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  1. roscoe

    Bimini photos for my Mariner

    These last two photos show the normal position. Notice the main bows are slid forward on the gunnel, about 30", up along side the center console. And the front support poles are secured to a second set of bases, closer to the bow. This still gives the front person ample room to fish off the bow...
  2. roscoe

    Bimini photos for my Mariner

    Here it is deployed in the "stored" position. Gives the best coverage in the stern area, but not full coverage. Also, due to the angle of the rear straps, it is not real stable in this position. I have only used this for still fishing.
  3. roscoe

    Bimini photos for my Mariner

    These first 3 show it in the stored position. Pretty much out of the way for fishing bow or stern. I run at speed with it in this position. The top is 8' long, a little over 6' 8" tall.
  4. roscoe

    It's official, Raw

    Rawhide has started listing boats for sale again on ebay. Spring is just around the corner.
  5. roscoe

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Here's a real nice Chief. http://appleton.craigslist.org/boa/5458398407.html
  6. roscoe

    FRS / GMRS radios, and GMRS FCC License

    Many of us have these portable radios for use while in the outdoors. I'm just curious how many of us may be using the GMRS channels, but not getting an FCC license to do so. The poll is anonymous, so be honest. Now ain't that an oxymoron ?
  7. roscoe

    Merc 9.9 gear ratio, 1995 2 stroke tiller

    Anyone off hand know the lower unit gear ratio in the 2 stroke 9.9 and 15 hp motors, tiller operated ? I know they used the same gearcase for many years, but not sure if the ratio was ever changed. Also, was there a different gear ratio used on the remote operated models ? thanks.
  8. roscoe

    Finally Got My New Carp....

    ort. Carport, I mean boat shed. Soon the truck and new minivan will have their spots back in the garage. 18 x 26 with 8' sidewalls taxed and installed for $2900 Would have liked to go 24 x32, but too much $$$ and too many trees to remove. Too much $$ for the ends and doors, will build my own...
  9. roscoe

    Securing Bimini Question ??

    I added a bimini to my fishing boat this summer. No previous experience with them. Then I cross a wake or make a quick course correction, the bimini gets to swaying from side to side. Quite a bit more than I'm comfortable with. It is an 8' long, 4 bow, anchored by support poles on one end, and...
  10. roscoe

    Dodge Grand Caravan

    Anyone towing with a late model Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.8 L v-6 ? Gonna need a new vehicle soon, and this thing has made the short list. 290 hp and 3600# tow rating, air , tilt, cruise, stereo, 7 passenger seating, for AVP version $20,000 plus the hitch. Boat/motor/trailer/gear...
  11. roscoe

    Outboard bracket

    No Title Another iboats member made this, for under $100. Used 4 12" long pieces of aluminum angle, 1/4" thick. Or, you could go this route. http://www.saltbossmarine.com/fixedbrackets.html
  12. roscoe

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    http://appleton.craigslist.org/boa/5171668445.html http://duluth.craigslist.org/boa/5214047569.html
  13. roscoe

    D'oh! Coop strikes again!

    No Title Good Job, thanks for cleaning up the waterways. Sounds like you need to add some "end of the boat ramp concrete drop-off skid plates." Here is what I made up. They extend down below the axle to help get the tire up on top of the concrete, and protects the springs and mounts.
  14. roscoe

    Internet / router / modem question.

    OK, we have slow speed DLS running at 1-2 Mbps. we do not use the phone line for telephone calls. We have 2 tv's with Roku, 1 Mac, 1 pc laptop, and one smartphone. There are times when all 5 devices are in use at the same time, but usual usage is 3 devices at a time.. We occasionally run...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    http://madison.craigslist.org/boa/5173765386.html
  16. roscoe

    Accessing photo library / album ??

    We used to be able to access the album of previously uploaded and posted photos, in the manage attachments section, Cannot find it now. Only recently uploaded photos can be found. Are these photos still in there somewhere? I'm assuming they still appear in the threads they were originally...
  17. roscoe

    Spare tire mount

    They do make off set and and anger tire carriers, that should fit under your hull on the frame rail.
  18. roscoe

    Spare tire mount

    No Title we busted 2 of the welded carriers a few years ago. Found some nice heavy ones from Fulton, no welds, no bolts. Old one New one, Fulto part number 581906
  19. roscoe

    '91 merc 75 hp aux tilt/ trim switch

    I ran the wires out along side the main wiring harness, used 2 zip ties and secured the switch to the cable that runs down to the trim unit. Easily accessible from inside the boat, or while installing the transom saver. And no holes drilled in the motor.
  20. roscoe

    Tower of Power Throttle/shifter cables installation help

    Push the top link of the clamp toward the engine. Continue pushing until it snaps / locks in place. To release the clamp, push the little tab (touching the eraser) , push the tab toward the engine and lift it upward. Don't use force, if it doesn't release, you are pushing the...
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