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  1. dingbat

    Building a tackle drawer unit

    https://www.boatoutfitters.com/storage/tackle-boxes
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    Can i cut my bunks down?

    Manual says #150 tongue weight max.... The real answer can be found using the curb and gross weights listed inside the drivers side door
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    Penn downrigger power supply cables

    https://www.amazon.com/Audiopipe-Gauge-Quick-Disconnect-Harness/dp/B00O59HJJM
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Not sure that is the solution… I have 3 pairs of cut sleeves in my PPE bag. All three pairs are breathable. They would not protect from fiberglas exposure.
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    Great Cheap Seat Cushion Cleaner

    Clorox cleanup works great for cleaning cushions
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    Fuel tank repair

    Made a couple of customs and welded up a couple of fuel tanks back in the day. As noted, you either have to fill the tank with water or purge with nitrogen or argon. This is only after cleaning inside with detergent and water to remove any fuel residue. From a repair standpoint, I wouldn’t...
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    Penn downrigger power supply cables

    Sounds like good excuse to install an autopilot….lol
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    Went electric

    The county next to us banded gas powered blowers last year. Trimmers are next in the docket.
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    Like catfish?

    https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2024/04/04/blue-catfish-are-taking-over-in-maryland-waters-as-state-officials-and-fishing-community-work-to-contain-the-spread/
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    Need advice

    I wish it was that simple for us. Between the mountains, the Bermuda High and the elevated water temps (upper 80's) , the weather is very unstable and conditions can variety greatly in a distance of a few of miles. Once the water temps get up in late Spring, Sea Breezes becomes a factor. It...
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Show of hands... who wants to trade in their (new) 4 stroke for a 20+ year old, oil belching 2 stroke?
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    Can i cut my bunks down?

    Too a point……a trailer is designed to support 85-90% of the load on the axle, leaving the support structure (frame) to support 10-15% of the load. The real question when moving the weight forward of the axle, how much weight can a support structure designed to support 10-15% of the load carry...
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    Need advice

    My thoughts.....those relying on Apps for weather, navigation and or fishing Services do so because they lack first hand experience. A very large percentage of your target market (experianced users) don't use apps for one reason or another. Don't get me started on "land" connected (cell) based...
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Interesting How long is "long"? My "shot gun" is back is 300' Boat rods at 175' and 150' 150' planer board lines, 6 lines per board (70'-150' in 10' increments) Surprised no down riggers? Hottest rods on the boat in the winter time 4-5 knot tide 2-4 knots trolling speed How do you measure...
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Kickers make no sense if you have tow insurance available. Especially if you’re going to use a common fuel source Have been towed in 3 times in 25 years of boating. Fifteen of those years fishing 30-40 hours a week. All three where fuel related. All three would have prevented the use of a...
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    Can i cut my bunks down?

    Tongue length is irrelevant. It’s doesn’t carry the load. The important parts is to have the load sitting over the axle(s) and the proper tongue weight for the load. How much does the boat and trailer weigh? What is the current tongue weight?
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    95 Reinneil- Temp gauge jumping up and down

    Your boat is not a car a with closed, loop, pressurized cooling system. Your boat is a raw water, open loop cooled. Temp fluctuations with varying engine loads is normal and expected
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    Can i cut my bunks down?

    Check your tongue weight……most trailers are setup to handle boats in 2 ft. increments. Since you hanging two feet off the back, either your tongue weight is light or the trailer is too long to begin with In short, you set the boat on the trailer to obtain proper tongue weight (center of gravity...
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    Can't prime my fuel line

    Try tilting the motor up, then hold primer bulb vertical while priming
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    Marine Insurance

    I never stay with a boat insurer more than a couple of years to keep them honest. Bounce back and forth between Boat US and Progressive. Home owners, property, auto and umbrella are all with the same company. Policy for the boat with same company was nutz priced
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