Jump to content

Shakemsam

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    730

  • Joined

  • Last visited

Everything posted by Shakemsam

  1. Shakemsam
    Are you using the TM transducer, or the FF's?
  2. Shakemsam
    Thanks guys! I have used the round ones but they didn't seem too stable. I will check out the Trax's.
  3. Shakemsam
    Just curious what guys use for cradles, or if you even use cradles for the 16# torpedo weights?
  4. Shakemsam
    I run one piece 7's with regular rings and twillys, on the inside . NP's!
  5. Shakemsam
    The B117 on one and I would just do the GT30 on the other.
  6. Shakemsam
    Same situation for me while Island camping in the St. Lawrence. Tow Boat told me 3-4 hrs. I drifted to shore and tied up to a tree, next to a private launch. The owner allowed me the time to walk 3 mi to my truck and come back and use his launch. I did all this in under 3 hrs. Never renewed with TowBoat.
  7. Shakemsam
    Not sure what you mean by locations near Rochester. I think it gets you perks at West Marine but the Roch store is pretty useless IMO. Better off investing in a reliable kicker!
  8. Shakemsam
    Put it in a trash barrel and see if it's any different. When I use muffs, I wrap a bungee around it tight but it is still slow to stream.
  9. Shakemsam
    Frying the alternator for starters.
  10. Shakemsam
    You can switch the Perko from 1 to 2 or to both, while running without issue. The problem is if you accidently switch to off while doing so. That could be a real bad day!
  11. Shakemsam
    Distance apart might but up and down should not. Biggest issue would be if they are the same frequency or cone angle. My2cents
  12. Shakemsam
    Is the control wireless? I have heard the wireless Trollmaster's do the same thing. If it's not wireless, try isolating the wires from other electrical harnesses. Maybe run it through some flex conduit?
  13. Shakemsam
    Unfortunately, you will most likely have to remove the runner as well.
  14. Shakemsam
    I always ran on 1 and occasionally would run on 2 to keep everything charged. I always tried not to switch while the main engine was running.
  15. Shakemsam
    It's not over thinking! The more connections, the better chance of a bad connection! In a perfect world, your Battery should go to a battery selector switch, Switch common to main engine as well a separate feed to a breaker continuing to a fuse panel, all capable of handling the amperage load. Your kicker directly to the cranking battery, but ideally to it's own. Bilge float directly to battery with an inline fuse. FWIW...I run a breaker and panel feeding my console electronics and another breaker and panel for the stern (riggers, 12v supply, Depth Raider, TrollMaster, Remember, that 6 amp alternator won't put out 6 amps at idle and most likely not at trolling speed.
  16. Shakemsam
    All tarps are waterproof....until they tear or breakdown from the sun. expect 3 years of hard use before you replace it.
  17. Shakemsam
    JMO and everyone knows what those are worth...lol.. but if you really want something to have access to grab the boat and go, you would be better off with a carport or something similar.
  18. Shakemsam
    Whatever is closer will give more opportunities to enjoy the boat.
  19. Shakemsam
    Def not a CB. VHF radio wire colors are all standardized. just google the model and you can probably find a manual.
  20. Shakemsam
    If it is a true CB and not a VHF radio, then they could only be for external speakers and a PA.
  21. Shakemsam
    Ran an older Johnson for years that developed same traits. Chased it for 3 years before I found a Johnson TBI bulletin on Iboats recommending a slow speed jet change to 2 sizes up to compensate for changes in the fuel. Not to say it will help, but something to think about.
  22. Shakemsam
    Nothing available in a spray for the DIY that I'm aware of. For the sealing, I assume you're talking about the plywood in the transom. You will most likely have to sandwich 2 pieces or maybe 3 for the correct thickness. Total Boat epoxy is fine but not necessarily the penetrating type. Lots of info on youtube.
  23. Shakemsam
    it's labor intensive but once to start drilling out the rivets to remove the splash well, you will see it's not that bad. Plus you can get to replace all those thru transom bolts and seal everything with 5200.. Replacing the foam is optional. lots of info out there about the pros and cons.
  24. Shakemsam
    Generally, I would say it's picking up some trash. Look at the board itself for something bent.
  25. Shakemsam
    I would keep looking. Not a 4winns fan and not really a fish friendly boat. I would put it in the category of a family day cruiser that dad can occasionally. fish on until the wife sees you drilling holes! The Cobra's are ok. A step up from the previous OMC's but still not as easy to work on or for parts as merc.
×
×
  • Create New...