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  1. korygrandy

    Nikon Action EX 10x50 thoughts

    I just ordered a pair of Nikon Action EX 10x50 binoculars. I checked them out at FleetFarm before I ordered them and in comparison to the others on display they seemed like pretty decent binoculars with good clarity and focus at all distances. Does anyone own these and what are your thoughts...
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    MN DNR Boat Title when will it come?

    I bought my boat from a private seller back in the beginning of May. After title transfer the MN DMV said it would take a while for me to receive my title in the mail. Does anyone know what the minnesota dnr turnaround time is for a boat title?
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    Where to install my Humminbird

    1. The dimensions of this humminbird 587ci are 7"W x 7.5"H x 4"D. Here is my cockpit. If it won't fir on the dash somehow I guess I am going to have to mount it on the driver side gunwhale in front of the cup holder. 2. I plan on wiring this to my isolated deep-cycle. My question is I...
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    New Humminbird 587ci

    I'm not sure what the ci stands for in this model number but this looks like a decent fishfinder for the amateur fisherman that I am. I was more concerned about getting a good read on the depth so I can stop banging up my props. Any advice on this unit? I noticed there are HotMaps that I may...
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    What denotes an "Entry Level" boat

    Okay, I here the term "entry level" used all the time in these forums and my question is, What determines an entry level boat vs say a mid-level or even luxury boat?
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    Jetboat shenanigans

    I was beached at a popular boaters rendezvous last weekend and I witnessed something extremely irritating. This EDIT comes flying into the beach doing at least 15 if not 20mph on a sea-doo 4 person jetboat. He does this between me, and another boat 40feet next to me. Mind you this is a...
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    Prop advice for '03 Glastron SX175 3.0l mercruiser

    Okay I am currently running a 3 blade, right spinning alluminum 14.5 x 19P on my Glastron 175SX. With 2 guys and regular gear My top end is running WOT 43mph @ 4800rpm's trimmed just below halfway, it does 30mph @ 3,000rpm's trimmed just below 1/2way. This is clocked using the speedo on the...
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    Bottom of skeg broken off

    I didn't notice at the time of purchase but the PO busted a little chunk off the skeg. The picture isn't my boat but the missing piece of skeg is almost identical except mine is a clean straight break where this one curved in. With this being broken like this will it have a NOTICEABLE impact on...
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    Installing extra LED as right blinker / brake light

    Is it possible to hookup a Blazer LED Marker light to my existing rear right blinker light? It has a ground (white) and a brown wire. The wiring from the harness has 2 wires, green and green/black. I noticed the existing right tailight has 3 wires as well, ground (white), green and brown...
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    Speaker smells like its burning

    Here's the situation: I already fried one speaker and sent it into polk audio for repair. I could smell something burning, but couldn't figure out what it was until the speaker went. They fixed the speaker and sent it back, I hooked it back up to the same wire and it instantly smelt like it...
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    Garmin Fishfinder 140 or Humminbird 565

    Why should I spend the extra $90 on the Humminbird 565 when I can get the garmin fishfinder 140? What would the difference be between the 45degree and 15 degree beams on the garmin compared to the 20 degree and 60 degree? I trailer to white bear and bald eagle lake mn a lot and trailer to a...
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    A few stories

    Thought I would share a few stories from my boating experiences. My dad has a 26' MacGregor sailboat I grew up with. I was about 8 years old walking on the deck and got whacked with the boom. Luckily for me my leg got wrapped around a loose rope as I dangled upside down in the cabin wondering...
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    Boat is gleaming like showroom condition

    Here's what I did, let me know any tricks you might have. For the yellow hull stains I used SeaSense Hull Cleaner Boat Cleaner and it came off with no effort but use gloves with this product. Washed the boat with Collinite's 920 Fiberglass Boat Cleaner and then wiped it clean with a second...
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    Is the prop too loose?

    I went back to the prop and jiggled it back and fourth on the mounting bolt and it had about an 1/8 inch play. Do I want the prop more snug than this? I realized I posted this in the wrong mercruiser area before.
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    Is prop too loose?

    I went back to the prop and jiggled it back and fourth on the mounting bolt and it had about an 1/8 inch play. Do I want the prop more snug than this?
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    Drive Lube and Gear Lube

    This is totally a rookie question but is drive lube the same as oil? My drive lube is low and I want to add some but in a daze I bought gear lube which I don't think is the same thing.
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    Which fish finder more important depth finder

    I am curious what your recommendations are for a good depth finder. I don't fish much at all but am more interested in an accurate depth finder. Is there anything out there that can warn you ahead of time before it's too late and you hit the lower unit? Does the tranducer play a part in this?
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    Motor slipping out of gear

    Well I bought a new boat this year and have used it probably a dozen times now. Today when I went in reverse on the cold engine it slipped out of gear. Then I drove around the lake for about an hour, I was idling went to gun it to get on plane and it slipped out of gear after briefly being in...
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    St. Croix at Stillwater to Lake Pepin

    I am trying to plan a mini getaway for me and the girl. I would like to cruise from the St. Croix River at Stillwater down to Lake Pepin, Lake City Marina and stay overnight in town. Is there anything out of the ordinary I need to know about this little trip? Am I completely crazy for doing...
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    Which Guide-on for my trailer

    I have an EZ-Loader Trailer that I would like to add rear guide-on roller posts to but the problem is there is a step running from the fender to the rear of the trailer. Does anyone make guide-ons to accomodate this large step? I would hate to have to drill through the step. The problem I am...
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