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Clarke: You should have no problem's using a deep cycle that way. It has been common practice for years. Not sure what size boat you"re running or how many electronics's, but if you have room I'd invest in a 2nd battery with a switch as well. OK guy's I'm ready for the heat & comment"s.

shark. I would think 8hp would be more than enough. But if you plan on going with a bigger boat in the future think about the 9.9. "Also what can anyone tell me about the Tohatsu motors? I know they are nissans with different stickers." Not to be byas in any way but they are an excellent engine. In the early 80's when they first intuduced them in the states we sold a lot of them on the coast. I was one of the 1st dealers at that time. You have it a bit backwards. Tohatsu is the manufacturer. Nisson buys from them, as well as the smaller Mercs, and other major engine companies just different colors and decals. If you can get a good deal. I wouldn't be afraid of them. A good share of the smaller engines as well as the kickers you guys run are made by Tohatsu with others paint and stickers on them.

!5lb big game with 15lb Seagar leader all year until the flees show up. then 30lb big game and 20lb leader.

Time will tell.

Tim: If you plan on going out of here you had better keep your fingers crossed. A lot of ice has to disappear first.

Mick Thanks: That was my point exactly.

http://fishing.lakeontariounited.com/vi ... e+spolling

069: You are making our classified section sound like e-bay. 18 posts and all are to sell something. Not a word about fishing. What's up? The same with other boards when you do a google search with your nick.

Screamer: It will be open by the 1st as always. Ice: Still a lot but not real good ice. A lot of guys fishing it t'day except the south end where the creeks come in it's not good. Where is your cottage? East or west side?

Tim: Might have a problen castin cleo's. Were starting to clean the pad today and get the crain moved around to start digging.

Bass Pro Shop in Auburn.

And here's the link to where Bill was talking about. View Link

Bob: Think this is where he want's to be. Looks like you have to mail them for pricing on the pricing page. http://www.malinco.com/fishing/stainless_cable.html

I'll double that Tom.

Bump Still 2 avalable.

WW Your right. Check with Don Jr. or Sr. Great people and I'm sure the price will be right.

Ray I guess you gotta look closer next time. I can see where your interest's are. Took me a minute too to see it up on plane.

Yep: Got my attention. Nice boat.

Now you know why snagging is illegal. Think of the non targeted fish that were killed and wounded. Not to speak of the beaver.

Oil: To make a long story short. Stick with a good grade, straight 30W detergent type oil year around. My choice is Pennzoil. But there are other quality oils as well. Bill you made a good point with synthetics in marine use. Especially for trolling.

Sticks: I don't think I have a service manual for that motor. I'll take a look when I get to the shop. But this link might help you out. http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/se ... nuals.aspx

I would highly NOT recommend that. The lines you are talking about run from the filter adapter and are under pressure all the time the engine is running. If you cut into them it is just an accident waiting to happen. Besides you won't get the oil completely out of the pan as the suction or (pressure line) comes thru the pump and the return line feeds the engine oiling system. There are kit's made by Shur-Flo and some others that replace the drain plug with a valve and hose to a pump as you stated. But I've seen to many of those fail as well. (Leakage of oil in the bilge) If it is an 05 engine or for that matter back as far as 80 or so. The dip stick tube will have a garden hose type fitting where the stick goes in. If that's the case that is the new design and it will draw 95% of the oil out of the pan by drawing it out of the top of the dip stick tube. No need to run a line thru the tube as in earlyer models. As long as the oil is warm it doesn't take that long to do and it will save problems in the long run.

Check this thread. Expains it all. http://fishing.lakeontariounited.com/vi ... .php?t=869

Thanks Split: I'll give one of them a call and see whats, what.

Splitshot115 Do you know who to contact for the flea market at the Glenn or just show up in the a.m. . I might be interested in a table or two. Thinkin it's time to clean out a lot of good stuff. Garage is gettin full.