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    This weekend the bridge will open for boating,or maybe on Monday. Will the launch also be operational?
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    looks like somebody mistook it for a lamprey
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    When I said upstream and headwaters I did not make myself clear enough . Sorry for that. I should have said :The swamps far upstream. For example the top end of Cayuga lake. You should also take in consideration all the man made obstacles on the way there.
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    As far as "fishable" goes you are right. As for eel traveling not far beyond salt water, you are wrong. When eel enter the rivers and streams as tiny glass eel they will try to go as far upstream as they can. They will travel the St.Laurens but also get up the Hudson, from there to the Mohawk and with the help of the Eerie Canal they make it into the Finger Lakes, but on their inland travels they are too small and not fishable. They love ending up in small streams and head waters where they will stay for several years, sometimes even traveling over dry land to reach their goal. (An eel has no problem surviving outside water for up to 24 hours) Eel will spend time upstream until they feel like reproducing. That urge is not dependent on age as much as physical size. When they travel back to the ocean , they come in different sizes and at that point they usually are large enough to feed on larger bait although they prefer to scavenge. once back in the ocean, they travel to the gulf stream and from there on to south bound currents that take them to the Sargosso Sea In the Caribbean where to breed and die
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    When I grew up in the Netherlands the eel was an important part of the economy and local diet. (smoked eel). They were important enough to be part of social studies in 4th and 5th grade. they were the first fish I ever caught-on a worm-. The funny thing was that 30 years later when doing a course in evolutionary development in the veterinarian school of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, my professor's thesis was on the eel. He loved talking about eel and I felt like I was back in fifth grade. Needless to say, I scored 100% on his pet subject during a test. So thanks to the eel I got an A+ and extra credit on his course.
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    If you know the size that you need, I would recommend a Solas prop. Agreed that they are not the greatest, but they do the job well and you probably get the best bang for your buck. I get mine from I-boats, but I'm sure they have other sales points as well. If you are not sure about the size, then it is probably the best to buy from a place where they will allow you to try different sizes before you buy. Marina service stores often have test props. Yes you will pay more for the specific prop,but they will give you the right advice about what you need. That makes all the difference in the world. You should be aware that a prop that has been in the water usually is non returnable. L&M wrote on your thread that he has no comment, So I will comment for him. He is a very knowledgeable source for buying propellers and he will not push the wrong stuff on you.
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    Yes. I had the same thing happen to me in Olcott as well. It was a scary experience. I was afraid that the lower unit would somehow have jarred loose and caused a leak. But there was no leak and things were fine. I still prefer the rollers, because on most ramps I back up fast and stop, causing the boat to roll backward so I don’t have to do back up that far.
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    Just so I understand. Does your kicker have a steering tube? Or is that the part that you need. I had a similar problem with a tohatsu because it did not have a steering tube. If that is your problem, then I have a solution. It is a steering tube that clamps onto the motor bracket. They are made by powrtran for their tailfin steering control setup. They are for sale for $120.99 +tax and shipping. I have one that I used on my Tohatsu for one season. I am willing to sell mine for $65+shipping
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    I have had my best luck with tarps at Costco. They sell twin package of 12 by 16 foot tarps for about $20. When using tarps, you will find it easier to use 2 12x16s than a 12x32. It enables you to slide one over the other and make a better fit. The smaller ones also weigh less and are easier to fold and unfold. Besides, it will enable you to use them other purposes as well.
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    Probably online. go to Tarps now, or my tarp.com
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    I bought a 9.9 Suzuki extra long shaft kicker with all the bells and whistles for $3000. The basic version is about $ 600 cheaper and with some very little adjustments it becomes a 20 horse . 3 or 4 year old ones go for about $1800.that is something to consider as well.
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    It seems that the only way to make this thing run again is a resleeve. With all the service and parts you'll have to spend $$ on to delay the inevitable it is probably cheaper to get a nice new 4stroke which will keep you on the water for a long time and when you decide to stop using it , it will still be worth a pretty penny in resale value.
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    I used to fix my outboards by myself without giving much thought to pollution and I stopped using a barrel to test run preferring muffs. I bought a 9.9 Suzuki extra long shaft and there was a note attached saying to test in a barrel and not with muffs. So I used a barrel and while the little kicker was running, the water stayed very clean. I remember how with testing a two stroke in a barrel the water would turn oily and grey almost immediately. Upon seeing this, I decided to stop using my two strokes.
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    Oswego has lots of facilities and the police regularly visit the marina which makes for a safe place as far as theft is concerned. There seem to be a lot more salmon near Oswego already in spring and often less than a 10 minute boat ride away. 600 feet of water where we often have to go in order to catch salmon if the weather has been unruly is a bit closer to Oswego than it is to Hendersons Harbor
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    If the lake level at this point is 2 feet above average and there is only a foot and a half of water in the outlet, does that mean that the outlet will be blocked when the water levels reaches the average level? Or will there be some sort of sand removal to keep the outlet open? Port Bay has a similar problem, but there they bring in a piece of heavy equipment every spring and they dig out a safe safe passage that usually lasts till fall. This is important to all people who consider getting a slip in Braddocks bay.
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    I used a good solid tarp for years and it worked very well. You can buy a good one for less than it costs to have your boat wrapped. I am not talking about harbor freight junk. You can use a skeleton simular to what is used for wrapping or you can just lay it over your boat and give it shape with an upside down plastic garbage can or if you want to go fancy one or two of those 2 or 3 foot exercise balls in order to prevent pooling of water. use a few straps and you're all set.
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    It easily covers a 96 inch wide boat.
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    I have a Budge boat cover with the 1200 denier material brand new, never used, that fits a 22 foot cuddy cabin with length to spare to cover the outboard. I would be willing to part with it for $100+shipping
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    What brand and year is it? I have some wiring diagrams laying around , so maybe I can help you with color codes and stuff. Anyway, we are living in the age of the smart phone and the cb is going the way of the dinosaurs.
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    All the things you are mentioning sound to me like it needs a carburetor job and probably a decarbing. Stick a new head gasket on and see where the compression is after that is done. Your lean sneeze may be caused by a leaky diaphragm on the fuel pump causing it to run lean. But not having this outboard in my hands means that I am very much guessing.
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    How much clearance is there under the brdge? Will a Starcraft Islander fit underneath ? Also, is the launch usable at this time?
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    There is something called pex hose. If you go to Lowes or Home Depot to the plumbing department you can find it. It often has spiral like material build into it so it will not buckle in tight turns. Or maybe you can use bilge hose which is also quite flexible.
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    Yu should go by your fishfinder. It will tell you where and how deep they are. It helps to look where the charter boats are fishing. They are on the water every day, so they know where to go. With a 17 footer you are probably better off to stay fairly close to shore.
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    How about some pvc 45 degree or 22.5 degree angle pieces with clamps or glue
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    I know nothing about bondo fibre glass. The closed cell foam is a different story. there is an easy alternative to the liquid stuff. It is the big BLUE foam boards you can get at Lowes. I capitalized blue, because blue is a closed cell material. Buy a board and cut it in the desired pieces,shove it in and make sure it does not move around. This can be done cheap and easy.
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