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  1. dingbat

    Increasing my small boat rod spread

    Me think you need a bigger boat…lol How deep are you fishing? I have a bit more space space to work with but I pull one rod off each downrigger, six boat rods and 7 rods off each planer board. Gives a spread of 42 baits spread over an area 200 feet wide x up to 25’ deep. Know a guy that...
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    Ipad Dash Mount? Quick Release?

    Most cell phones are rated to 95F operation, shutdown when battery temps hit 108F. A 10 degree difference in ambient is huge when it comes to electronics operation Baltimore 78 60 May 25 16 86 69 June 30 20 91 74 July 33 23 88 71 August 31 22 82 66 September 28 Buffalo 69 51...
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    If your survival plan involves the USCG you’re in trouble no matter what time of year it is. SAR Readiness: Each Coast Guard unit with a SAR readiness responsibility shall have a suitable SAR resource ready to proceed within 30 minutes of notification of a distress. SAR Mission Response...
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    If you raise a rain barrel 10 feet high, and attach a garden hose what kind of pressure can you expect from gravity alone.

    In reality, you have zero (0) pressure at the end of an open ended hose dumping to atmosphere. The “pressure” you feel is the velocity of the water exiting the hose.
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    Clear hose

    You will have no problem if it’s a Polyurethane braided hose. I wouldn’t trust the cheap pvc stuff that you find at most big box stores
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    Is it worth getting a VHF with AIS in it?

    From the price you’re quoting you must be looking at both broadcast and receive AIS. Boating in busy shipping area, it’s nice to not need to run the radar to keep watch over my shoulder, but as a competitive angler, I have no interest in broadcasting my position to the world Running a Garmin...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Do yourself a favor and go with a cargo strap over those sold as “gunwale” straps Got my strap from a trucker who came to pick up some equipment we were shipping. Just happened to leave one on the dock when he left.;) Much better construction with much higher load capabilities. I can bow the...
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    Battery Options

    Never heard of such a thing. Would be interested in seeing any tech articles that support the claim Been using deep cycles to start and run my 200 hp outboard for years. Got 10 years off my last set of batteries.
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    Battery Options

    You have it backwards https://www.techbatterysolutions.com/resource-and-information-center/battery-basics/what-is-the-difference-between-a-deep-cycle-and-starting-battery/ “A starting or cranking battery is designed to deliver a large burst of power for a short period of time. The plate...
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    AC radiant power extraction

    The input power to the unit has nothing to do with refrigeration tonnage. Seriously doubt you’re using 10A while running either. While you have a high inrush current to charge the starting capacitors, you need very little current to run the compressor and fan. Split systems are a pain. I...
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    Clam shell cupholder drains

    https://www.marinetown.com/product-detail/0203697/ https://gemlux.com/products/3076?variant=36700637397146&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_sCVrN-1_QIVEMvICh2o8gPBEAQYASABEgKejfD_BwE
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    Is AARP worth it???

    Mrs. Dingbat gets a free membership through work. Have not seen anything special relating to discounts. Get better discounts and priority reservations through my hotel and travel locality clubs.
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Switched to 3” gunwale strap after having a transom strap let go when I cut a curve pulling out of a parking lot
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    Lost an old buddy :(

    Sorry for your loss…lost a friend to throat cancer 4 years ago and have another going on 5 years in remission. Both worked with radiation their entire careers like myself. Knock on wood…. You had me going with “old buddy” until you mentioned 5 years. Have known most of my “old buddies” going...
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    Which fuel to use?

    I think you’re over estimating fuel usage by a good bit I’m running a bigger, heavier boat (Grady White 226) with less efficient 2 stroke engine technology. Gets roughly 1 kM/L at 27 kts in good conditions. Fuel usage can double when things get sloppy Working backwards from your estimated...
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    Fuel use meter?

    Somebody renting a boat for an hour or two for a boat ride isn't going out to battle wind and waves for an afternoon. A valid point if calculating actual consumption, but your not. Your calculating worst case consumption to come up with a flat rate fee to add to your hourly rate.
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    Fuel use meter?

    From a practical standpoint you don't want to be haggling with customers over fuel usage after the fact. Your best bet is to include a fixed rate of consumption into your hourly rental fee. Charge fuel at the rate of 10% of rated horsepower per hour of use. One (1) hour rental of a 100 HP...
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    Which fuel to use?

    Budgeting and boating are never a good fit...lol If nothing else it's the incidentals that kill you. The last three boat's I bought necessitated vehicle upgrades shortly there after. What rate of fuel burn have you planned for? Just cruising (27 kts.), I'm pretty consistent burning 1kM/L of...
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    Mild Winter

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    Winter fishing

    Ran an I/O in my early years of Striper fishing. Late December into January was prime fishing season. Water temps 3 to 5 degrees. Air temp -3 to -7 degrees. Just opened the block drains at the ramp and let it drain on the 1.2 hour drive home. FWIW: Motor was still “warm” to the touch by the...
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