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Post by Juan on Sept 17, 2019 7:25:08 GMT -6
I'm considering revising the forum format slightly and instead of being strictly Sea Pro boats, adding sections for other lines of boats. The Sea Pro sections wouldn't change much if any at all. There would be additional sections for other models... I think all makes and models have a lot of things in common (rigging , motors, etc) and the addition of other models could be useful to all members. It could also increase forum membership. We'd need to change the forum's name from "Sea Pro Boat Owners" to something more appropriate that fit all models. Just considering this at the moment and would appreciate any and all suggestions and ideas. notworthy
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Post by gnrphil on Sept 17, 2019 7:34:33 GMT -6
By "other models" does that mean other models associated with Sea Pro , such as Sea Boss and Palmetto and maybe even the bulls bay boats or are you thinking other brands such as Sea Hunt etc ?
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Post by gtightline on Sept 17, 2019 9:09:13 GMT -6
Sounds interesting...maybe you could keep Sea Pro in the name, just so those who are searching for brand specific boats could still find the site when entering Sea Pro into a search...
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Post by Juan on Sept 17, 2019 9:23:58 GMT -6
Sounds interesting...maybe you could keep Sea Pro in the name, just so those who are searching for brand specific boats could still find the site when entering Sea Pro into a search... That makes good sense... didn't think about searches. Was thinking about adding a few popular makes... ie: Mako, Carolina Skiff, Ranger, Hewes, Grady White, etc. Open for suggestions and as I said I'm just considering it at this point...might be too confusing
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Warpig
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Post by Warpig on Sept 17, 2019 9:45:54 GMT -6
Sounds interesting...maybe you could keep Sea Pro in the name, just so those who are searching for brand specific boats could still find the site when entering Sea Pro into a search... That makes good sense... didn't think about searches. Was thinking about adding a few popular makes... ie: Mako, Carolina Skiff, Ranger, Hewes, Grady White, etc. Open for suggestions and as I said I'm just considering it at this point...might be too confusing I like the idea. I sold my Sea Pro last year but I still read this forum all the time because there's lots of good information on here regardless of what kind of boat you have. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Don't forget to add Key West boats if you do something like that . I joined that forum as well. That is pretty good, but it seems a little more formal than this one. The good thing there is people direct from the factory monitor and post to specific issues so you get some info straight from the horses mouth. Don't know if that is always the best answer though....
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Post by Juan on Sept 17, 2019 12:15:28 GMT -6
If I do this Key West will certainly be one of the categories. I wanted to buy a used Key West 1720 center console and looked through three states for one but never found one priced right (they're high around here) so ended up buying a Carolina Skiff and then a week later found the perfect Key West priced two grand under what I paid for the Carolina Skiff. A Carolina Skiff is junk compared to a Key West! You've got a good boat Warpig! I'm jealous
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Warpig
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Post by Warpig on Sept 17, 2019 13:23:49 GMT -6
Thanks Juan. I do like it. I will say once the Sea Pro was fixed up by the dealer, I was wondering why I traded it! I'm still waiting for someone up here in the great white north to pick up the new Sea Pro line so I can crawl around on one.
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mosquito13
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Post by mosquito13 on Sept 17, 2019 15:51:41 GMT -6
Thinking of buying either a pathfinder or a ranger in the next year. Want to go smaller as on the fresh water more than 50% of my time now. Be good to expand the gene pool.
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Post by freezerfiller on Sept 17, 2019 19:14:14 GMT -6
I don't think adding brands outside of the family does much good. You get more quantity, but less quality. aka hull truth.. I do think adding sea boss and related hulls would be a good idea. My 0.02
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Post by AHHHH-Spray on Sept 17, 2019 20:08:56 GMT -6
I agree with Freezer. I'd imagine most other brands have a dedicated forum or Facebook group already, so people will go there for info about those brands. Might be hard to bring in a meaningful number of people with other brands.
