sherman brown

for running wire line on Erie for walleye, the Convector 30s are hard to beat. I used the Diawa Sealine sg17lca and the accudepth plus 17s for years and they had a great service life. when I upgraded the ACD plus reels I went with the newer sealine sg17lc3b reels and still use them. when I started having issues with the old LCA reels and Tuna Tom wasn't working on them anymore I upgraded to the Coldwater 203 reels but haven't been using them long enough to be able to recommend them for long term use. but they are the smoothest reels of any I have used. but for a mid range reel, I think they fill the bill. I run 3 lite bite slide divers on each side but don't use them as slide divers. I fish with a lot of inexperienced people and kept having a problem getting the divers put out on the wrong side of the boat. for me, the best solution was using one brand reel on one side of my boat and another brand on the other side. when I started doing this I used the silver accudepth plus on one side and the black sealines on the other side. when I ran across a great deal on the sealine sg17lc3b reels I upgraded the ACD plus reels that were still working great but they were getting on in years. the metal ring on the lc3b reels was a bright gold which stood out over the older LCA reels. and with all the great reviews on the coldwater reels that's the way I went. I would have been happy to have gone with the lc3b reels but then they would look like the lc3b reels I was already using. and I don't regret getting the coldwater's yet. I recommend the Daiwa wilderness trolling rods I got from Fish USA for 20 bucks but for salmon, I recommend the 8' medium rods. for walleye, the med/lt works best. you can use these for divers, or boards, but for your riggers, I recommend the Daiwa ugly stick GX2 medium action. They have enough flex for loading them up on the riggers but still have the backbone for fighting kings.

the plug should be a 5/8 or a 13/16 but you could see what size the other plugs are. once you know the correct size go on eBay and search for an EL ratchet wrench of the size you need. but you may end up needing to buy a full set that has the size you need. but you need to know the length of the wrench to know if it's long enough to reach the plug. if the end sticks up close to the top of the cowling you can always use a short piece of pipe over the wrench. i did find a few sets with the 5/8 and 13/16 in the set search for 115590764339 or 146164212490 or do a search for sae flex head long ratchet wrench set. i didn't see the length but they are longer than the standard length wrenches.,

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I have 5 sheer pins and 1 keeper pin for a Cabela's trolling plate for free plus shipping. I have a very nice looking and running 02 9.9 Merc 4 stroke, electric start, 20" shaft, tiller, with very limited use. the man I bought it from had bought it for him and his dad to use. but shortly after he bought it his dad passed away and he sold the boat but kept the motor stored in his garage thinking he might buy another boat later but after a few more years he hadn't had any interest in boating without his dad. I will let this motor go for 1100.00 plus shipping or pickup in Muncie IN. 4 Penn 330 GTI non-lc reels that will hold 360 yards of 30 mono and would work great for lead core. 110.00 each shipped! these are in like new condition and used very little. 4 brand new Zebco 33 classic reels for 45.00 shipped. 19p high 5 prop 215.00 shipped. this is a wonderful prop for running in rough water or playing in the water but has many positive features. it will improve your hole shot immensely plus better handling in rough water. A Panther electric tilt for your kicker 400.00 shipped. I use one myself and it is great. I bought the other one for a spare but at 73 I may not ever need it. inline 6 mercury motors 90 HP TO 150 HP lower unit with new water pump installed only 300.00 plus shipping. power tilt unit for any of the inline 6 mercury motors 90 HP to 150 HP 250.00 with a mounting bracket or 200.00 without a bracket which you can usually get one off eBay. shipped. an older 74 Merc 150 HP with everything to make it run. was running great when pulled and stored. 250.00 plus shipping. comes with controls. you can sell the lower unit for 300.00+ and the controls run about 250.00 on eBay. comes with either a 125 HP or 135 HP motor for parts except the lower unit and distributor which is on the 150 HP motor. will add 3 rotary steering cables later after I measure them. PICK UP IN MUNCIE INDIANA OR PAY FOR SHIPPING UNLESS ITS INCLUDED IN MY PRICE.

I always open those petcocks on my exhaust manifolds. never had to replace the manifolds myself. Have a great winter so you can go get them come spring.

if I ever decided to use the kit I would go to the trouble to drain the block and the exhaust manifolds first then add the antifreeze. most of the comments say they drain the block but no one mentioned draining the exhaust manifolds. or maybe the newer boats doesn't have the petcocks at the rear of the exhaust manifolds.

I do have a question. why would the cold antifreeze close the thermostat and not the cold water from a hose to your muffs? I have never done anything other than open the petcocks on each side of the block and manifolds. I did it this way for 25+ years when I owned a Mercruiser. I did remove the water hoses that runs down each side under the motor and the hoses going to my thermostat housing. and not once did I worry about it freezing and it worked every year but 1. ugs saved my motor. and that was the year my freeze plugs saved my motor. sand had settled in the pipe and stopped it up and all the water didn't drain out of that side. LESSON LEARNED, I removed the pipe and started using a petcock only even though it was a bi*** to get to and open.

I have bought a couple of car motors with no complaints from eBay. eBay offers your money back if anything is not as described. but you want to be ready to install the motor and water test it when you buy. plus if you use PayPal you can file a dispute with them if the seller is doing a scam i have been buying motors and parts for my boats for the last 20+ years off eBay, and only had to send a couple of things back for a full refund with no problems. I have been buying used props in like new condition for half price or less and have been very satisfied with ever one I've bought. you might find what you need at a good price.

they switched the flywheel in 86 I believe. I had a new silver package 350 Vortec from Michiganmotorz.com installed in my 86 Cobia in 2010 and didn't have to change the flywheel. you can get anything from a rebuilt short block to a complete setup. just make sure to buy an OMC motor and not a Mercruiser.

these reels would be great for running lead core, price drop on the 19p high five to 235 shipped. 9.9 4 stroke Merc price drop 1050.00 plus shipping or pick up in Muncie IN. shipping shouldn't be that much. total would still be a fantastic price for this motor.

I would say the fuel line from the main tank is bad and the inner lining is collapsing stopping the fuel flow.

I also have 4 brand new Zebco 33 reels that are a little dusty for the young kids or the grandkids. 46.00 for all 4 with shipping.

was trolling Erie for eyes when a rod started bouncing some. I started reeling it in and had some resistance but it just never felt right. when I got my harness back to the boat it had a wireline hooked on it. I started pulling the wire in by hand and was rewarded with a nice 4# or 5# eye on a small reef runner looking crankbait. that was a good surprise.

I just thought I have 4 Penn 330 GTI level wind reels with no counters on them. 125.00 each shipped. these are in like new condition. used for grouper fishing in Fl Intracoastal waters in FT Pierce for a week. I'm still looking for items I won't be using anymore.