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  1. Sprig

    Cleaning fishing rods

    Correction - do not use Dawn dish soap for cleaning lures . I got mixed up. It’s good for cleaning rods but not lures as it is scented. You do not want the scent residue left on lures. No problem with rods if some scent remains. For lures I use an unscented dish soap which I can’t remember the...
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    Cleaning fishing rods

    To clean lures I use Dawn dish detergent. I put some Dawn and water in a bucket, soak them and then rub the gunk and stuff off. I use the same combination to clean rods and cork handles. If the cork handles don’t get clean enough then use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - it works. I have never had any...
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    Trailblazer for Tow Vehicle?

    First I don’t want a 16 to 22 year old vehicle that I’m not the original and only owner of for a tow vehicle. That’s a real crap shoot since for the most part you don’t know the true history of the vehicle , the problems it’s experienced, and the maintenance. As far as reliability of an old used...
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    Just a fun day at the range, I hadn’t been in a few years. I’ll never make that mistake again.

    I love shooting. I go to an indoor range every month sometimes twice a month. Once you’ve demonstrated your proficiency and safety knowledge you can rapid fire, double tap or what ever. I started out a revolver guy but now mostly shoot simi autos although I always bring a 357 or two , mostly...
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    Co-owning a boat?

    I haven’t done it but I knew a couple people who did years ago. It was disaster. It’s a bad bad bad bad idea. There are so many things that can and will go wrong I can’t even start to list them. Actually I have done it (I just remembered). About 40 years ago my wife and I went in together...
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    Experience Loopers

    2 one sentence posts in 13 years, interesting. Anyway I mean no offense but if you have or are getting a 35’ boat (that’s a darn big boat) and don’t know what electronics you should have then you need to go back to square one and take some basic boating classes, basic Navigation classes, basic...
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    1993 Grew Mercruiser 888

    I agree completely with those who have already commented. Being a mechanic you know that engine is going to need a lot more, a big lot more than the couple parts you replaced. And the outdrive unit will be another whole giant problem and expense. But even worse than the engine and out drive is...
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    Too big to beach?

    Yep too big to beach safely. Get a dingy or small zodia. Anchor at a safe distance from shore and use the dingy/zodiac to go from and back to the boat
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    Finally pulled a fish out of Lake Pleasant, AZ, and it was huge!

    Why oh why would you continue to fish a lake if you didn’t catch anything for 14 years. At the end of year one and no fish I think I’d move on
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    Weather analysis for nearshore fishing

    The weather that you say you avoid going out in is exactly what the weather report in your post shows. So stay home. Without having first hand knowledge of the area you’re boating in, it’s difficult at best to advise you. For example a 15 knot wind where I fish and boat may not create the same...
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    Tire size mismatch question

    The answer to your question since you already bough5 the 14’s is yes get a 14” wheel and tire.
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    Broken Skeg Tip...Repairable?

    This ^^^^^^
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    I’m 74, I just wasn’t using the boat nearly as much. It was tough to justify the expense and not use it much and I’m involved in a lot of other activities (hunting, fishing, travel and many others). I’ve owned numerous boats over the last 50 + years and now that it is gone I’m missing boating...
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    Thank you for sharing, your trip and videos brought back lots of memories. I sold my boat 2 years ago and have yet to get another. First time I’ve been with a boat in almost 50 years. I live boating vicariously through others stories. Thanks again.
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    I’d love to hear about your trip. How long did it take? Did you go overnight? How was the water conditions? Did you go beyond Benicia? Any interest sights? Etc etc.
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    Possible buy (engine option)?

    36 year old boat been sitting for the last 6 years. I would be concerned with a lot more than if the engine is powerful enough. You need to do a thorough inspection of the hull and interior. I’m not sure there is no wood in the hull but I would definitely verify that. Even if no wood you may...
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    KIA Telluride for towing?

    The first thing you have to look at always is the loaded weight of what you are towing and the tow capacity of the tow vehicle. The dry weight of your boat is as far as I can tell close to 3000 lbs. Add 1000 lbs for the trailer. Then add for equipment you’ll have in the boat and a full tank of...
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    Wild goose chase looking for our perfect 2nd boat?

    Wouldn’t even try to suggest a boat that fits all your wants/needs. Since you mentioned Ranger Tugs I’ll just say they are a top of the line awesome boat. Everything about them is top quality and the company stands behind their boats. If there’s a problem they take care of it. I can’t say enough...
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    Your boat is ok for the trip. The winds are just not real predictable from one day to the next. Some days the winds scarcely let up but most days it’s fairly calm mornings. The winds generally get going around 1 pm and increase over the next 8 to 10 hours. The same applies not only around Rio...
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    I know the area well, been boating the delta for 50+ years and many trips to San Pablo Bay and SF Bay. I’m not clear exactly what you information you are looking for but I’ll try to give you what I can. Answers to a couple questions would be helpful. What size and make of boat? Is this a day...
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