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  1. Philster

    Face Palm

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    Checkmate 2400/BRX 1st Splash and Shakedown: Fun w/ Electronics...of all things :)

    Re: Checkmate 2400/BRX 1st Splash and Shakedown: Fun w/ Electronics...of all things Stop it at :36 and it looks like an Alien has taken over a kiddie boat from the amusement park.
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    Does anyone else not "get" fishing? Not that I don't fish/crab & enjoy it w/ the kids

    Re: Does anyone else not "get" fishing? Not that I don't fish/crab & enjoy it w/ the Re: Does anyone else not "get" fishing? Not that I don't fish/crab & enjoy it w/ the If you're in the woods or at sea, you drink whatever sustains life; there's no time for fussin'. When you're back...
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    Have I been spoiled and lucky? Backing up trailer The stupid pin/reverse lockout.

    Okay... my new boat is part of boat/trailer combo #6 that I've towed. All six rigs I have owned I just backed the heck up when I wanted to. So, to reverse the new trailer, even over level ground, I have to get out and remove a pin and insert it in some other slot? WHAT? :confused: So, it...
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    Does anyone else not "get" fishing? Not that I don't fish/crab & enjoy it w/ the kids

    Does anyone else not "get" fishing? Not that I don't fish/crab & enjoy it w/ the kids I'm talking about this 'thing' that some people have for fishing. I like fishing. I enjoy the experience. We go fishing. Hey, we catch some fish. We go crabbing. Hey, we catch some crabs. It can be fun...
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    Checkmate 2400/BRX 1st Splash and Shakedown: Fun w/ Electronics...of all things :)

    Well, I have no 'in water' pics, because my Merc guy and I had to ride in the boat and drive off the trailer as the ramp had no piers as it was on shoreline. The Check is equipped with the upgraded Livorsi Smartcraft (Mercury feature) gauges, and after some water tests, we had to return to the...
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    My new boat: Jackplate, Antiventilation plate and overall height.

    This is a pic of the 'out of the box' settings. The jackplate is non-hydraulic, but can be quick adjusted in the water with little fuss. Out of the box, what is your take on the height of the antiventilation plate in relation to the keel? The setback is 10", which requires (generally) an...
  8. Philster

    Air Cycle anyone?

    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/2931284628.html Air Cycle - $2700 (brick) Date: 2012-03-30, 4:16PM EDT Reply to: see below [Errors when replying to ads?] Air Cycle don't know what year it is. Don't know if its allowed on the lake. What I do know is that it starts right up has a new...
  9. Philster

    3.0 or 43

    Re: 3.0 or 43 Every new or leftover dealer boat should include a full coast guard package, so don't believe they are suddenly throwing these things in.
  10. Philster

    taking on water

    Re: taking on water Yes, you need some sort of valve added to your scupper that prevents backflow from the sea. There are door type flappers and even ping pong ball looking setups.
  11. Philster

    Boating Industry Bouncing Back...

    Read a few company blogs this morning: Mercury Marine is up to eight weeks behind on fulfilling orders on many engines! A number of builders are 6-8 weeks deep on orders and if they weren't so busy, they'd still be unable to deliver some boats because of Mercury's backlog. A few builders...
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    Slamming outboard(s) into reverse and hydrolocking the engine(s).

    There is some heated discussion going around in other places I won't mention. Nonetheless, the non-disputed facts go like this: Outboard-equipped boat running on plane. Debris or other sudden panic-inducing issue causes operator to slam throttle to neutral and then reverse almost...
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    What are some of the coolest accessories (electronic, seats, add-ons, etc) for...

    Re: What are some of the coolest accessories (electronic, seats, add-ons, etc) for... Popular marine GPS units have optional accessories/brackets/mounts that enable them to be flush mounted. The key is actually having space on the dash/console/whatever to flush mount it. Also, you have to...
  14. Philster

    Mother-in-laws

    A pleasure boater was cruising about, escaping the wrath of his wife and nagging mother-in-law, who was particularly hard to deal with as she was harping on and on about his latest boat and how much money it would cost, and how it'd be better to save that money and blah, blah, blah... yadda...
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    GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder options on new rig

    So, my new rig has Livorsi Smartcraft gauges and a depth sounder. I really want one add-on. I want to add a GPS/Fishfinder combo unit. I'm talking basic stuff here; something that is in the 300-425 dollar range. Garmin, Lowrance and a few others make nice compact units (w/internal antennas)...
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    Economical Tips & Tricks?

    Re: Economical Tips & Tricks? I didn't know the name... the name of the knot that I do use. How could I forget something along the 'lines' of "2 half hitch with a sever tangle"...? One cannot imagine. I can tie effective knots (40+ years and counting) AND comprehend basic English -- Others...
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    Updated pics Thurs, Jan. 26 -Checkmate factory pics of my boat under construction

    Re: NEW PICS THURSDAY, 1/12/2012. Checkmate factory pics of my boat under constructi Re: NEW PICS THURSDAY, 1/12/2012. Checkmate factory pics of my boat under constructi And she is done and on her trailer ready for shrink-wrapping.
  18. Philster

    2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

    Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions Wellcraft DC is an option, too.
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    Updated pics Thurs, Jan. 26 -Checkmate factory pics of my boat under construction

    Re: NEW PICS THURSDAY, 1/12/2012. Checkmate factory pics of my boat under constructi Re: NEW PICS THURSDAY, 1/12/2012. Checkmate factory pics of my boat under constructi Latest pics.
  20. Philster

    new prop and trim tab

    Re: new prop and trim tab They come longer. Ya gotta poke around! http://www.iboats.com/Marine_Store/dm/keywords.anode
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