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  1. Dave Barnett

    Should I do it??

    Hi all. I have an oportunity to get 2 older fiberglass project boats for free. The guy that has the boats has had #1 sitting on a trailer out in the weather with no cover for about 15 years. I am more than sure that the wood is all shot. The floors are shot I would imagine. Seats and stuff like...
  2. Dave Barnett

    Question about my Chrysler built Sea King

    I recently purchased a 1973 Sea King 9.6 hp. motor for my fishin' boat. Some of the fellas around here have told me that since it's winter and fishing season still a ways off, it would be a good idea to change the impeller on it. Is this a needful thing (it spits water just fine) and if so how...
  3. Dave Barnett

    Favorite 2 Cycle Oil

    Just sitting around wondering about the difference in brands. What is everyones favorite brands and reasons why. I have always used Quick silver. Moreover because it is easy to find just about anywhere and it is supposed to be a high quality oil. Dave
  4. Dave Barnett

    Question about a trolling motor prop

    Hello. I have an older Minn Kota 65 trolling motor. When I got the motor it didn't have a prop. I took it to our local marine dealer and he searched all over for the replacement for it. He fianlly told me that this particular prop wasn't made anymore. He then told me he had a newer prop that he...
  5. Dave Barnett

    Daves Home Canned Fish - Good eatin' from those small panfish

    When I catch a lot of panfish, perch, bluegill etc. I pressure can them in mason jars. Just clean the fish as you normally would Cube them up and pack them into jars. Put 1teaspoon of salt and one tablespoon of vinegar in the jar. Fill the jar with water to within a 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe the...
  6. Dave Barnett

    My New (old) Boat

    Boy Howdy did I get the deal of the day! I just had to make this post to share my good fortune. I found my ideal fishin' rig and got it for a song. I have about 300.00 in the whole kit and kaboodle. Boat, trailer, trolling motor and 9.6 outboard. Hope I don't sound like I'm crowing too much lol...
  7. Dave Barnett

    Our Home Made Boat

    My son and I built a boat from scratch. Wewanted a small two man boat to fish ponds and small steams with. After looking around and seeing what was available none of the factory made jobs impressed us. We decided it would be fun to build and a great way to get in some some good time together. We...
  8. Dave Barnett

    My first fishing trip of 2010 My first idiot attack of 2010

    Well folks I started early this year. Today, Jan. 17th I went on my first fishing trip of the year. My wife and I went in my truck and our son and his girlfriend went in her car. We went to the Maramec (local river). The road into the river runs very close to an almost straight drop off into the...
  9. Dave Barnett

    Need Info on 1973 Sea King 9.6

    I have a 1973 Sea King 9.6 Hp. Outboard. The motor is a new aquisition and I do not have a gas tank for it. What company made the 1973 - 9.6 and what type of gas tank (Chrysler, Johnson, Evinrude?)would it take? Also what is the fuel mix ratio on this motor? Any info you have will be greatly...
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