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    Replacing trebble hooks - hardware?

    I have some older lures I am working on here. I bought several sizes of replacement trebble hooks, from size 14 to 6. My question is on hardware to attach the hooks to the lures. Since the hooks have to be cut off in most cases (hooks were built in to the lure when it was made) it is required...
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    Higher capacity topside tanks instead of 6gal portables?

    I am looking at getting a pair of topside tanks in the 15gal range. In the past I've always used portable 6gal tanks. My concern is all our motors that run them are 2 strokes with pressurized fuel systems. The ports on both the motors and tank are 2 prong. I see all the tanks these days have the...
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    Open boats and cruising in the rain - staying dry?

    I got to try out my rain gear last Sunday on the lake. It pretty much rained the entire day I was out (around 7-8 hours on the lake) and I covered 70-80 miles. In that time I had water get in through my neck opening in my jacket as well as the front zipper. The first place I noticed water...
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    Theoretical question on boat speed with 1 or 2 motors

    If there was a choice between having a single vs twin motor set up, for matched hp, what set up would run the boat faster (same boat, just 1 or 2 motors)? Example: one 125hp or x2 60's on a 20ft aluminum boat. I know there is a lot of left out info and variables. 2 motors will weigh more than 1...
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    Sturdy bench seat clamp or other mount?

    I am looking to run a regular boat seat on a bench seat style boat. The benches are aluminum gunnels and a plywood top, older version of a lund wc. I was at bass pro shops and looked at what they had and was not real impressed. The clamp and locking swivel they carry dont look well built to...
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    Lining spinning rod spools for multiple uses?

    I have 3 more spools coming for my travel spinning rod. It is lined with 15lb power pro now. What other lines should I load the spools with? I want a light weight line for casting small rapalas and other crank baits. I have 5lb fireline on another rod that does well with that, as well as 4lb...
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    Down rigger rods. Where to begin?

    I am interested in getting a couple of rods for downrigger use (IE- rod holders and trolling) on the great lakes. I have a few spinning and casting rods now, but they are all set up and configured for cast/release and jigging and do not have the tailstock/grip for riding in a holder. My...
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    Has anyone converted utility boat to add dual console/enclosure?

    Just curious here if anyone has built up a bare bones utility boat like a lund ssv, WD, jon boat, or other bench seat/tiller motor boat with a dual console, windshield, and full canvas. I'd be curious how you went about the design of it, materials, etc. Are there any good suppliers for durable...
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    ? For those that have done calibrations on ritchie compasses with comp rods

    How accurate are/were you in dialing in the headings with the rods? What did you use for a reference? I have a small Ritchie X-10-M. I calibrated it before and it seemed like it was OK. I set it up on a different boat and didn't have a good way to verify calibration so I left it from before. I...
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    Paper charts = "Not for Navigation"? So what is?

    All of the paper charts I have come across for a lake I go to are all labeled something to the affect "not for navigational use". The one I am looking at here even has a label on it that reads "The Charts and Publications Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act require commercial vessels...
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    Ever had your boat stuck on a portage crossing?

    Just curious if anyone else has run in to this... I found a hand operated winch system to portage between two parts of our lake (never been there, new adventure). It is basically a train car set up like a boat trailer that rides a cable winch across the gap - up out of the water on one side...
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    How do you set up/tune props on motors? Stores/retailers won't accept returns.

    How do you go about tuning prop sizes on boat/motor set ups when stores and online retailers don't accept returns once props have been "used"? I am about to order 3 props but 2 aren't going to be needed, I just don't know which 2 yet.
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    Warding off flies on your boat during the daytime?

    Any ideas on warding off flies on a boat during the day? I've tried sprays like OFF and I can take a bath in the stuff and it won't stop the flies. I got some of the coil mosquito repellent things that smolder to try. I thought about getting one of those bug zapper lights but my hunch is they...
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    Small ~14ft aluminum for 9.9hp 2 stroke?

    What are some good aluminum hulls that are out there in the 14ft range? I am looking to use with a 9.9hp 2 stroke Johnson. The motor used to be run on a 16ft Core Craft. The boat has been gone for years, motor still runs great but no boat... I'd like something stable, not real tippy, but also...
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    Boat sizes and fuel tank capacity regulations?

    I've been browsing the web trying to find some info on fuel tank capacities but I am coming up empty. All the regulations I've come across have to do with tank construction, mounting, venting, hoses, and fittings. I haven't come across anything that relates to capacities and boat sizes. Any...
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    new old stock 2009 merc 4 stroke 30hp - anything to be aware of?

    I spotted a new merc 30hp 4 stroke for sale, 2009 model still in the box with factory oil. Is there anything to be aware of with it? Either from the length of time not used (~5 years), or that model year?
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    Re-propping early 80's Johnson 25hp 2 stroke

    I am curious what you all think here about this one. We have a 16ft Lund, sorta like a current model SSV, with a 25hp motor, both early 80's. The motor runs like a top, but likes to drink fuel. I was out with it this summer with 2 people, a spare motor (9.9hp Johnson from the late 90's/early...
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    Auxiliary fuel tanks - built-in vs. portable/top-deck

    Is there much that would have to be done to switch an outboard over from a built-in tank to an auxiliary top-side tank? Or is it just a matter of putting the right fittings in the line to make the switch? What about any kind of remote switch?
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    Rods, rods, rods. Thoughts?

    I am looking for a bit more capable set up than what I have and don't really know what direction to go. Actually, I am trying to fill a gap. My spinning rod is an older Berkley Pro Series One (IM6), 6', and spec'd for 1/8-3/8 lure and 4-10lb test line. I need to do some repairs to it - the rod...
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    Calibrating Ritchie compass for declination? Compensators?

    Has anyone had much luck calibrating the "compensators" on a Ritchie compass? It doesn't seem like I am getting much adjustment out of the compensator screws in that the dial only slightly moves with full deviation on the screws? The model is the RitchieSport X-10-M, if it makes any difference...
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