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In case anyone is interested.



Berts Tackle

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Both Traxtech and Bert's are similar (very good) products - the owners were partners at one time....both right are right here in Michigan.

I have done business with both and they both stand behind their products if there is ever a need.

Berts has a ratcheting rod holder that Traxtech does not and Traxtech has a new adjustable bird tree that Bert's does not.

There are a few other subtle variations in their product lines but over all - very similar stuff.

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Also check out these.We've run the Traxstech with great results.very solid mounting system,and very high quality.

http://www.traxstech.com/index.htm

Cannon is also now making track and rod holders.I haven't used them,but hear that they are nice.

http://store.cannondownriggers.com/p...Mounting_Track

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I had a guess that was the boat Steve. You got yourself an amazingly restored sea craft, one of the best I have seen.

Its a small world because I have your sea craft's little brother... the guy you bought it from had two seacrafts, a 20 wildfire also restored and the 23. I bought the 20 and brought it up to NJ and now you have the 23 in Michigan!

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Small world! I was under the impression he was keeping the 20'....your gain I am sure.

The guy was meticulous with details and those guys down in Florida (Wildfire) that restore these things are crazy good!
I just got mine up here last week - have not had it out yet. Still needs some MI hull numbers and I am trying to get a house battery installed too.

Only thing I am not liking too much, in my limited time of having this boat, is a little too much flex in the port side gunwale......I dont think it is supposed to be there - but am not sure - will call down to FL and ask the experts.

I saw my 15 yr old son sit on that gunwale and I was thinking - not good! of coarse he is 6'5" 270 but still it is not rigid like I would think it should be.

take care !!
Steve

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I bought the 20 a year ago so I'm not sure what that's about ha ha.

That flex is probably something with the coring. You should be able to check it out from underneath.

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My boat (a 20) was being rebuilt by Mike right behind your "new" 23. Hell of a boat, I got to watch the entire process. I gagged a little when I saw it go up for sale at his asking price, you got an awesome deal! Enjoy it.

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Zach,

I wasnt even looking for a boat for me when I saw this one for sale. But after speaking with the owner and seeing all that went into this boat - I just had to make it happen.

I think the owner for sure wanted to see it go to good home - one that could appreciate this rebuild and take care of it like he would. I fit the bill - so he gave me some extra time to round up money - great guy.

I feel very fortunate to have landed this boat and hope to spend the forseeable future learning about what I have here.

Steve