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    One year review of the IPilot for Minnkota

    I got the IPilot module for my Minnkota 45 V2 Powerdrive last year. My main reason for buying this module, was the virtual anchor. You remove the top of your trolling motor head, replace with the new IPilot head, feed the wiring through the main coiled power line, and it's plug and play. Pros...
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    Opinions on 2015 Yamaha F40 propeller model

    Hello: I've always received excellent advice on this forum so I'm back to ask a question. I'm looking to buy a new Yamaha 40 HP (prop) to replace my 2000 35HP Johnson. The Johnson (console, not tiller) is on a 14' Lowe fishing V hull fishing boat that I bought about 5 years ago. The engine ran...
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    Quick report on Minn Kota 45lb V2

    I recently bought a Minn Kota V2 PowerDrive trolling motor. After mounting it on the bow and wiring in a Minn Kota plug and receptacle, I put it to work on a few different lakes and rivers. Observations: 1. I have a 14' aluminum Lowe fishing boat, with side console and a 35 HP Johnson on the...
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    Porposing on a 14' aluminum v-hull

    Afternoon all: I have a 14' 2000 Lowe v-hull fishing boat, with a 35 HP Johnson 2-stroke center console. I was on the lake today, alone, so no one up front. When I was bringing the boat to speed, after moving over the bow wave and going to plane/gaining speed, I began to porpose, so much so...
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    Drift socks?

    Hi all: I was out fishing recently (14' aluminum Lowe V-hull sport fishing boat). It was a pretty windy day, and even with the anchor down, I found I would often drift/be pushed by the wind towards shore, until I had to weigh anchor and move back out away from shore. I did some research, and...
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    Wireless control for Minn Kota V2 Powerdrive

    I picked up the wireless control for my new MK Powerdrive. The unit screws on to the outside of the base, and plugs into the unit receptacle that the foot control would normally plug into. It works a treat! I'll keep the foot control as a backup, but the wireless system allows you to control...
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    Navigating the shallows...your opinions

    As a fairly new boater, I find I may be overly cautious in my habits. My question is this; I have a 14' Lowe with a 35HP Johnson. I tend to lift the motor and use the trolling motor when I get closer to the shallows, but how shallow would you think a 14' aluminum V hull can draft before hitting...
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    Trim and planing for a 14' aluminum

    Hi all: I've been out a few times now in my new (to me) 14' Lowe fishing boat, 35 HP Johnson with power trim. First time out, I was suprised how high the bow rides at lower speeds (of about 5 knots). I tried adjusting the trim up and down (my console does not have a trim guage) in small...
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    Bilge pump question 14' Lowe

    Hi all, this may be a silly question to the veteran boaters here, but I'm new to this sport. I recently bought a 14' Lowe Sea Nymph. Its in very good condition, but the bilge pump needed replacing. The boat has a floor, casting deack and console. The console has three separate switches, one for...
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