I'd suggest adding a page with links to forums and groups for other brands. You could also contact the admins of those pages and ask them to do the same thing. That way each page could still be managed well. You don't want to create something that gets too big and overtaken by trolls, spammers, and keyboard cowboys.
Just my .02, do whatever you want. I'll still read and contribute either way. I think Ol' Ed would be proud of how well this forum has held up, God rest his soul.
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Post by gnrphil on Sept 17, 2019 22:18:12 GMT -6
I agree with Freezer and Ahhhh-spray, not that we could compete with THT but we really don't need the stuff that goes on there. I vote to include Sea Boss and Palmetto Custom. I think we are OK as we are, I try to promote this forum as and when I can to bring in new members and will continue to do so.
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Post by Juan on Sept 18, 2019 4:15:42 GMT -6
I agree with Freezer. I'd imagine most other brands have a dedicated forum or Facebook group already, so people will go there for info about those brands. Might be hard to bring in a meaningful number of people with other brands. I'd suggest adding a page with links to forums and groups for other brands. You could also contact the admins of those pages and ask them to do the same thing. That way each page could still be managed well. You don't want to create something that gets too big and overtaken by trolls, spammers, and keyboard cowboys. Just my .02, do whatever you want. I'll still read and contribute either way. I think Ol' Ed would be proud of how well this forum has held up, God rest his soul. I agree entirely and I think this is what we'll do. Certainly don't want it to turn into anything like THT. You're right about most other brands having their own dedicated forums but the only reason I thought about adding a few different brands is because some of those forums have flopped for various reasons and get almost no participation at all. I was thinking maybe we could attract those people. Better to keep it as is and just add Palmetto and Boss sections and maybe a link section to other brands. Great ideas guys. I appreciate the guidance. Could use some help with the links... If you know the web address for any brands you'd like to see included, please shoot it to me via IM or post it here and I'll include it in the new category. beerchug
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985crabs
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Post by 985crabs on Sept 18, 2019 7:09:19 GMT -6
I agree with those who don't want to dilute the Sea Pro brand on this site, but I do acknowledge that there is a lot of content that would be relevant to boaters regardless of affiliation.
Perhaps there could be a subtitle to 'SEA PRO Boat Owners Forum' up at the top. Something like, 'An expansive archive of general boating information. All boaters welcome.'
Let's be welcoming and inclusive.
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catchersrock
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Post by catchersrock on Sept 18, 2019 8:54:18 GMT -6
I think a board that is centered around what Sea Pro's are but includes other brands would be good. Salt Water boats, Bay and Deep V, in the 17 ish foot to 25 ish foot range. This board is great, but, there are folks doing the same things we are to other brands, and, THT is too big.
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catchersrock
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Post by catchersrock on Sept 18, 2019 10:07:03 GMT -6
If I could make any requests of the current forum, I would like a button at the top of the home page to get to the "Recent Threads" without scrolling all the way to the bottom.
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Post by Juan on Sept 18, 2019 15:39:38 GMT -6
It's been a while since I tinkered with the settings so I'll try to do a few revisions on the weekends just to be safe. I don't remember seeing an option to show recent posts but I'll look for one. Might be able to add that option as a plug in if it's available.
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RunninLate
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Post by RunninLate on Sept 19, 2019 7:56:08 GMT -6
Good idea but we need a "What are you drinking" or what have you purchased liquor related sub-form. I am on a few others and those section are always busy. You also might have one that what have you purchased that is NOT boat related sub-forum.
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985crabs
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Post by 985crabs on Sept 19, 2019 9:42:37 GMT -6
Yeah? Do those other guys have a 'B!tch' section?
Hey, what happened to our 'B!tch' section?
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Post by Juan on Sept 19, 2019 11:39:18 GMT -6
Yeah? Do those other guys have a 'B!tch' section? Hey, what happened to our 'B!tch' section? Nobody was using it so it went away. I kinda like the idea of a "what are you drinking" topic...but 99% of the posts there would be from RunninLate and me.
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985crabs
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Post by 985crabs on Sept 19, 2019 19:23:33 GMT -6
That’s sad.
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