lrg355
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I made a slight mistake in mentioning a 1/4 plate. It is actually 3/8 thick. The most important reason I did it is because the Painter plastic plate is not big enough to allow the bolt holes on the 9.9 Suzuki to be used. The alum plate I made is slightly larger than the plastic to allow the bolt holes to be used. The plate is tapped because there is no room for nuts without cutting away clearance in the plastic. The heads of the longer bolts that hold the alum plate to the plastic plate and in my case, the stainless sides do not hit anything on the Suzuki and they are not visible or accessible when the motor is on it. For the bolts used for the motor to the plate, I used security type bolts for a little extra deterrence for unambitious thieves. The length of these had to be trimmed to be just right. 1/2 inch plate will work just fine and offer a bit more treads for the motor bolts. -
Just realized this is not the same bracket. You have the moveable one. The Suzuki clears the transom with the solid bracket since I spaced it out with the alum angle.
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I used that same bracket. Needed to get the motor out a bit more and positioned a bit higher than the bracket allowed. Used 2 x 3 x 1/4 aluminum angle to space it out and allow mounting in the proper position. Also put a 1/4 alum plate on top of the plastic plate to allow something for the motor to be bolted to. The original 4 bolts for the plastic were just replaced with longer ones that also go thru the 1/4 alum plate. Didn't drill any holes in the bracket, just used all the original ones. Trailer all the time with the motor down with no problems. It is quite well off the ground on the trailer. Stainless Steel sides flex a bit when in use but causes no problem. Will always keep an eye on everything to avoid any problems
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I was surprised how well it works!
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I had a unique approach since I already had a Lowrance-Navico outboard pilot unit from a previous boat. I bought a hydraulic steering unit from Vivor ($350). Put it on the kicker only. Helm is mounted in a convenient place on the dash. Put a small crank handle on the helm. The outboard pilot is controlled by my Lowrance HDS 12. The Lowrance hydraulic outboard pilot is probably about $1k today, so this whole setup would be about $1500 if you already had a Lowrance unit or equivalent NMEA 2000 capable unit to run it. PXL_20230915_123302061.TS.mp4
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Need the TM talking to the HB. That means NEMA 2000 interface on both units. Terrova or higher on the TM and make sure HB you are interested in or already have has NEMA 2000 capability. A NEMA backbone setup and a few cables will be minimum.
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Most dealers are required to install it but there are a few that will sell a crate engine to install yourself and with no warranty issues. Yamaha 90 V-Max SHO is a better choice than standard 90. Neck snapping torque out of the hole. Trolls great also. -
I never paid any attention to MDO but recently looked at its specs. Seems like a better choice than ACX. Unfortunately I can't seem to find any locally. Lowes And Home Depot don't carry it anymore. MDF is definitely no good and that is what they are pushing. Where did you get yours from ?
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Stumbled across this info online. Very interesting1000000784 (720×411)
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I am surprised about everyone who does not go by manufacturers recommendations. Lots of comments on charging while running but all wrong!
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Read your manual carefully. It states that charging batteries while using the trolling motor can cause damage to the control board on the GPS models.
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You can also buy a longer shaft and change it -
I have a Sea Nymph GLS175 with a Motorguide XI3 that has a 54 in shaft. It is used occasionally as autopilot on the lake in 2-3 ft waves with no problem.
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You probably have extra wires on the side mount control. One of them would surely be 12v supply only when key is on. If it is a factory side mount controller or a generic such as a Vevor, it will be there. Just check all unused "bullet" connectors for power only when the key is on. Good luck.
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Go to Wallmart and get 50 lb test Shakespeare line. Very inexpensive, about $4. 1 spool will do 3 or 4 rods. Put on 150 or so ft of the 50 over a 3/4 filled reel, than 25 ft of quality 25 lb test fluorocarbon leader. Watch your knots so they are not so big such that they can't go thru eyes and levelwind eye. The 150 ft will be vertical when you use rigger and the diameter of the 50 lb is such that the fleas can't grab it. Horizontally from release to lure will be 25 lb fluoro but fleas don't grab much in horizontal position. Been doing this for many years and don't have a problem with fleas.
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Got a late start after the storms, fished from 8 to 10:30. Got 2, lost 1. One was the biggest of our season so far. -
Got a late start after the storms, fished from 8 to 10:30. Got 2, lost 1. One was the biggest of our season so far. -
What generation is it? I have a gen2 that needed a software update about a year ago. For some reason they lose critical gps data. Lowrance has what is called a "software patch" for most units that will fix many problems. Find your unit on Lowrances software update website, download and install the latest rev. -
This has the inlet in from the splashwell. Around 1990 or so the inlet was moved to the port gunwale near the passenger seat. -
It is 60 1/4 long , 17 3/8 wide and about 6 in deep. It is v shaped with a flat bottom.
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I have an 1985 model 195 that I am currently restoring. The fuel tank is plastic and I have it out. It is 24 gal. I can take measurements and pictures if that helps
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Happy 12 year old in Mexico bay
lrg355 replied to lrg355's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)
Everything we have been catching has been on dipsies with flasher/fly. Wouldn't even put out riggers except for Fishawk info. Been running 4 dipsies, deep and out 350 next to boat and higher out 400 . 2 each side. 150 to 200 ft of water. Left dock at 5am.
