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    First solo trip...

    Okay, so I decided to take the boat out one beautiful spring day after getting it out of storage. It was a weekday, no one on the lake, perfect weather. I was so excited!! I go through the motions, making sure the straps are off, plug is in, etc. (Made the plug mistake last year). I back...
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    Engine dies at WOT

    My roommate took out the boat on Saturday and was doing great tubbing, skiing, etc. Then all of the sudden it started to die when at WOT. He could get it to run at idle and just above, but anytime he tried to do more it died. He replaced the plugs and fuel filter and that seemed to help some...
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    Forgot to lock the trailer to the hitch...

    Okay, so here's a SHT that didn't turn out bad, thank God! I took my boat over to get it winterized and didn't realize until I pulled into the lot that I had forgotten to lock the hitch to the ball. :eek: I had lowered the trailer down, picked the wheel up, hooked up the chains, lights...
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    Cockpit cover and storage

    Hey gang!<br /><br />I'm getting a custom Cockpit cover fitted, and a replacement bow cover made as well for my 1997 Maxum 1700SR. The guy is using Aqualon fabric. He's going to pick it up and deliver it back (about 30 miles or so) and is going to be installing snaps for the cockpit since I...
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    Tubes and propellers don't mix...

    So, this weekend was a fantastic weekend in Southern Indiana to be out on Patoka Lake. Had a great time on Saturday with my mom, sister, nephew and myself. Leasure day with nothing to worry about.<br /><br />Sunday was close to the same. This time I had my buddy, his girlfriend, her three...
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    Avalanche leaking under dash...

    I have an '02 Avalanche that started leaking under the dash during some heavy rain storms over the past week or two. I have tried to find the leak and I can't get under the dash enough to see it.<br /><br />I had the windsheild replaced last winter, so my first thought was they didn't seal it...
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    Niece's Sweet 16 Party

    Saturday we had a birthday party for my niece. She turns 16 on the 19th, and due to a community theatre musical, the 9th was the only day we could have her party. We had it out at Patoka Lake (8800 acre lake) at the beach. Here are the SHT's that happened:<br /><br />First: I stopped before...
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    Sarter stuck on engage, even with ign off.

    Had a problem tonight. The starter got stuck on "engage", even after unhooking the ignition switch. Had to rush to unhook battery. (I need to start carrying tools with me!). The starter got stuck in the engaged mode.<br /><br />What we think happened is when we forgot the plug a month ago...
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    3M 5200 need answer ASAP

    I just went and bought a tube of 5200 at $20, and when I got home I read on it that you have to use it in 24 hours!!! What's up with that? I need it for 6 screws for my transducer and wire holes, and will want the rest for my Smart Tabs...but this is going to go bad in 24 hours? I don't have...
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    How many can we get on the boat...

    Okay, so Wednesday night I was out fishing with my dad and roommate when this bass boat comes flying by. I hear screaming and look over and this guy has 7 women on the boat, and another 2 on a tube behind him. I didn't know whether to shake my head at too many on the boat, or admire him for...
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    Transducer Location w/ Smart Tabs

    Hey guys,<br /><br />I have received my Fish Finder and am ready to install, but I have a "problem". I want to leave room for some Smart Tabs as I plan on adding them soon as well. To do this I will need to move my Transom Straps. This is going to limit the location I can mount my Transducer...
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    New to bass fishing...

    Hey guys. I'm new to Bass fishing. I was born in upstate NY, but grew up in the west where Trout are plentiful. Fishing for them was fun, especially on Flies. I haven't been able to catch any good size bass yet.<br /><br />What kind of lures, bait, etc. work on them?<br /><br />Casting...
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    Stupid Question (novice): Fuel...

    Okay, so today I was on the phone talking to a co-worker who was helping me with some issues with my MS Office software, and we got on a discussion about boats. She used to work at the Marina and I asked her how the gas prices there compared to the ones here in town. She said they were very...
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    Mooring/Slip Questions

    I am considering leaving my boat out at the lake. They have slips and mooring balls available.<br /><br />If I do that, do I need a bilge float?<br /><br />Also, my boat has a bow cover that snaps on, but the rest of the boat is open. Can I get a fitted cover to use while it is at the lake...
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    Ordered my GPS...now for a FF

    I ordered a GPS unit that I can use in my car as well as the lake. I also ordered detailed "Fishing Hot Spots" maps for my area as well. I ordered the Garmin GPSMAP 60C - $295 after a $50 rebate.<br /><br />So...now for the FF. I know everyone says color is the way to go, but I am trying to...
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