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    Boat wear & tear question

    I was tying down my boat after pulling it out of the water the other day when a guy came up to look over my rig. Upon a compliment and after a brief and polite discussion he suggested that most boat wear and tear occurs during loadint, unloading, and trailering. He continued to suggest I...
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    how to identify computer virus

    I've got a computer in my office that we mainly use to do billing to insurance companies via internet.<br /><br />Although we log off whichever program application we are using, we usually don't make a practice of shutting the computer off. However, if the cleaning crew bumps the mouse it...
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    Free Video Offer

    I came across this post from another site and followed through for the video offer.<br /><br /> http://forums.espn.go.com/espn/bassmaster/thread?threadID=513508&lastPostID=1829211 <br /><br />Everything seems legitimate as I received a personal reply e mail in less than 24hrs. <br /><br />Kevin
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    MK Autopilot .... acting lost !

    Over the past two days out on the water, my Minn Kota Riptide w/ autopilot has been acting up.<br /><br />On certain occasions (and usually when heading west) it starts moving all around; and unexpectedly nearly knocked me off the front of my boat this AM. It almost seems like it is looking for...
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    fishing marker / bouy's

    Although I have the ability to mark fish on my GPS, I thought marker bouy's may give me a little better idea of boat positioning when trying to catch those fish.<br /><br />I've seen these in the tackle shops (usually sold in a set of three different colors) and now believe I have a practical...
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    How long at or near WOT

    Most of my home lakes have launch sites within just a few minutes from my fishing honey holes. However, when I travel to some larger lakes the praised fishing can be as far as 20 miles from the launch. <br /><br />Although my Yamaha F150 four stroke is rated for running at 5500-6000 RPM's at...
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    Changing Spark Plugs on Chev. Blazer

    I tried changing plugs on my 98 Chev Blazer which went alright until I ran into a road block on Cyl # 3 which is right behind the steering linkage. Not enough room for both a knuckle and the spark plug socket when trying to go under or over the steering linkage.<br /><br />I was thinking of...
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    New Trolling Motor Battery Charging

    I will be picking up my boat tomorrow with a new Minn Kota Riptide Powerdrive 24V trolling motor installed. Just wondering what time I can expect for committing to charging before I can take it out on the lake for a test ride. <br /><br />Helpful advice appreciated<br />Kevin
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    Capacity Question

    My new boat (2010 Polar Center Console Bay Boat) indicates 6 persons on the capicity plate. However, I just received my registration in today's mail which indicates a capacity of 9 persons. Does this sound like a mistake or is it perhaps that the boat commission uses a weight & volume...
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    Tire Clearance on Tandem Axle Trailer....

    I've had my new rig about a month now and someone pointed out to me that my front left side trailer tire is extremely close to the rear of the fender (about 3/4 of an inch). The right side is more than 2 inches from the rear of the fender. I am not noticing any evident problems when towing...
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    Outboard support device

    My Yamaha F150 owners manual indicates the tilt support lever should not be used when trailering the boat since it could slip out of place. <br /><br />I know of the transom savers that many folks use but I have a few additional problems to make this work for my rigs setup. First it appears...
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    Shift Control Engagement

    During my orientation ride, the dealer indicated that I should should shift the motor into gear rapidly rather than ease it into gear. I understand this will keep the gears from grinding but wondering if the immediate torque can be just as or more damaging to the lower unit. <br /><br />The...
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    Bow Mount Trolling Motor - Tiller Handle Or Not?

    Is there any benefit to using a tiller handle on a bow mount trolling motor? I like the idea of being able to navigate from the helm on our electric only lakes until I get to my favorite fishing hole. The only advantage I can see is that the tiller control handle makes the deck less cluttered...
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    Saltwater Fishing Licenses ?

    I know over the past few years there has been some talk of recreational saltwater fishing licenses. I believe Florida is perhaps the only state presently enforcing this requirement but not really sure if any other states also picked up on this requirement within the past year. <br /><br />We're...
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    Verado Scuttlebut?

    Over the past two months you can't help picking up a boating magazine or watching a fishing show without noticing Merc. tooting their horn about the new Verado. I'm just surprised we haven't seen much dialogue on the forum about Mercury's new baby. Perhaps it's too soon for anyone to have...
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    Verado Scuttlebut?

    Over the past two months you can't help picking up a boating magazine or watching a fishing show without noticing Merc. tooting their horn about the new Verado. I'm just surprised we haven't seen much dialogue on the forum about Mercury's new baby. Perhaps it's too soon for anyone to have...
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    Trolling Motor and Charger Installation

    My post is two parts:<br /><br />First, how difficult is it to mount and wire up a brand new 24V 74lb Power Drive or Maxxum and 3 bank carger? My rig is new and will be already wired for the TM to plug into however It will not be coming with the Deep Cycle batteries and therefore not wired in...
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    Quantum Iron Baitcaster ??

    I was at my local Wally World today and noticed they had a Quantum "Iron" Baitcasting reel. This is the round style type which was on a rod handle in one of their sale cabinets for $59 and change. I think this is a good price but I wanted to look at some of my Cabelas and BPS catalogs to see if...
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    Auctioned boat & trailer transportation

    I was thinking of attending an auction this weekend that has advertised an older 18ft fiberglass runabout and tandem trailer. From my preliminary inspection, the boat and inboard motor are useless and the trailer has flats with many wires hanging from the frame. Therefore, I believe not too...
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    Chev. Blazer Thermostat Replacement

    My 1998 Blazer temp guage spikes to about 240 degrees and then goes back to around 190-210 when I put it in neutral and hit the gas pedal a few times. To me this is a classic indication of needing a thermostat replacement. I'm kind of handy and do most of my preventitive maintenance but don't...
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