15' Calibogie thread

[grimpy]

Figure I would repost the thread from the old forum that is now locked...

3/14/07
So here it is... my new to me* boat...

15' Calibogie with an 06 50Hp Honda four stroke with 56hrs on it. Just had the 50 hour service done so I am good for awhile...

For one, this sucker barely fit in my garage! :X

I pretty much spent all my money on this boat and after tax and registration... I would be broke...

But here are my current plans for this boat.
1) color fish finder
2) guide on for trailer
3) bimini top
4) rod holders
5) mount my two downriggers

Now after I get these and I save up enough the following will be next.
6) trolling motor
7) replace that ugly steering wheel
remove Doelfins and replace with Smart tabs

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/03-17-07_1901.jpg

3/18/07
Quick update... Took it out for the first time at SARL... Wow... the Honda is quiet...

Update on what I added...

(6) rail mounted rod holders
(2) 3 rod rack holders
Eagle 500C fish finder
Trailer guide on w/ post lights

3/24/07
Quick update.

1) color fish finder
-Ended up getting an Eagle Fishmark 500C
2) guide on for trailer
-Got the PVC lighted post but have not installed the lights
3) bimini top
-3 Bow in Navy ordered and one it's way
4) rod holders
-current have 8 mounted on the rails and two 3 pole holders and 2 single pole holders.
5) Mount Downriggers
-mounted to the rails and ready to troll!
6) trolling motor
-Minn Kota 65lb thrust 24V Riptide w/ Autopilot

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05291.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05289.jpg

3/30/07
Bimini is on!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05293.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05303.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05300.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05304.jpg

4/3/07

I got the self centering roller and added another set of bunks onto the trailer... Hopefully this will make it easier to center the boat on the trailer.

4/10/07
Ended up buying some 5' bunk guide ons and I already took off the PVC post guide ons off.

4/11/07
Ugly steering wheel removed and replaced with a 11" stainless steel Destroyer

4/15/07
PVC post guide ons back on w/ lights installed
Swivels installed on the seats

[fishincrave]

looks like she's ready for the water when and where i'm ready lol

congrats on your boat looks good

[flyfisher52]

That looks like one heck of a fishing machine.

[lowe]

Now that's a nice looking boat congrat's grimpy.

[radray]

Nice boat Grimpy! I know the feeling about spending on your boat. Seems like a never ending thing. Like you I am brok now also. Hahahahahahahha.

[one_leg]

NICE JOB ON THE BOAT, Mr. G.
Where are the fish? I expect to see some killer fish reports from that thing soon.

Nice to see it on the water too.

[POSTAL]

wow thats nice :shock: , I would like something just like that

[MarkyMark]

You pay 6800 for that??..WOW!!!!

Nice boat

MM

[grimpy]

thanks guys... I would post reports but on my last few outtings I've only caught two trouts each time... hardly worth posting a report over... :(

[grimpy]

You pay 6800 for that??..WOW!!!!

Nice boat

MM

I actually have put well over $8000 into it already. However I have most of the things I have planned done to it... Last thing left is to replace the doel fins with smart tabs and I should be set...

[bruce watson]

A friend of mine manages the HMS factory where your boat was made. Unfortunately, they only made them for a couple of years. They continue to produce the West Wight Potter sail boats today as they have since 1960. In 1990, I sailed a 15 foot potter the entire Sea of Cortez solo. They make very fine boats. If you ever need info for you boat, you might try West Wight Potter, and ask for Capt Bill. BTW, brand new, your boat was about $5,000.

[grimpy]

Sweet... thanks for the info Bruce... I'll definately contact Capt. Bill if I need info on this boat.

I figured the boat was pretty inexpensive but the 06 Honda 50hp four stroke sealed the deal for me... :)

Just sumed up all the receipts that I have and so far I have spent $2200 on accessories and crap... Stainless steel parts are a grip... I have also taken the boat out about six times and caught a total of eight fishes... :(

[Ranger_J]

That's a very nice rig for the money. Good purchase.

[BassNBluez]

Sweet Boat!!! Nice Job!!!

[grimpy]

thanks guys.

