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    NJ re Fishing Line

    Thanks! I've been using the double unit knot to tie my fluoro with mono, but it definitely catches on the guides when casting. Fluoro isn't too bad on my lighter rods (12lb Mono w/ 25-30lb Fluoro), but I noticed when I start getting into the 50lb Fluoro area, it's awful to tie knots with. I...
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    NJ re Fishing Line

    Curious on everyone’s thoughts regarding the various fishing lines. I took a hiatus from fishing for a good 15-20yrs and got back into it again late last year. Back then spider wire was the thing... I am still sticking with mono and a fluoro shock leader (3-5x rod length) but was curious if I...
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    Garmin- researching my upgrade options

    Did your local west marine say the 50 mile criteria or was it the 1-800#? The 800# told me the same about defender but my local WM didn’t hesitate to say they would match. They even gave me the membership price for defender. Because of your experience, I’m going to buy the Standard...
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    Fisher finder ideas again

    Thats what I thought. Early on, I was looking to match the two units together so it would be a similar price range as the Simrad GO units and still give radar capability. Maybe with the hub it would work as I never looked into it.... Anyways, I would contact Garmin as it seems certain Echomaps...
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    Bought This One on Staten Island Seafarer 228

    One more thing, make sure you put lots of pics. Various buyers commented onthe amount I shared with them and how it reduced their concerns of potential blind spots. You’ll notice on Facebook that most people just put one pic of the trailer and nothing else. If you have the title, highlight...
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    Livewell/ Fish boxes re Rubber Seal

    Thanks! I’ll share what I purchased after I install and make sure it’s all good
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    Fisher finder ideas again

    Makes sense...Can they share a transducer?
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    Bought This One on Staten Island Seafarer 228

    Have you posted on Facebook marketplace? I just sold my trailer and could have done it within the day, if I had the time to show it. There were folks offering above what I asked.
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    Tournament 19 Helm Panel Upgrade

    How is this holding up? Any concerns with flexing due to the 1/4in thickness
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    WM pulled the rug out on my GPS plans

    Where do you see that? 7in or 9in? With 3in1 transducer?
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    Replacing Beckson Hatches

    Replaced 3 of mine earlier today when I took out the fuel tank panels (Thanks KY Grady for the walk through!). These really should be the standard. My Aux tank up front had some pitting which makes sense as saltwater comes in through those small thru hulls when rocking. If the hatch was...
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    Garmin- researching my upgrade options

    SkunkBoat - As an FYI, If you purchase from UltimatePassage, you can pick up in Bayville if shipping is a killer. Their distribution center is located there, only sells wholesale but they redirected me to Lisa at UltimatePassage
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    WM pulled the rug out on my GPS plans

    That’s insane! I got about 25ft of red and black 8awg to run from the stern to the fuse panel. Also, replacing the busbar by the helm. I wanted to replace all of the ground cables on the busbar but decided to first figure out what exactly they are for and go from there. I would like to run...
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    WM pulled the rug out on my GPS plans

    I’m going to run a new cable and replace my existing fuse box before I install the new units. I want to make sure the new setup works before introducing another variable, just in case. Mine are original so it’s the smart thing to do as they are definitely overdue. Check out defender for...
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    WM pulled the rug out on my GPS plans

    Congrats!!! Mine were just delivered yesterday and I have on my desk as I type this. I’m curious your thoughts on the sun cover. Mine were a pain to take off, be careful as one seemed like someone at simrad played with it as the sides were all scruffed up ( I exchanged as I’m a...
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    Bottom Paint Questions

    Thanks.... My plan is to bring to WM and let them shake it really good before I use and then stir with my drill inbetween I still have not received the boat yet but assume I will tomorrow or Saturday. Going to prep the boat and sand it, if selling the trailer doesn’t turn into an all day...
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    Livewell/ Fish boxes re Rubber Seal

    Thanks all! Going to check out WM tomorrow along with Home Depot to see if they have those. WM supposedly does but not sure in store
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    WM pulled the rug out on my GPS plans

    Sorry, Bass Pro will have for 599 so make sure you show their Black Friday Ad rather than the current price on their website
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    2000 islander

    Curious if the bubble will be that short...Supposedly all these boat manufacturers have increased their production, so they think the demand will continue into next year, easily. Im assuming that supply/demand intersect won’t happen until the end of next year at the earliest. So you may be...
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    WM pulled the rug out on my GPS plans

    Which way are you leaning? If the Elite, the Black Friday ad is 599! I would take it to them the moment they release the ad.