Posted by dmrose on 05/14/06 - 2:31 PM
#1
I just found this great site and am excited by having access to some seasoned Whaler guys. I'll be using my Whaler for salmon and sea-run cutthroat fly-fishing in the northwest and specifically Puget Sound. I have just a couple of questions.
1.) Can anyone suggest a system for fly rod holders that sit under the gunnel?
2.) The boat came with an older 90 HP Yamaha 2-stroke and a newer 8 HP Honda. On a full tank of gas what kind of gas mileage can I expect? Of course there are many variables, but a general guess would be great.
3.) Does anyone have experience running in Puget Sound and about what kind of range can I expect for a average day of fishing?
Thanks for any help in advance as I hope to become knowledgable enough to contribute very soon.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/14/06 - 2:49 PM
#2
dmrose,
First of all, Welcome Aboard.
Fly fishing rods have always been a question on where to keep them.
I used to run mine down between the stanchions of the side rail and the bow rail. Never had a problem keeping them there.
As far as how long you can run on a full tank of gas? How big is your tank(s)?
I had two 12 gallon tanks under the RPS of my prior Montauk with a 70 HP Evinrude.
I would normally use less than 12 gallons a day running around and trolling on the one engine.
Since then, I added a kicker but sold the boat shortly thereafter. Now I have the kicker on my Outrage 18... When trolling with the kicker, I burn 2 1/2 gallons in an 8 hour period.
Enjoy your Montauk. I know I enjoyed mine for 15 years.
Posted by cajunman on 05/16/06 - 9:48 AM
#3
Welcome,,
i've an 87' Monatuk and i love it for fishing the Pacfic out of San Diego. I can't wait for Summer to go out to some of the close in Albie spots
rich