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drreb
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 Posted - 10/12/2009 : 1:38:25 PM
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| John already put the trim tabs on. The yamaha 250 really moves that sucker a lot faster than I will ever need unless we are running from a storm or a real emergency. I loved my 226 and would never have sold it but katrina had other plans in 2005. The 256 is a lot of boat and a bit more complex to handle at the launch but I think a few trips will solve all that with some experience. I`ll attempt to get the pictures on site again tonight. |
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ajlandry
Moderator
USA
1571 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2009 : 7:31:13 PM
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Ed, I'm a "night person"! Don't usually hit the sack until midnight or even later. I wasn't aware you were buying an Avenger also Ed.
"Pete" - Live every day like there's no tomorrow - go fishing! |
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ed mcintyre
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 10/12/2009 : 7:42:10 PM
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no, pete, i just copied doc's original post on what he was going to power his boat with. i told john pabst that when i win the powerball!!!! maybe
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JOHN C
Advanced Member
USA
2024 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2009 : 9:49:16 PM
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Ed and Pete...forwarded you both the pics I took on Thursday, 10-08-09 of drreb's 256 Avenger...S W E E T!!!! John Castelluccio, Jr.
New SUV-'06 Yukon, new 56 yoa house, new boat-'06 Avenger, Semi-retired-'07, soon to get "new-wife"-'09 and in debt for the rest of my life-Now&4-ever!!! |
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ajlandry
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USA
1571 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2009 : 12:45:57 AM
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Got the pics John..........that is one sweet looking fishing machine! Hate to ask that that beast costs finished and trimmed out..........got to be much more than I can afford.
"Pete" - Live every day like there's no tomorrow - go fishing! |
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drreb
Advanced Member
USA
727 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2009 : 3:25:04 PM
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Comparing Avenger to other nice boats is really interesting! There are some fine boats out there...Triton, Champion, Shearwater, Blackjack, and others, but I couldn`t justify the the fully rigged big name brands. After looking for years, the avenger`s finsh, quality, custom options, and price made it an obvious choice. The Pabst family are quality folks and are more like members of my own family. If there is a better boat built for the price, I`d really like to see it.
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JOHN C
Advanced Member
USA
2024 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2009 : 12:10:24 AM
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drreb...just two Fridays ago, I had a well known RodNReeler with me as my crew on a trip to BSM and the Biloxi Marsh. He took the controls for most of the day showing me some of his 'honey-holes'. During our travels into the marsh, we met up with a charter-guide running a Triton w/225 Honda. My guest knew the owner of the Triton. I made the comment that Tritons were very nice boats and was told by my guest that he has riden in a few Tritons and in his opinion, my Avenger was a better riding boat and handled even better than the Triton!!!   John Castelluccio, Jr.
New SUV-'06 Yukon, new 56 yoa house, new boat-'06 Avenger, Semi-retired-'07, soon to get "new-wife"-'09 and in debt for the rest of my life-Now&4-ever!!! |
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drreb
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 10/28/2009 : 09:31:22 AM
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| John C I`m getting down this weekend and plan to spend 3 days fishing the new rig. Probably will be cold and windy but I don`t care. If you get down to Empire, stop by the J-Bar. |
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JOHN C
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USA
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Posted - 10/28/2009 : 8:48:12 PM
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THANKS FOR THE OFFER BUT...already have two trips planned (WWL-TV friend and grandson)...possibly a third trip depending on weather!!! PS...Monday, spoke to John Pabst who said that he has been very sick w/flu the past week or so!!! John Castelluccio, Jr.
New SUV-'06 Yukon, new 56 yoa house, new boat-'06 Avenger, Semi-retired-'07, soon to get "new-wife"-'09 and in debt for the rest of my life-Now&4-ever!!! |
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drreb
Advanced Member
USA
727 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 1:16:24 PM
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| Sorry you can`t make it but if anything come up where you can, stop by. I did find a boathouse for the lady and plan to leave her down near the J-Bar. |
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JOHN C
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USA
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Posted - 11/02/2009 : 2:29:06 PM
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WELLLL drreb....how was the 'honey-moon' with your new 256 Avenger over the past 3/4 days?????? Post anything and EVERYTHING...John Castelluccio, Jr.
New SUV-'06 Yukon, new 56 yoa house, new boat-'06 Avenger, Semi-retired-'07, soon to get "new-wife"-'09 and in debt for the rest of my life-Now&4-ever!!! |
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drreb
Advanced Member
USA
727 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 09:47:16 AM
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| Could not have been a better trip! The rain Fri night was a downer, but Sat afternoon, Sun, and Mon, were all fine days on the water. We caught specks and reds where we could escape the wind and get to the right depth. The boat is just a fine piece of work and everything worked as expected. Those new ice chests are amazing...put ice in Fri evening and when I left Tues AM, we still had ice! Finally got the GPS unit working, but have never found swampro. Left her in her new boatshed home Tues and drove on home. Very, very pleased with the boat and plan to have many years to enjoy her. Noticed that John sold the dark blue 256 this week and will start to get her ready to go. |
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ed mcintyre
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USA
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Posted - 11/04/2009 : 1:26:50 PM
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wish that i had not had to go to fort leonard wood monday, i could have been in buras instead. ed
remember we did not inherit these resources from our parents, we are merely borrowing them from our children |
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JOHN C
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 11/04/2009 : 9:40:16 PM
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drreb...what were the 'numbers' on the motor while running...RPMS & Speed??? PS...did you remove your GPS and brought it home??? You can you 'famaliarize yourself' while the GPS is connected to your computer provided you have the right USB Cable for the GPS unit...John Castelluccio, Jr.
New SUV-'06 Yukon, new 56 yoa house, new boat-'06 Avenger, Semi-retired-'07, soon to get "new-wife"-'09 and in debt for the rest of my life-Now&4-ever!!! |
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drreb
Advanced Member
USA
727 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 07:57:17 AM
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Due to a pretty good wind, the numbers were a bit off, but the RPMs and MPH are just about equal in smooth water without a headwind. I did leave the GPS on the boat, but if I could ever get swapro and find out what the connector cable would be, I`d bring it home a play with it.
Ed my boathouse is with a gentleman you may know. Mr Smitherman. |
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Sportsman's Paradise Vol 09-37
Avenger
