Hi All, Over the years I have owned many small boats, (15+... Arima, Whaler, Zodiac... ) and actually prefer saltwater fishing from smaller boats. Recently sold my GlasPly Zoom, Zoom project. I discovered that I prefer economy over raw power. Because I was boat-less, I purchased an older 17' Bayliner, for under 5 Grand, so I could still catch fish. Despite the brand, I am rather impressed with that little boat! It is beamy, seems well built, and takes a chop better than most of the boats I have owned! This season my buddy and I caught lots of Humpies in this boat. Next year I planned on buying a new Raider aluminum. So I was satisfied with the lowly Bayliner for now.
Until, the day I came across a 16' CD Angler for sale online, at King Salmon Marine in Auburn, WA. I just knew this boat was going to be too small! But I had to cross the pond and take a look. And, it took only about 2 minutes of looking!
As the new owner, I am still grinning from ear to ear! :lol: I have never been moved so much by a small boat! I love this boat! What a big, little boat! It came un-named. So I decided to name it Humpy, for the pink salmon we had so much fun catching in the Bayliner. By the way, the Bayliner is somewhat reluctantly up for sale now.
But the 16' Angler stole my heart. :love Humpy is a 1991 hull, so clean! HIN: DOR15214L091 With a newer 50HP Honda and 4HP Yamaha. The Honda is just what I wanted! The only electronics is an Eagle Plotter/Sounder combo. So it is nearly like starting with a new hull- I can rig her as I like! I intend to do lots. Add downriggers, radar and arch/Rocket launcher, pot puller, vhf...
Sorry this is long, but I am really into this boat now! I may have actually found my last fishing boat! As I make changes, I'll post photos in my album. I hope some fish, crab, shrimp photos too! This boat came from California (Redwood Marine, Eureka CA), then moved to Washington State around 2003. I live in Sequim and Humpy will mainly be fishing the waters of The Straight of Juan De Fuca, on The Olympic Peninsula. If any know the history of this boat, please do tell. Thanks, Chris.
Until, the day I came across a 16' CD Angler for sale online, at King Salmon Marine in Auburn, WA. I just knew this boat was going to be too small! But I had to cross the pond and take a look. And, it took only about 2 minutes of looking!
As the new owner, I am still grinning from ear to ear! :lol: I have never been moved so much by a small boat! I love this boat! What a big, little boat! It came un-named. So I decided to name it Humpy, for the pink salmon we had so much fun catching in the Bayliner. By the way, the Bayliner is somewhat reluctantly up for sale now.
But the 16' Angler stole my heart. :love Humpy is a 1991 hull, so clean! HIN: DOR15214L091 With a newer 50HP Honda and 4HP Yamaha. The Honda is just what I wanted! The only electronics is an Eagle Plotter/Sounder combo. So it is nearly like starting with a new hull- I can rig her as I like! I intend to do lots. Add downriggers, radar and arch/Rocket launcher, pot puller, vhf...Sorry this is long, but I am really into this boat now! I may have actually found my last fishing boat! As I make changes, I'll post photos in my album. I hope some fish, crab, shrimp photos too! This boat came from California (Redwood Marine, Eureka CA), then moved to Washington State around 2003. I live in Sequim and Humpy will mainly be fishing the waters of The Straight of Juan De Fuca, on The Olympic Peninsula. If any know the history of this boat, please do tell. Thanks, Chris.
