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  1. Andy in NY

    tips on what to use for tackle/bait

    Okay, so I am a total newbie to fishing. The state DEC lists the type of fish in the waters where I am going to be as smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, lake trout and landlocked atlantic salmon. What should I be using for each type of fish?
  2. Andy in NY

    66 merc 500 idle/restart issues

    okay, it runs great, fires right up. But, saturday we had been fishing for a little bit (maybe 45 min) and when I restarted, it started up okay, but didnt want to idle. I had to rev it up a little to keep it running, then when I would put it in geat to go it would just die. Finally we just sat...
  3. Andy in NY

    Do you go ou with a 30% chance of rain?

    The forecast is calling for 30% chance of rain today... but I want to go fishing!!! Do you take the boat out when there is a chance?
  4. Andy in NY

    value of non running outboards

    Well, I never ever thought I would see the day where I have a garage full of outboards, but now the wife is nagging. I have 3 right now, 1 came with the boat as a parts motor when I bought it, the other 2 i bought from a guy who claimed they were running, but hadnt moved from where they were...
  5. Andy in NY

    beaching a boat

    First of all, sorry about the 10,000 questions from me! Okay, so the lake we boat on (Chateaugay Lake, Upstate NY) has what everyone seems to be calling "the sand bar". When I go by it, I am in a channel that is around 7ft. I can visably see weeds sticking out from the surface of the water...
  6. Andy in NY

    Raising an outboard?

    Okay, finally got my boat on the water, and its shooting 2 wicked rooster tails.. Someone mentioned that the motor might be too low? Where is the best way to start to troubleshoot this?
  7. Andy in NY

    Humminbird depths all wierd...

    Okay, I've only had the boat out twice, and yesterday was the first time I had to really open it up. I have a humminbird 525, and when I got out to the middle of the lake and was at WOT (about 25mph) the depth readings were REALLY crazy... would go from 800ft to 3 ft to 600 to 300 to 900 to .8...
  8. Andy in NY

    New to fishing - a little advice please

    Well, it's been about 15 years since the last time I fished. We have our first boat, and want to take my son fishing. the problem is I don't know anything about it! I'm pretty young (28) so the fact that the last time I was fishing was 15 years ago... I eas just a kid myself then! I have my...
  9. Andy in NY

    Yesterday I was "that guy"

    Well, Im not even sure where to start. Yesterday, I was "that guy" who people always tell stories about. This is my first boat. I bought it last year and have been plagued by engine troubles. I had picked up a 66 merc, and yesterday was the shake down cruise. Hooked it up to the truck, and my...
  10. Andy in NY

    motor runs GREAT, boat goes REALLY slow...

    Okay, part of my (seemingly) never ending saga, I put the motor I bought on my boat. Hull is a '73 mfg gypsy 14. Motor is a '66 merc 50 hp. The motor runs GREAT in neutral, revs right up. In forward gear, at full throttle got me up to about 5 mph. I could tell the motor was not revving up that...
  11. Andy in NY

    Picked up new (to me) '66 merc 50 hp today, a few questions

    Well, I finally found repower for my boat. 1966 merc 50 hp. Physically it is in great shape, 7 out of 10. It fires on the first crank. It has a new starter as of last season, and a new cap 2 years ago. I picked it up for $500 with the origional metal tank with the nice merc label on it. The guy...
  12. Andy in NY

    will this cover fit my boat?

    First of all, Most of the time the boat is in the garage. But, for the times when it needs to be outside, I want a cover for it. I thought about a tarp, but they are notorious for moisture getting in... So I was looking at walmart and saw this cheapie cover. IT says that it is for v hulls, but...
  13. Andy in NY

    Pulled young couple from water...

    When we were on vacation in Florida, we rented a 21' CC for the day to cruise the gulf and check out Sanabel and Captiva islands. We had stopped sort of in the middle of San Carlos Bay somewhat near the causway and we heard what sounded like someone yelling for help. It was REALLY bright...
  14. Andy in NY

    Don't leave the dock without...

    What are some of the important items to have on a boat that alot of people tend to overlook?
  15. Andy in NY

    thinking about buying a 1966 50 hp merc

    I have been looking to repower my 14' mfg gypsy after discovering that the lower unit on my evinrude is toast. I found a guy on craigslist that has a 1966 merc 50 hp with controls and harness for $500. He says he ran it last season, but repowered with a newer one with power tilt and trim. It has...
  16. Andy in NY

    Late 50's/early 60's johnson 50 hp sea horse... worth anything?

    I scored a pair of johnson 50 hp sea horses today. I was TOLD one ran last year, but it looked more like it had been sitting in the same place for a few years. Anyways, one is a '59 and the other is an early 60's... havent had time to pull the model # yet. Anyways, are these things worth...
  17. Andy in NY

    Wiring harness question

    Will a wiring harness for a 73 evinrude 50 hp work with a 68-72 johnson 50 hp?
  18. Andy in NY

    steering cable questions

    Okay, I read through the FAQ on how to wind steering cables on the drum, but am a bit confused (that happens alot... :rolleyes:). Can anyone help a bit more with this? FWIW, the boat is a 73 MFG Gypsy 14 with a 50 hp rude.
  19. Andy in NY

    starting an outboard on a stand

    First of all, this is my first boat. I have never heard it run. When I first bought it the owner said that he had it in the water and all the sudden it wouldnt go. The enging was running, but no thrust. He had picked up a spare motor and was going to swap out the lower unit, but started...
  20. Andy in NY

    Renting a boat in SW Florida

    My wife and I are going on vacation to Fort Myers Beach in April, and were interested in renting a boat while we are there. Any ideas what we should expect to pay for a day? It will be during spring break season and we dont want to go offshore, just something to putt around along the coast and...
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