Recent content by bigjohnnc

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    Canyon 271 review

    So we upgraded over the winter from a 24 Seahunt Gamefish (single 250 yamaha) to a 2019 Canyon 271 outfitted with twin 300 yamahas. I've made two trips to the gulf stream (60 + mile run) this spring, one other 30 mile run and a couple of nearshore trips. I knew this would be a big upgrade but...
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    covering cushions etc?

    So thinking about seeing if I can get a local guy here to make some custom covers to cover my rear seat and gunwale cushions when the boat is on the lift. We already have a console cover (that hangs from the ttop). Has anyone tried this? It's a 271 Canyon, 2019 and a full cover just isn't an...
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    Backing plate for planer rod?

    Thanks! I’ll check it out in detail when I get back down to the coast. Where do you fish out of if I may ask? I’ve only got a handful of blue water trips under my belt.
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    Backing plate for planer rod?

    I just want an easy planer rod setup plus the ability to high speed troll. Just trying to see if it’ll handle it safely.
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    Backing plate for planer rod?

    So I hear people talking about needing a backing plate on rod holders for fishing a planer rod due to the intense pressure. Is that necessary? This would be on a Grady Canyon 271.
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    Grady newbie- Canyon 271

    Hi all Our family just purchased a 2019 Canyon 219 with twin 300's. We are very excited about this boat! We've had a 24 Sea Hunt gamefish for the last 10 years and I've completely been bitten by the offshore bug. The rest of the family likes to cruise but the boat will be used 90% for...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    bigjohnnc, John, 2019 Canyon 271, 2019 Yamaha 300's