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  1. Uncle Joe

    What the heck are you catching?

    It doesn't take much to get fishermen to show off....does it? :)
  2. Uncle Joe

    Preparing to go offshore - Atlantic Ocean

    Just make sure you bring enough good sense to turn around if/when you see the weather turning. Best of luck.
  3. Uncle Joe

    228 Full Enclosure

    I had a guy do it for me in the offseason....he gave me a discount because he doesn't get much work in the winter. 2K even for a 24 offshore
  4. Uncle Joe

    Garmin Map help.

    Dennis............it came with maps preloaded but the chip enhances the info available......fishing info....wrecks...etc.
  5. Uncle Joe

    Garmin Map help.

    I found a chip for my area on Amazon for $75.00 a few years back......now it is about $350.00.....not sure how it works. Same thing with my 840XS Chartplotter.............found the machine and CHIRP transducer on Amazon for less than $500.00...haven't seen it for less than $1,200 since. The...
  6. Uncle Joe

    Vent window handle removal

    Hey Jeff.....do you have any additional info that might help me find that item from Taylor Marine? I need to order a few and I can't find it there. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
  7. Uncle Joe

    Removing bottom paint from transducer lense.

    Just FYI.....there are anti-fouling paints made specifically for transducers.....if you need to do it in the future. A friend of mine hooked me up with a bracket configuration which allows me to raise the transom mounted transducer out of the water when not in use. It is a little unsightly but I...
  8. Uncle Joe

    Anyone know the story behind this boat?

    If you pull the trigger you should be prepared to re-power within the first few years with engines that old.
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  10. Uncle Joe

    2001 250 HP 2 strokes versus 2014 300 HP 4 strokes

    $15,600 for the pair? I would be all over that just for the peace of mind of having 3 year old engines VS 18 year old ones. Of course it would be great to have somebody look at them first.
  11. Uncle Joe

    cost for waxing

    I can but you have to keep your eye on him! He is easily distracted by his phone and any young ladies that happen to walk by. :)
  12. Uncle Joe

    Help with fuel consumption please

    Thanks Bill.........we are waiting for the best weather window possible for that very reason......I do have refueling options open to me on the return trip....and I plan on taking stock of the fuel situation constantly and heading for home long before it is an issue.
  13. Uncle Joe

    Help with fuel consumption please

    Skunk....already thought of that.... I have one in Mill Basin, Jamaica Bay and Mansion Marina in Staten Island lined up....although for 3 days I can't get Mansion on the phone.
  14. Uncle Joe

    Help with fuel consumption please

    My fault Bro! I was wondering why everybody got better mileage than me! :oops:
  15. Uncle Joe

    Help with fuel consumption please

    My mistake Skunk....OX66 250's.
  16. Uncle Joe

    Help with fuel consumption please

    Thanks Dennis....it is very possible that I was mistaken on what my old 250 gave me.
  17. Uncle Joe

    Help with fuel consumption please

    He is moored in New Rochelle...........the plan is arrive at the Mudhole at first light...start trolling....looking for birds etc....head toward the N side of the Glory hole....even to the Chicken Canyon if fuel and conditions permit. Hope to hit fish on the way. I did this run on 9/1 in my...
  18. Uncle Joe

    Help with fuel consumption please

    Thanks POT........I appreciate you taking the time to give me your insight. In this case the Captain is a bit less experienced than I am regarding a trip like this....so it is kind of up to me. The run is actually 40 miles + - offshore.....his boat is docked in Long Island Sound and we have to...