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  1. leeccoll

    A question about trailers

    I wouldn't hesitate to ask THEM to swap it out for you. By the way, I am that guy who's carpeting fried in places after only 4 launches :cool: Good luck, Lee
  2. leeccoll

    Donner Lake

    Say hello to my little friend! Trophy Mackinaw (Lake Trout) catch and released. 20+ pounder, my scale only goes to 15lbs. Something I don't see very often~
  3. leeccoll

    Solar Battery Charger

    That's encouraging, we all like to be juiced :oops:
  4. leeccoll

    Solar Battery Charger

    I agree, I just haven't had a chance to. I need to order an extension for the terminal connectors as well. Thanks for the tip Dennis!
  5. leeccoll

    Kicker on a 228.

    I will give you my thought on this, get a 9.9hp high thrust. Don't worry about listing as much as what you need the motor to do. Your boat is gonna list with people on it depending how many and where they are placed, and people are always moving around. I would agree with your dealer that you...
  6. leeccoll

    Solar Battery Charger

    Seasick, You are correct, I did have it plugged in during that picture, but really intend to just stow it away in the cuddy until I keep the boat outside in dry storage, then I will use it. You are not confused on that one sir o_O
  7. leeccoll

    Solar Battery Charger

    Not sea based, 6,500' mountain lake. Goal of solar panel is to trickle charge batteries when I am not using the boat. Plenty of sunshine during the year here, I don't have an easy way to charge the batteries during the winter months when the boat sits outside, so this is a guinea pig test for...
  8. leeccoll

    Solar Battery Charger

    Not wired directly to battery Dennis, but I was told if I leave the battery switch on "BOTH" it would top off the batteries. Honestly, everything I have installed such as down riggers, instructed to wire directly to batteries. I never had a dead battery except once from old age in the winter...
  9. leeccoll

    Donner Lake

    Happy Father's Day! My friend Ralph flew in for the weekend, caught this nice 7 lb Mackinaw today. Never seen him sporting a beard, when I picked him up at the airport, I honestly said to myself, "why is this guy headed toward my truck" Lol. Covid surprises continue~
  10. leeccoll

    Solar Battery Charger

    Just added this 20 Watt 1.0 Amp DuraVolt solar battery charger to keep batteries topped off when I am not running them, especially in the cold winter months where the boat sits outside and not in use. Plugs into the dash cigarette lighter charger, and can stow it easily in the cabin when I am...
  11. leeccoll

    Surfixinc bunk glides

    Then you are a visionary, but we already knew :D The whole winch stand is FUBAR. Upside down and left hand retrieve going counter clockwise to retrieve. Hard to get any torque to pull in before the new glides. Same setup as luckydude got. It's ass backwards IMHO. I'll deal with it soon, but...
  12. leeccoll

    Surfixinc bunk glides

    After burning through brand new carpeted bunks after 4 launches, did some research and came up with what I hope will resolve the issue. After contacting Pacific Trailers, they suggested this improvement. Said most customers don't want to spend more than the cost of carpeted bunks. So I...
  13. leeccoll

    228 Baitwell Aerator Addition

    Last piece of the puzzle installed-yahoo!! Now I can have the livewell cycle as little or much as I want. I had a heck of a time figuring out the simple wiring, but finally clicked in. Another upgrade for the books :cool: Thanking Jerry aka wrxhoon for lots of advice, and same to all members...
  14. leeccoll

    A question about trailers

    That's very good news. Says alot about Pacific Trailers right there. Its unfortunately your having these issues with new gear. They will resolve and you will still have an enviable setup!
  15. leeccoll

    A question about trailers

    A hanker for a hunk of cheese
  16. leeccoll

    A question about trailers

    Yes! At least that is what I remember too.
  17. leeccoll

    A question about trailers

    Strange..... Let's ask Mr. Owl?? That dates my age o_O
  18. leeccoll

    A question about trailers

    Yes but will have to drill new holes into frame. I'm gonna hold off and see how hard it is to winch once the new glides are installed on the bunks. Probably a good way to get my left bicep to even out with my right :p
  19. leeccoll

    A question about trailers

    I can tell you that Pacific is Gradys Whites West Coast builder. I think the "bones" of the trailer are excellent, therefore the higher price. I love the way the trailer loads. I would keep your trailer and let them make good for you. These trailers are all over the coast on expensive hulls.
  20. leeccoll

    228 Baitwell Aerator Addition

    Cut out and installed new switch panel today. I do like it back near the livewell and wash down. Ran outta time to get the aerator timer installed, but definitely happy with this install so far.