[BudT]

Got word this week there will be a new Cayo 173 headed for Texas in the next couple of weeks. It's been a looong dark winter, this is usually the time I fish most. Any how, I'll post up some pics and first impression report when it gets here.

 

[Outearly]

Nice! What part of the coast?

 

[BudT]

Nice! What part of the coast?

Just north of East Galveston Bay, I'm in a little place called Winnie.

 

[Capnredfish]

Cool, but until we see pics. We can’t believe you.

 

[Outearly]

That's great, you have lots of good spots to hit in East and Sabine. North end of Trinity wouldn't be too much of a haul, either.

Have fun with that boat...

 

[BudT]

Thanks my man, yeah I'm looking forward to doing something a little different. Getting back to some of the places I duck hunted back in the day.

 

[Tx_Whipray]

Port Arthur native, here. Cool to see some skiffs showing up in my old stomping grounds.

 

[jmrodandgun]

How long was the wait?

 

[BudT]

Port Arthur native, here. Cool to see some skiffs showing up in my old stomping grounds.

Grew up running those roads, TJ boy......

 

[Tx_Whipray]

Grew up running those roads, TJ boy......

Me too...CO 88

 

[BudT]

How long was the wait?

Well......it ain't over yet, lol.

 

[BudT]

'85 my man.....

 

[Smackdaddy53]

Man it’s been a long time...you might need to put fresh line on your reels since what’s on there has to be dry rotted by now!
I hope you enjoy it.

 

[BudT]

Yeah your right Mac, really at this point I'm looking forward to next season.....

 

[BudT]

Well, so we missed it by a couple of weeks or maybe 5 or 6, then a week or 2 to the the registration paperwork lined out, but hey I got to go run the new Cayo 173 yesterday. I can honestly say what a BLAST! Looking forward to getting back to more of a simplistic approach. Been a little absent from MS over the last couple of weeks because I have something to do now, work on getting my boat like I want it.

So, so far I'm about 3" below the bottom of the boat with the propshaft, but I still have a few tricks up my sleeve to try to meet the goal of having the propshaft even with the bottom. The Tohatsu 50 on this boat is a lotta fun looking forward to getting it broke in.

One more thing, I would never insult my girl by saying she is "TIPPY", but she damn sure is RESPONSIVE, lol. Better have your ballet slippers on!

Hoping to get a few pics posted soon.......

 

[jay.bush1434]

Cool! Looking forward to seeing some pics.

 

[Capnredfish]

All a lie until we see pictures

 

[BudT]

Here's a couple for now, I'll post more detailed pics later on. Some of the highlights - Carbon Fiber Tiller Extension from Carbon Marine, TM pucks on front and back for rough water crossings, Tran color matched cavitation plate, HB Helix 10 w/ side scan, Ipilot 74# 24v TM, 24v 50aH LiFePO4 TM battery, front and rear rod tubes, leds in all compartments and under gunnels.

 

[Capnredfish]

Very cool looking skiff.

 

[tx8er]

Really cool « murdered » look. What are the color names?