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  1. roscoe

    I'm sad, need new gps

    Yeah I heard about that, sunshine and heat in Canada, but have never been able to confirm the existence of either. My spring trips usually consist of 45* and rain. LOL.
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    depth sounder replacement

    no, not used by Jesus, he walked on top of the water, regardless of its depth.
  3. roscoe

    My boat needs to run real good on the 4th of July. FIX IT !!

    Well, I will be out there. Got behind on my "new" boat and the repower with a brand new engine, finally got the motor mounted and rigged today, and the first hour of break-in is done. Need to get the 10 hour break-in period finished up. Will be visiting a very small 600 acre lake where Dave...
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    Summer Night Fishing

    Without a doubt. And also responsible for many missing persons.
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    Fish finders

    For the local and foreign fishermen, the catch/keep regulations are pretty restrictive in me Ontario and most days it’s a given that you will catch your limit. For example, where I go, walleye northern and bass limits are 2 or 4 fish. Additionally , can’t keep any northern over 29.5”, only one...
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    Fish finders

    I doubt the resorts in NW Ontario have much to worry about.
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    Summer Night Fishing

    night fishing around here requires that you set up an iron dome defense system to keep the war eagles from carrying you away.
  8. roscoe

    Insurance

    It might be helpful to know the value and age of the boat. Is there actually any damage to the boat? May be to your benefit to fix it yourself to avoid the salvage title. Used outdrives are plentiful. Insurance company may just be looking for a way to clear that boat from their portfolio.
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    I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please

    Cheaper, easier, faster, to buy they boat you wish you had and sell the old one. Just have to convince the wife that , you, um, you've outgrown this one.
  10. roscoe

    I'm sad, need new gps

    Just make sure the tablet has gps. The app for the US is $20, then you download as many map regions as you want. If you want US and Canada regions, its $25.
  11. roscoe

    I'm sad, need new gps

    There are 2 lakes I go to that are not on the chips I have for my Hummingbird or Lowrance plotters. I found a map on https://www.gpsnauticalcharts.com/main/ The app is available for windows, mac, android, and iOS So I bought a cheap generic android tablet with gps,, bought the app ...
  12. roscoe

    compact folding ladders

    I would think you could just grab a 3 year old's arm and lift them in. If not...try one of these. I have one on my 14' boat, 16' boat, and 18' boat. Amarine-made 3 Step Stainless Steel Telescoping Boat Ladder
  13. roscoe

    Erroneous oil change warning?

    I'm sure (absolutely positive ) that they reset it.
  14. roscoe

    Mercury 2.5 Outboard Engine Starts But Only a Few Times

    Is the gas vent open? Oil level? low, good , or over filled?
  15. roscoe

    What trailer length

    Its been discussed here a time or two. Ah, here is the thread. I guess it is 5', not 4'. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/maximum-trailer-tongue-length.570965/page-2 Post #30 lays it out. Fed Highway reg, limits tongue length in front of the forward most cargo carrying point. The winch post...
  16. roscoe

    What trailer length

    I prefer longer. Allows me to open the rear hatch door on the van or suv without it hitting the winch stand. "Legally" you can have 4' of space between the coupler and the winch.
  17. roscoe

    Battery Cables

    Dozens of OEM cables on eBay. From dealerships that repower a boat and don't install the new cables. Choose from the gauge and length you want.
  18. roscoe

    Not so welcome anymore....

    Been feeling it too. Usually from a small handful of members that brag about their decades of experience, but they fail to offer any info of value. Just lecturing and worthless anecdotal responses. I rarely add a response for the original poster, even when I know I have info that could help...
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    Engine height

    Welcome to boats. When accelerating to get up on plane, the engine should be all the way down, then raised after the boat is on plane.
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    Overrated Horsepower?

    I doubt that many 45 year old outboards are going to produce the hp on the decal. Also, the NMMA hp rating specifications allow a 10% +/- deviation from the rated power. So even a new modern engine rated at 175 hp may only be producing 158 hp. Your 1980 block rated motor could have been...
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