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    halibut in the boat

    every now and again somebody brings a halibut in the boat-and general mayhem breaks out.A big one can easily break a leg, smash up a boat, and there are old stories of fishermen lost at sea and the boat turns up with the bottom knocked out.Most guys hogtie them, or shoot them in the head[ not a...
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    seals

    I have nothing personal against seals- except when they're following my boat 50' back waiting for a salmon to hit.There are some area's we can't even fish anymore because of them-they slid off the rocks when you pick up a rod, or even the sound of a reel will bring them to the boat- just like a...
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    winter springs

    The winter springs are providings some fine table fare and a chance to get out on the water, weather permitting.I think these smaller 6 to 8 lb.''feeders'' are better eating than the summer run fish.More consistent too- they are typically here from November to March and any day you can get out...
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    standing on the swim grid to net a fish

    I was out last weekend picking up some nice winter springs- a typical January day,cold, windy, but the fish were coming in.I see the next boat over has one on, and the guy steps over the transom onto the swim grid to net it.Really dumb.One wave and the boat lurches and he's in the chuck- and of...
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    Fibreform boats?

    If I remember correctly- Fibreform boats were sprayed chop glass hulls.Anybody own one- and what has their history been?I think they were heavier than laid up hulls, and that may have been the main complaint, if any.<br /> Has there been any water penetration or water logging issues?
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    canoe outrigger

    now that I have used my 19' grumman/6 hp evinrude on a Yukon river float trip- I am exploring the possability of attaching a detachable outrigger for use on more open [ but still sheltered] water.It could be either sailed, or powered.<br /> Would you have an outrigger off just one...
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    chop glass vs laid up

    It's been many years since chopped glass was used, and seemed to be looked down on as a inferior to laid up hulls- probably as a cost saving method.<br /> However- years later- how did they actually stand up?Was there much diferance , apart from being heavier?Maybe some owners of these older...
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    Gruman canoe- 6 hp evinrude

    I just got back from the Yukon- the combination of the 19' gruman canoe and 6hp evinrude worked very well.Plenty of power to go upstream, excellent load carrying, and in general did evrything I was hoping it would.About the only thing I will do is to get one of those ''river runner'' shoes to...
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    emergency kit

    thanks for the list- and I would add-cell phone[ if within frequency area]
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    horsing around

    Years ago we chartered a houseboat with 3 families, and were having a great time swimming, diving and generally having a good time.My sister in law pushed me off the top deck and I swam back, climed up and picked her up, walked over to the side and dropped her in- and realised her head just...
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    How much gas?

    I've got my little 6hp evinrude and a 3 gallon tank.How long will that last at say, 1/4 throttle? and 3/4 throttle?I will be going for about a week with no gas available,and am trying to figure out how much to take
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    19'grumman/6 hp Evinrude

    so- I picked up an older[1980?] vintage 6 hp evinrude from a dealer-he pointed out that the engine , while an older model, appeard to be little used with no signs of abuse or neglect.It starts first pull, sounds smooth enough.He showed me newer models that didn't look nearly as good-saying that...
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    shaft length?

    from what two points do you measure the shaft length?My 19' grumman canoe has a 16'' transom- what length of shaft should I use?[I;ll be in the river, with some potentially shallow water]
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    can't believe it!

    I was watching the bidding on a little 4hp 4 stroke 2001 Yamaha, which retails at $1388 [Canadian] and the bidding closed at $1350, sight unseen-only $38 less than a brand new, warrentied outboard.It sure shows you bidding on any item in an auction can get carried away, and you sure have to...
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    product review on Yamaha 4hp 4 stroke

    One product review on the single cylinder 4hp 4 stroke Yamaha says it is very fuel efficient but noisy and vibrates.Has anyone else who owns one experianced the same?
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    SHORT SHAFT CONVERSION

    How dificult and or practical is it to alter a Yamaha 4hp 4 stroke longshaft to shortshaft?
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    T-Shirt

    T-Shirt You remember those T-shirts that said <br /> ''I'd rather be sailing''? <br />Well I saw a very pregnant lady wearing a t-shirt that read-<br /> ''I should have been sailing!!!''
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    who makes what?

    It has been suggested that some outboards come from diferent manufacturors-even under the same brand.Does anybody know who actually makes what?I assume that one company puts out several brand names under licencing.How does the consumer actually sort it out without knowing who makes what...
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    19' Grumman squareback

    so.... there seems to be varying opinions on what HP to use on my 19' Grumman squareback.I've been told 2 hp is plenty, and other's say the 6hp is the better choice if I'm loaded .The canoe will have 3 people in it, and possably be carrying moose quarters.I understand the river is narrow in...
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    twin- single 6 hp johnson- evinrude?

    The earlier models of these little outboards were twins- when did they go to singles?From what I have read on the board- the twins seemed to come highly recommended.What years should I be looking at?
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