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    Lowrance Mark-5x DSI or Humminbird 571 HD DI

    Does anyone have a Lowrance Mark-5x DSI sonar, how do you like it and how does it perform? I'm getting a second sonar for my boat and looking at either a Lowrance Mark-5x Pro, or Mark-5x DSI. I'm leaning towards the DSI so I can see detail of what's in the water, structure/cover, but the...
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    Just wondering if I am the only nut case left LOL

    Re: Just wondering if I am the only nut case left LOL Yup, I only got 3 today :D Low 40's at 3am with a stiff breeze that made it feel like it was 10* lower. Rain started at 9am and I was out of there at 11.
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    Swim platform..... on a fishin' boooat

    I've been wanting to add a ladder to my 18' fishing boat and it's kind of morphed into me wanting to add a swim platform since we use it just as much for family outings as I do for fishing. Ladder so the kiddies can get out of the water and also in the event I accidentally go swimming while...
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    Can a trolling motor be mounted on a 1977 Sportcraft C-Gull?? Need help!!!

    Re: Can a trolling motor be mounted on a 1977 Sportcraft C-Gull?? Need help!!! It's do-able, but the bow light will need to be changed, pole mounted of separate port/starboard markers. You'll need to fab up a flat platform to mount the trolling motor, but that can be done easy enough with some...
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    calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

    Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada Here's Willow Beach's launch ramp earlier this week. (I could have launched my jon boat on the north side of the ramp,,, if it wasn't for all the "Launch Ramp Closed" signs... :rolleyes:) It's good to see they are cleaning up the debris from the past...
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    calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

    Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada Sooo, who's going to be brave enough to take the new Google Earth Hoover Dam Bypass... :eek: (road goes under the bridge...)
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    Good quality leather work/hiking boots?

    Hi Guys, I'm looking for good quality leather work/hiking boots and wanted to see what everyone here likes. I've had a pair of Timberland boots for 10 years that have worn extremely well, (used about 1 day/week) but the soles are wearing through and it's time for another pair. I've had several...
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    New style starter slave solenoids, "problematic"?

    I had a 10 year old starter slave solenoid from a Mercruiser 3.0L go bad and replaced it with a matching aftermarket part. That solenoid lasted 2 years and went it ka'-put, no engine start, no click, nothing. The small lugs on the solenoid show infinity resistance between them so the coil inside...
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    Kids First Guitar, 11YO

    My 11YO son has guitar in school this year and we are starting to look for an acoustic guitar for him, but not sure what's good or bad. I used to play bass guitar, but it's sooooo long ago, I don't even remember any cords :facepalm: (I'm not much help). We are looking for a basic acoustic guitar...
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    Low level lakes.Trailer Modifications.

    Re: Low level lakes.Trailer Modifications. I like the idea! Agree, once the suspension drops, the tire is going to be hanging way down below the concrete pad. How about something like this? It would require a bushing at the frame so the bar moves with the axle and some sort of slipper...
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    Mercruiser 140HP with EST ignition, EST total advance enough?

    I have an EST ignition in my 73' 140HP Mercruiser and found something weird while looking at Mercruiser's distributor advance curve charts. The old points distributors have a total timing of around 33* while the EST only has a total timing of around 23*, (this includes initial timing). Several...
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    Neighbor shredded my boat cover...

    Looking for some input here... I come home from vacation and find a 4 foot rip in my 2 year old boat cover :mad:. Our neighbor's kid threw a rock the size of an orange and ripped the cover. Better a cover then a windshield! Speaking to my son's friend, if he hadn't seen what happened, and told...
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    Replacing tires, do I have the right ones.

    Re: Replacing tires, do I have the right ones. Take a couple 2x4's and build yourself a ramp for the tire to ride up and over the curb, so the tire isn't getting banged up. Something like this, built it like a pallet, maybe 12" wide. If you are 1/2 way handy with wood, you could do this...
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    Carling blower switch, carboned up contacts

    Has anyone had problems with Carling (blower) switches, specifically model 0720R? It looks like this (not pic of my switch). We were out last trip and the bilge blower stopped working, not something you want happening on an I/O boat... Turns out the contacts of the Carlingswitch 0720R were...
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    Interesting battery fact, discharge rates, trolling motor

    I dug up an interesting fact about battery discharge rates. As the rate of discharge goes up, the battery's capacity goes down,,, and as the discharge rate goes down the battery capacity goes up (see chart below). Battery Capacity - Hours of Discharge 100------------------------ 20...
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    1987 3.0L Mercruiser Alternator Belt Always Comes Loose

    Re: 1987 3.0L Mercruiser Alternator Belt Always Comes Loose Pull wrenches together, 1 bolt will loosen I was able to weasel a small car scissor jack under the pan of my engine, chunk of plywood on top of jack.
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    calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

    Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada This is some weird weather, 70's one weekend and 110 the next Depending on where you go in Death Valley, that might not be a bad idea. I bet it's only going to get into the mid 70's at the top of Telescope peak (11,000') :D Not my pic, but looks...
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    Swivel seats on a Tinny

    Re: Swivel seats on a Tinny That's probably because they are not permanently attached to the boat and could slip off if you lost your balance, manufacturer covering their butt. Here's how I have the seats attached to my jon boat, the swivels are attached to the seat lids. Though,,, you...
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    calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

    Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada Dang it!!! I was on the road all day, but was going to say "the indian god" (because that's what the .jpg file is named :D) Here's one I took last weekend....... Cool story of Havasu and Tbar 12V. I remember years ago at Echo, having to be...
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    calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

    Re: calling all lake mead boaters! nevada I thought the same thing about the meteorite I saw, looked like it hit around Cedar City, but it actually hit around Salt Lake. Well, I'm a bit bummed as it was only 35#. The length was right at 44", but it had all ready spawned out and it's stomach...
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