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Had a 55# Powerdrive I-Pilot on a 19 Starcraft Superfisherman. Excellent motor, but a 12v 55# motor is a little weak for a 19 footer. With very little wind or current, it should be fine, but once the wind starts, or you are in river current, you will have trouble. I dealt with it due to the lower cost of a 55# motor. It should work okay, but be aware of it's limitations.

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If your tires are wearing out on the inside, the camber built into your axle is probably bad. Take a 4 to 6 foot straight edge, and hold it against the bottom of the axle. It should lay perfectly flat, or have a slight gap in the center. If not, put the straight edge on the top of the axle. If you see a gap in the center on top, your axle has lost it's camber. A frame or alignment shop can put the camber back in the axle, but my personal opinion would be to replace the axle with a heavier rated one. Probably 7 times out of ten, trailers sold with boat packages are too light once boats are rigged and fishing gear loaded. This link tells about the camber or "bow" built into the axle. http://www.easternmarine.com/3500-lb-Round-Tube-Trailer-Axles/

Platinum chips are usually for higher end units with lots of memory. The premium chip doesn't require as much memory. I have a premium chip for the NE and live in Wagontown, PA. It's west of Coatesville. If you could power your unit up off the boat, you could try my premium chip.

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I remember some Penn Yan's from the 70's powered by Mercruiser branded Chevy straight six's.

Do you folks realize this post is 3.5 years old?

I hear you on that. I just picked up a 1648 ModV for the river. Has a 9.9 prop motor with a rock hopper on it. Tried it on Blue Marsh, but I haven't tried it on the river yet. A little concerned about a 9.9 and heavy current. Nice boat, and good luck with your sale. I'm over by Rt 30 and Rt 10. Used to live in Susquehanna county and always fished NY state.

Catch any walleye at Falmouth?

A post and a PM gives the time of the response. If I'm selling something. I look to see who responded first. If you open your PM box before your post and sell to the first response, then slow rollin has a point. Of course a seller can choose whoever he wants. Not much a buyer can do about that.

You might try clicking on this link, http://www.navionics.com/en/hotmaps-premium Then click on the east region, and see if the lakes that you fish are covered. I think you need the Premium chip, not the Gold or Hot Spots.

Would you part with 3 of them for $25.00 shipped paypal?

Just checked with Humminbird. The AS link won't work to connect my 798siHD with my 787C unit. Thanks anyhow.

Cables included, and if so their length? Thanks!

I like a board across the back. Gives you lots of options for extra rod or net holders, etc.

Spinning inertia causes the bendix gear to raise up and engage the flywheel. Could be it's sticking down due to colder temps. Spray a little WD-40 on the shaft and try to raise it manually. The shaft has a spiral type spline, so it will twist as you raise it. I've seen folks grease the splines, and then when it gets cold, they cease to work.

What he said, but when you set the auto pilot, hold the button down till the compass A/P comes on. The first setting is GPS heading and it tends to make more corrections than needed. Your manual will explain the 2 A/P setting and how to best use them.

The location is about 50 or 60 miles inland. I doubt there would be damage with exception to a direct hit from a falling tree.

How about this one? http://southjersey.craigslist.org/bod/3320755861.html

Pretty tough to rinse the inside of a trailer. It's what you don't see that will get you. I've put brakes on a trailer for less than $400. If the frame starts needing repairs due to rust, it will cost you alot more than that. Personally, I'd rather have a galvanized trailer even for fresh water use. Look it over real good for any signs of rust around any thru holes of bolt together pieces.

Is the trailer galvanized? If it wasn't and was used in saltwater, that would be more a concern than the brakes.

I'd be interested in some pictures also. Does the campground have a boat launch, or just docks?

((As an aside - why?)) just the way it is Maintenance might be more difficult on an I/O, but the initial cost and parts for outboards is significantly higher.