanding timelines.

Per the above link : ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
01/14/2026

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re: Redfish numbers

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/3/25 at 8:00 am to HogsWillRiseAgain

Had some co workers go on a charter a few weeks ago. They shot 15 oversized fish. Just threw them back in the water…..
bowfisherman cover more ground , kill more fish,(no clue on size) and ruin the bank/ oysters below than a rod and reel fishman.

Oyster fisherman completely remove the habitat and water filtration system which is another big issue. It’s so bad in Coco they get out the boats and pick them in the really shallow water.

The biggest is erosion and loosing the habitat but Jeff Landry doesn’t seem to
care.

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re: Redfish numbers

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 10/2/25 at 7:34 pm to Dulacrat

After the freeze last year I couldn’t find a red in cocodrie. . I’ve been fishing leeville the past month and I’m seeing 50-60 a sight fishing trip. Hopefully they have repopulated in Coco as well.

Bow fishing is the biggest threat I see.

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re: Cordless Fillet Knife

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 9/25/25 at 8:53 am to LSUlefty

Reds need the corded bubba. Trout -wireless bubba with Mr twister blades.

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re: Lowrance/Simard Recon 36V/24VTrolling Motor Reviews

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 9/22/25 at 4:33 pm to KemoSabe65

I have yet to bring a t-motor in for repair as I usually do it myself, but if I did that would be a problem. There are lots of minn kota repair shops around. Lowrance - not so much.

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re: Best ear buds for grass cutting

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 9/22/25 at 1:51 pm to lgtiger

I have been using these off of amazon for a few years. work great and only $40 -TOZO NC9 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds

I also like to put earmuffs on top of them to block out that much more.

TOZO Earbuds

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re: Lowrance/Simard Recon 36V/24VTrolling Motor Reviews

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 9/22/25 at 10:15 am to KemoSabe65

Agree on Minn Kota being the best right now. They just dont fit my needs. Gramin and Lowrance have been in the bass world for a few years now which makes me feel better. From what I read, Lowrance took over Motorguide.

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Lowrance/Simard Recon 36V/24VTrolling Motor Reviews

Posted by Elusiveporpi on 9/22/25 at 8:18 am

My 10 year old Ipilot died this weekend. Ill probably try and fix it as a spare or to sell, but I would like to get a new one that is brushless. I want to go brushless because I use my trolling motor on my bay boat and skiff and want the ability to run 36V in the bay boat and 24v in the skiff.

Lowrance/Simrad is the lightest and least costly of the brushless motors out there. I also like the remote which has a joystick to turn the motor and also 2 programable buttons that can be linked to power poles etc.

the new Ipilots are 30#'s heavier and alot larger footprint. Power Pole is out of my price range. Garmin would be my second choice if I found bad reviews from Lowrance.

Anyone own or know a guy with a Lowrance Recon? If so, how do they like it?

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