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  1. briangcc

    Nobody fishing?

    Wrapped up our vaca. Oldest son picked up right where he left off - can cast and catch sunfish, bluegill, crappie, perch, sunfish, rockbass, and largemouth bass. Won't bait a hook on his own...yet. Middle son decided to start baiting his own hook and switching lures on his own. Gotta work on...
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    Are Force OBs as good as others?

    Junk. Shear utter junk. You couldn't give one to me. If it says Force by Mercury, it's got Merc parts. Still junk.
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    Co-Ownership Boat Agreement

    Recipe for disaster. Join a local boat share instead.
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    Finger lakes region canal trip

    Anytime. You make it onto the Erie Canal and into say Medina/Middleport/Lockport hit me up - my stomping grounds. Nice marina at Wide Waters in Lockport - aluminum floating docks, bathrooms, etc. Locks 54 & 55 are just ahead of that.
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    Finger lakes region canal trip

    Yeah its a small brown sign for a DEC launch. Caught my attention one trip through Montezuma's - same road will get you to the B.P. in Auburn. Checked it out and looked good to launch for me. Google maps shows a dam to the right but heading left out of the launch shows it goes right along the...
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    Finger lakes region canal trip

    The state launch at Seneca Lake is really nice and has nice amenities should you need them. Gets you right onto the canal there. Nice winding path with decent scenery. If you head into the lake you can get somewhat close to the US Navy installation there where they do sonar testing. Personally...
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    No I don't, it works just fine as is. IF I followed your advice, all my bunks, the entire length of them, would be out of the water and the boat wouldn't clear the rear cross member to climb up on the trailer. Physics is against you trying to pull a boat up and then onto dry bunks. A tow truck...
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    Sound deadening

    You might look into sprayable alternatives....Lizard Skin is one I've heard a few times. https://lizardskin.com/sound-control/
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    Arcadia/Traverse Suitability?

    They neutered the GMC Acadia towing. Just looked it up and from what I can find online it says 1k towing (last I had checked it was 3500 but that was a couple years back). In 2016 it was 5k on an AWD SLE2 with Tow package. And that was overly optimistic - I know, I tried towing my Four Winns...
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    Sound deadening

    There wasn't any in my FourWinns. In my Chap, there's egg crate looking stuff glued to the underside of the engine hatch and along both jump seat backs. I used some Gorrilla Glue spray adhesive to reattach a piece last year. In my classic car, I have foil backed, no-name stuff from JC Whitney...
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    Problems with oversized boat motor

    Stern sitting lower/much lower due to weight, possibly swamping it. Could flip if you goose the throttle too much. Inspections may cause your pocket book to be lighter/much lighter due to ticket. Insurance will have a field day with you if you're in an accident. I wouldn't do it, I'd sell it...
  12. briangcc

    Dual Console boats 22-24 feet in length

    I'd look at Grady White: https://www.gradywhite.com/models/dual-consoles/freedom-235/ But that's just me.
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    I get wet because I have to. Bunk trailer, non-adjustable. Fenders are under water but the last 1/4 of the bunk is not. Self centers each and every time. There isn't a way to retrieve my boat staying dry - won't happen, I'll snap the gears in the winch first. Ask me how I know this. So beware...
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    Motor guide nose cone dripping water

    I'd probably try the 2 part one from Harbor Freight that comes in a stick that you cut into a piece which you then roll together on a surface to combine the two parts. More likely not to run inside the housing and gum up the works internally. FWIW...I have a 55lb MotorGuide 12v on my Chap and...
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    Just bought boat, most gauges inoperable

    On the tach, you may try tapping on the gauge itself while underway. The FourWinns gauge was "sticky" and a tap would get it working right. Might squeeze you by for a season if funding is tight.
  16. briangcc

    contraptions

    I have an unfinished 14' x 14' Lionel layout in the basement. Started at onset of pandemic, still needs finishing. It's back burnered due to the aquarium moves going on right now. All freshwater...125, (2) 75, (2) 55, 29, (2) 10, and a 110 pond out on the patio. We're not talking about "Daddy's...
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    Easier time putting on the trailer

    Iboats doesn't sell these, I checked... https://www.outdoorshopping.com/os/Winch-Hook-Attaching-Device-Captainhook-Winchhook-Atchdvce.html Google will be your friend in finding it cheaper. When loading, I hand my wife the dock lines and she (and the boys) walk the boat up the trailer for me...
  18. briangcc

    Best Brand Of Storage Cover???

    Pretty sure mine is a Carver...Sunbrella material, trailerable with strap kit. I alternate between it and my Chap snap-on bow/cockpit covers during summer months. Winter - Shrinkwrap.
  19. briangcc

    How to tow a 9.9 Johnson

    Then put a carpet down. Easy peasy. Let's not over think this.
  20. briangcc

    1968 22ft Crichfield

    I dunno...I kinda like the lines and given its a 22' boat I see the potential to be a nice fishing rig. The only things really dating the boat visually from the front are the angular windshield and the front railing - easy upgrades down the road. (There I was positive) The caveat being it would...
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