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    What Type Of Anchor Rope?

    I have had a number of power boats in the past but don't remember having an issue with anchor rope tangling. I am now fishing with a kayak and a small 3# anchor that holds the kayak really nice in the lakes I fish. But the rope I am using, a 3/16" line, is really a mess and tangles like crazy. I...
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    How to tie off an anchor for easy retrieval

    I just picked up a kayak. Unlike a power boat where I can reverse direction with the motor to get the anchor loose I cannot do that with a paddled Kayak. I understand that you can tie the line to the bottom of the grappling style anchor first and then run the line to the top eye securing it with...
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    Anyone towing a larger load with a Yukon?

    I am sure somebody has experience with this SUV. I picked it up used to replace my V6 min van as it's time to get back to boating for us. It's a 2008 and it has got the 5.3 motor and 3.73 axle and is rated for 7500# but I never tow anywhere near the max rating on any truck. I get 19 overall...
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    Phony Boat Ads

    My wife and I drove 170 miles the other day to look at a 1990 Sea Ray Cuddy Cabin that was for sale. The pix they sent me, all 9 of them the boat looked great. But when I got there the boat was in need of complete upholstery, a new prop (have to admit in all the boats I have ever looked at used...
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    Bayliner 195 135 HP~~what kind of fuel useage?

    I found a really clean 2005 low hours 195 bowrider with the 135 HP Merc I/O. I mainly am looking a the boat for fishing/cruising so I don't need lots of power. Assuming standard prop and just getting up on plane where a boat is most efficient how many gallons a hour would you say it would burn...
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    Towing a Pontoon

    I am considering buying a 16' or 18' Bass Buggy by Sun Tracker. I have an 08 Yukon which has the right motor and axle ratio rated for 7500# so I should be just fine. My concern is wind resistance towing and side wind resistance. I have to two 80 miles to the closest lake to us it and upwards of...
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    How often do you have to add water to your battery?

    Just curious, I have a group 29 for my trolling motor. I also have a Battery Tender charger (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068XCQU) that I leave on the battery. Since I have had it on there I have checked the levels about every two weeks and had to add nothing. I guess there are lots of...
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    Minn Kota~strange or not?

    I took my 12' tin boat out today after restoring the '79. I have a new MK Endura C2, a 40# unit on it. The transition between any speed 1-4 is very smooth. But 4 to 5 is quite a bump in speed, is that normal? I can go from 1 to 3 or even 4 and it seems I have more increase in thrust from 4 to 5...
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    Boat's Ready~The Lake Is Not

    I bought an old 12' aluminum boat and trailer and I have been refurbishing it. I replaced seats and carpets, new ropes vests and a new MK troller and battery and wired it all up. I noted that the temps were going up and that other than one storm we had that left us with some good snow in late...
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    Decent Clamp On Style Rod Holders?

    I have the typical aluminum boat I just got operational. Now I want to set it up for fishing mainly for trout and bass. I would like some clamp on style rod holders that are reasonable. Can anyone recommend a brand or model?
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    Fly Fishing Startup Costs?

    I learned to fly fish (cast at least) from an old gentleman in Germany while serving there years ago with the Army. When I got back stateside I borrowed some gear from another guy and tried it but noted it was not the same feel. I then found out that I had learned on some very expensive gear in...
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    Going Fishing~

    I got this year's fishing license and my boat of almost ready to go and they are predicting nearly 60? in the next few days. I have to go fishing before it snows again! ;)
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    Trolling Motor Battery Disconnect?

    I have never had a trolling motor but I have a Minn Kota coming in for my tin boat. I also went with the 60 amp circuit breaker which is also coming in. But I have read here somewhere that it's not a good idea to leave the motor connected to the battery for long periods of time indicating that...
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    Brackets to hold oars~what are they called~where to buy?

    OK, from the old days I thought it would be simple to purchase a couple of spring steel clamps in different sizes to hold my oars in my tin boat so they were out of the way. I just hit every hardware store in town including those big box stores and I can only find them in 1.5" max diameter. My...
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    Minn Kota Endura C2 Motors

    I cannot find a picture of the head of the new C2 anywhere. There are no brochures and you cannot download an owners manual so information is rather scarce. That all seems rather stupid to me. Does the new Endura C2 have a battery gauge, lights or other indicator on it that will show the battery...
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    Variable speed motors~just how much longer does the battery last?

    I see a lot of manufacturer's hype about 4-5 times longer battery life with their new variable speed or "digital" motors as I have heard them called. And I see nothing digital about them. But in real life who has ever tested these motors. I mean thrust for thrust, in the same boat with the same...
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    My worst day fishing~where is that water coming from? :eek:

    Years ago my wife and I took our 19' I/O deep "V" out and put it in the salt water to go sturgeon fishing. It was about a 20 minute run from where I launched. I got the boat up to speed at around 30-35 and headed out. We encountered some slapping and such with some rollers with the tides and...
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    Has Motorguide Improved?

    I am in the market for a trolling motor. I have never had one before. it's for my 12' aluminum boat and it will be my only power on small lakes. Yes I have oars but I don't have the back to go with them due to an injury 6 years ago. I am strongly leaning towards Minn Kota but I thought I would...
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    Minn Kota Motors~what do they come with?

    Nobody sells trolling motors locally so I have to ask as I will have to order one or drive some distance to buy one. Do the motor's come with short battery cables? Or do I supply them separately? I have never owned a trolling motor before but as a lot of the local lakes where I have moved...
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    Sam's Club Marine Batteries~any good?

    I was looking at Sam's today and see they have group 29 batteries rated at 210 AH. They say they are made by Interstate according to the label that is on them. They are certainly priced right at $76, Anyone have any experience with them at all?
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