UPDATE

Ordered two new helm seats for just under $100 shipped :)

[JSAUCE818]

WHAT ABOUT YOUR LIGHT COVER THAT FLEW OFF IN THE FREEWAY WHILE LEAVING CASTAIC?...LOL...OR ABOUT YOUR LIGHTING ROD AND OKUMA REELTHAT YOU LOST WHEN IT FLEW OFF YOUR ROD HOLDER YESTERDAY AND WENT IN THE WATER WHEN WE GOT SNAGGED UP WHILE TROLLING?....LMFAO..OH YEAH..AND YOUR UMBRELLA RIG THAT FLEW IN WITH YOUR ROD AND REEL? :lol: ....MAN CASTAIC IS BAD TO YOU BRO...LOL..I HAD FUN THOUGH....THAT BOAT IS SWEEEEEEEEET!!! THAT MOTOR IS QUIET AND RUNS LIKE A CHAMP...WE'LL GO TO A PRIVATE LAKE NEXT TIME :wink:

[grimpy]

LOL bro... don't remind me... :)

I went to home depot and got some PVC caps and just shoved them on over the guide lights...

[radray]

Grimpy and Jsauce, it was nice to meet you guys on Castaic on Saturday. Grimpy, your boat is sweet. How did you guys do. We ended up with 9 stripers baiting and waiting on the dam area and on area by the west ramp. As for loading the boat back to the trailer, we had difficulties because our guide is too wide. I need to get a new bunk guide for my trailer.

Raymond

[Brian_GSC]

NICE ride!!!

[one_leg]

thanks guys.

UPDATE

Ordered two new helm seats for just under $100 shipped :)

You didn't have to go and do that just for me. Thanks. :bigsmile:

[grimpy]

Thanks Brian.

Rad... we got the big skunk and I ended up home with two less setups, one I sold to Jessie, and another Castaic stole from me... I also lost a guide post light cap on the freeway... I was glad the day was over.

One_leg, got room for you anytime :)

[grimpy]

Update!

Got the seats on and they look great!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/helm1.jpg

[CAPT'N]

The boat look awesome, you should be proud!

When you going out on the water, you cant catch fish in your driveway!Capt'n

[grimpy]

Thanks Capt'n

Snapped these at Sarl today. Water is dirty!!!!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/DSC05342.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/DSC05336.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/DSC05335.jpg

[CAPT'N]

Nice !

so how did you do????

Where are the fish photos??

Man that boat looks----Clean !
Capt'n

[grimpy]

;) no fish pics... just three small suckers... none over 2lbs... didn't bother snapping pics of them...

the boat looks clean in photo's but it's actually pretty dirty in person... :)

[grimpy]

Update

Finally finished my list of things to do...

Just ordered the SX series smart tabs... Should be arriving in one to two weeks... Finally the Doel Fin is going to be removed... If anyone wants the Doel Fin for free, let me know before I trash it.

[grimpy]

boat at the Vine 5/5

Flipped the downrigger rail mounts so that it doesn't stick out so much.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05377.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/grimpy/Calibogie/DSC05382.jpg

[radray]

Grimpy,

Your boat photographs well and is setup as fish catching machine. She looks pretty in person as well as in photographs.

Raymond

[bigjig71]

Thats a bad *** fishing machine!!! You should be proud.

[Shock]

Update

Finally finished my list of things to do...

Just ordered the SX series smart tabs... Should be arriving in one to two weeks... Finally the Doel Fin is going to be removed... If anyone wants the Doel Fin for free, let me know before I trash it.


Hey Grimpy, I am looking into putting a hydrofoil on my motor. Would those Doelfins be too big for a 25 hp mariner?

Thanks,
Shock

[grimpy]

thanks guy...

Shock

I already promised them to Radray. However, Doel Fins are universal fit pretty much... Should fit your Mariner... I once again must stress that Smart Tabs are 100 times better than Hydrofoils... If you are going to spend anything, go with the Smart Tabs!

[Shock]

thanks guy...

Shock

I already promised them to Radray. However, Doel Fins are universal fit pretty much... Should fit your Mariner... I once again must stress that Smart Tabs are 100 times better than Hydrofoils... If you are going to spend anything, go with the Smart Tabs!


No problem....

Would you mind explaining the difference between the two?