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    Electric Motor and Fish Finder on one battery?

    I have never really used an electric trollong motor before, and when my father was going to get rid of it I decided to take it off his hands. The question is, I would like to hook this trolling motor (Evinrude Scout 1990??) and a fishfinder up to a single battery. I have never owned a...
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    It's time....

    Well tomorrow is the big day, the ski boat is hitting the water, got everything all ready to go, just gotta back the boat down the ramp....(and yes the plug is in)....<br /><br /><br />Belchy
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    Has it ever happened to you?

    This would have been about 10 years ago, and I was a youngster goofing around in my 12 ft. Aluminum with a 9.8 Merc (best boat in the world). And being the adventurest that I was, I would be gone for hours by myself on a small lake. Dad would mix the gas and leave it in the shed for me to pour...
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    What do you recommend for large lawn tractors?

    I am looking at a Kubota BX 2230. I cut a fair number of large lawns around my home to make a little extra money and I am thinking about upgrading my mower to something a little more powerful and reliable. Just wondering what everyone uses and what is reecommended. I have heard good things...
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    Walleye Fishing In Ontario

    Just wanna see if there is anyone in Ontario that will be partaking in the up comming walleye tournament on the 7th and 8th of May!! I know I am, and that is the opening of the fishing season for me!!!<br /><br />Belchy
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    Looking at purchasing a used boat, need some advice

    Over the winter, I have been looking at purchasing a boat between 24 feet and 26 feet. I am thinking either a walkaround or a centre concole. I started out looking at outboards, but am also considering the inboards right now. I will be primarily using the boat for fishing in Lake Ontario and...
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    Building a dock

    here's the scoop<br /><br />Our 80 foot dock composed of sections made of styrofoam billets (12'X4'X1') covered with plywood and strapping need to be replaced. After about 10 years of use they are wore out and all of them need to be replaced. I just was wondering what you all would recommend...
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    Internet problems

    I keep trying to set iboats as my homepage, and no matter what I try it keeps reseting itself to google. Has anyone else experienced this, cause it is really annoyong :confused: . Thanks for the help<br /><br /><br />Belchy
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    Licence for VHF in Canada

    I was just curious if you still need a VHF Licence in Canada, or has that law been dropped. Looking at buying one, just wondering if I need to take a course or not. Thanks for the help<br /><br />Belchy
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    Should have known

    Just recently got back on a trip from Sarasota with my family where we were able to get away from these cold Canadian winters, and while we were down there, my bother and I were able to rent jet skis. I am more of a boater and will never own one of them, but they seem pretty easy to operate...
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    Fishing near Fort Lauderdale

    Next week, I am finally able to get away from all of this snowy weather(don't get me wrong, I love it) to do some fishing in Florida with my Dad. What I was wondering of who knows of some good fishing in and around Fort Lauderdale, and what I should be fishing for and using, any help would be...
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    The end is in sight!!!

    Well it has been a long couple of years, but I am finally getting ready to graduate university. I sit here reading the forums, when really I should be completing the rest of my assignments that need to be handed in before the end of the month, but hey, everyone needs a break once in a while...
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    A good buy?

    I am currently looking at purchasing a 232 Robalo Centre Console. The boat is a 1981, with a 150hp Merc (same year). I want to be able to use this boat for fishing in Lake Ontario as well as some diving. I want to replace the engine and add about a 200-250hp outboard. A question I would like...
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    Any problems with a 2002 200 HPDI?

    I have been reading a lot of the post regarding the 200 HPDI, and have seen some problems with the fuel and the tilt and trim. I was wondering if there was any one who could let me know what their opinion is on this outboard. This engine is on the back of a 2002 23ft. Sea Swirl Centre Console...
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    Proper horsepower for a 23 foot Robalo

    I am currently looking to purchase a 1981 Robalo 232 with a 150 Mercury (apporximately the same age as the boat.) If I decide to buy this boat, I am going to look at purchasing a new outboard, but I am not really sure what horsepower I should go with, any help would be greatly appreciated. <br...
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