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  1. Sprig

    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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    Heat

    Here in Northern California 108f yesterday, cooled down to 102f today. High 90’s and low 100’s forecast the next 10 days. We have about zero humidity here so the heat is tolerable. You’ll find me either in the pool or in the air conditioning.
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    Used outboard purchase value

    I’d run from that deal. If the guy is not telling the truth about the year then I doubt the hours are truthful. If you can afford it you are way way better off with a new engine.
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    How to plan a route? is there an app like trip advisor?

    You should be fine in your boat. Still it can get pretty rough around Rio vista in the afternoon so just exercise a little caution. I know the bay around Martinez can get rough too in the windy afternoons. Some days it’s calm around there but summertime is when the worst winds seem to happen...
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    How to plan a route? is there an app like trip advisor?

    The Garmin 8612xsb is an awesome unit. As far as I know you can plot routes. You should be able to put in all the waypoints you want between Martinez and Sacramento. You can do so even with cheaper less sophisticated units. Read your instruction manual. It should contain all the information you...
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    How do you feel when you use other people’s stuff and things go wrong.

    I make it a point not to use other people’s stuff. The exception is I may use small inexpensive things like hand tools, a camping item, and things like that. Things that if they break I can easily and cheaply replace. I can’t remember the last time I used or borrowed from someone. The worst time...
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    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    If you can’t quickly determine the problem then you should take it to a mechanic. Engine warning alarms are usually serious and if not heeded can be catastrophic.
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    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    No matter what you should replace the impeller more often than 3 years. Even if the boat isn’t run and just sits you need to replace the impeller. I replace mine every other year.
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