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    Polarized Sunglasses

    We are in the process of selecting and placing orders with sunwear vendors. Since we believe in the concept "You get what you pay for" also applies to retailers as well as the consumer we want to have a good representation of both quality and value sunwear alternatives.<br /><br />Some of the...
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    Boating Sunwear

    I know nearly everyone wears some type of sunwear while boating and/or fishing. Indeed, sunglasses come in many styles and price points which are often the prevailing factors of a purchasing decision. I would like to get an idea of where folks are purchasing their sunwear from and also get an...
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    Iboats Picture Posting Help

    First of all I don't know a thing about HTML, URL, and all those other foreign languages so please be specific.<br /><br />How do you post pictures to the body (text) of a post? I would like to post a picture of my boat.<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br />Kevin
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    MK Co-Pilot ?

    Went to Cabelas today and bought a MK co-pilot for my Riptide Power Drive. Luckily enough I had a Gift certificate and coupon which helped sponge some of the expense.<br /><br />Anyhow, on my way home I was thinking of all the fun the Co-Pilot addition would provide me until I started pondering...
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    Trolling Info?

    I'm trying to educate myself on trolling equipment and the actual rigging proccess. My searches mostly turn up manufacturers and retailers but I first wish to understand the primary setup. (what goes where) Does anyone know of any on line resource that would be helpful to my understanding?<br...
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    Musky vs. Saltwater baits

    I've got a question for the Musky Gurus........<br /><br />Although I've boated several northern pike, I am relatively new to fishing for the "lunge" <br /><br />I was at BPS (Bass Pro Shops) yesterday and thought I'd pick up a few musky baits. I bought a Grandma perch, halographic trout, a few...
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    Float Plan Question

    I was under the impression a "Float Plan" (when & where you plan to navigate) is voluntary in coastal and tidal waters.<br /><br />From the memmory of my boating course I knew float plans are required in many shipping channels and within specific proximity of military ports.<br /><br />However...
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    Fishing Eye Safety

    I am giving a seminar on sunwear and would also like to convey the importance of eye safety while fishing in addition to sunwear performance.<br /><br />I've seen a few guys in the office that now have compromised visual acuity as a result of an errant jig head, lure, hook, etc. but would like...
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    Fuel Quality & Temperature ?

    I've seen a few posts on fuel quality but my question takes a slight twist.<br /><br />My understanding is that upon vaporization, a higher concentration of the fuel by-products are left which becomes unfriendly to normal motor operation. <br /><br />Since fuel vaporizes most with higher...
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    Barometric Pressure Effects on Fishing

    My understanding is that periods of high and low barometric pressure effect fishing success and therefore also influence successful strategies.<br /><br />Although I understand the basics of this phenonemon placing more or less pressure on a fishes swim bladder, how does it affect fishing...
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    F150 fuel/vapor canister

    Today I made a little trip to the New York boat show and talked with the Yamaha folks for a while about their recommended winterization procedures.<br /><br />Although I fogged the cylinders and some other normal end of season winterization procedures, they also recommend draining the fuel/vapor...
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    Engine Performance Chips

    I have a 2002 Chev Silverado with a Duramax Diesel motor. I'm satisfied with the performance it affords but if things can be better, it also gets my attention. Therefore, I've been trying to educate myself on the pros & cons of installing a performance chip on my truck. <br /><br />Juice...
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    Diesel Fuel Conditioner

    I read the post below on gas which compelled me to get an opinion on Diesel Fuel.<br /><br />I have a 2002 Chev. Silverado 2500 with a Duramax Diesel and Allison T1000 Tranny. The first year I put fuel conditioner in it religiously below 20 degrees for fear the fuel system would gel up...
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    Dear Santa.......I need some boat toys.

    What kind of boat toys do you hope will show up from Santa for this year? <br /><br />I'm still recovering from the boat buying process this year and other than the essentials which I made a point of getting out of the gate, there are several other things which I hope to eventually get on the...
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    Furnace ignition

    We have a mobile home that is used a few weeks throughout the year at our hunting camp. It is heated by a LP gas Coleman/Evcon furnace. However, we can not seem to get the furnace going this year as it is exhibiting the following problems: The thermostat will signal the furnace to turn on...
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    Finally Winterized

    Finally Winterized I spent the past weekend putting my boat to bed for the winter and believe I followed all the necessary steps but just want to make sure before the weather gets too nasty.<br /><br />1. Added Stabil fuel stabilizer to approx. 1/4 tank of gas (approx 15 gal). I also added a...
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    Yamaha F150 fogging connection and water connection

    I'm preparing to winterize my Yamaha F150 for the first time and understand my motor has a connection that enables me to fog the cylinders without taking out the spark plugs. However, I'm not really sure what this connection looks like and where it is. Secondly, I know my motor has a...
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    More winterizing questions ?

    I am getting ready to winterize my boat and F150 motor (with about 50hrs) for the first time and have a few questions that may seem rote this time of year but something I wish to have a complete understanding of before getting involved.<br /><br />1. I purchased a can of SEA FOAM which the...
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    new outboard extended warranty issue

    Last October, I made a good faith deposit on a new boat (2004 Polar 2010) and a Yamaha F150. Upon going to some boat shows and educating myself on different models of boats and outboards, I decided to purchase from a local dealer even though I could have purchased the boat at a show or out of...
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    What to do with used plastic baits?

    I have a large plastic freezer bag in my boat with old torn up plastic baits of worms, lizards, minnows, creatures, etc.<br /><br />My first inclination was to heave it but before I do so I was hoping someone may know of a useful purpose to justify keeping them around.<br /><br />Helpful...
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