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  1. SkunkBoat

    30’ to 36’ boat owners with transom mounted transducers, I need your help

    If you have two 1243xsv then you can run the GT56 from one and the B164 from the other(you need a Bare Wire to 12 pin adapter Garmin adapter). Also then, you can share sonar between either of them using Garmin Network. Although side by side that would not be very useful. The B164 is old school...
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    Bottom blasted

    Cash
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    30’ to 36’ boat owners with transom mounted transducers, I need your help

    Neither are a problem when the boat is hauled on a trailer
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    30’ to 36’ boat owners with transom mounted transducers, I need your help

    Use a SternPad(JUMBO) find on amazon. Right next to drain plug. Works really well. I eventually mounted a thruhull GT51 on the centerline in place of the old B744. Works way better at speed.
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    Bottom blasted

    I finally could not "wait another season". Old first coat from PO years ago has been getting flaky under all of my coats. Had a lot of barnacled spots. Mobile blasting was $50 a foot...$1350. Nice clean job, well done. Took about 4 hours with all the prep and wrap up. Will paint a barrier...
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    Winter Battery Charging

    I leave mine in boat, plugged in all winter
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    Steering is Stiff

    Dennis, you are probably looking at a new helm and cylinder. My guess is Seastar 1.7 and HC5345. You may need new ends on the hoses. I think Hynautic used Flared connections? if you are considering power assist, think about an AP first. An AP is much more useful overall than a power assist. I...
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    Anyone tried this with your windshield canvas?

    I have three pieces of rigid on front. Corners wrap and stay there. Center flips in/up on really hot days and connects to Ebox with DOT TwistLock fasteners. Velcro on zipper seams to keep out water. Will be changing windshield snaps to Loxx PullUp fasteners this off-season All fits in original...
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    NJ fishing reports

    Caught & released enough 35-50lb bass. Chased the 8 mile tuna enough. They just laugh at me. Also, there is a spiny dogfish every square ft of bottom from the beach out to 30 miles. Ask me how I know.... Beat the cold. Wrap it up. Did oil, gear oil, spark plugs today. Actually, I have soda...
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    Steering is Stiff

    SEASTAR became part of DOMETIC and finding info and support had been somewhat challenging for a while. But the website looks much better now. It is a great product though.
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    Steering is Stiff

    this is NOT meant as sarcastic I think you should have said" I disconnected the motor from the cylinder and it moves freely" I think you should have mentioned it was a Hynautic and included the picture and model. You should tell us if you have copper lines or hoses. I think many of us assumed...
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    Rod holders

    I think if you are using downriggers, planers or wire line rigs in rodholders and you're flirting with snagging the bottom on the troll, you really need the beefy stuff. Also if you are using 80Ws for very large fish (swordfish, tuna, blue marlin). Just realize, not everyone is using downriggers...
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    Steering is Stiff

    edit: :rolleyes: I wrote all this and got distracted before posting and then you posted the above and then I hit post before seeing it and now it is irrelevant.... When you are not moving, can you turn the wheel with one finger? Have you disconnected the motor from the steering and verified...
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    NJ fishing reports

    Done for 2024 6 months of sadness coming.
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    265 Express - removing old windshield supports

    been there done that... https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/windshield-supports-265x.37543/
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    DIY autopilot recommendations?

    The helm is at the helm (connects to steering wheel). You probably have a SeaStar classic tilt 1.7 helm. The original had 1/4 NPT fittings. New ones have ORB-5 fittings. You said you currently have an old Raymarine AP...old meaning 20 years old? model?. So you have a pump already. And an AP...
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    Looking for ideas to get boat & trailer in new garage

    When you say "On Lake Champlain"..... I'm spending your money on a boathouse with a lift...and a bar.... I'm with you. I would absolutely love to have a warm dry place to work on my boat all winter. Hardtop removal not an option...been there...never want to do it again... The whole thing on...
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    I need a tip…265x enclosure

    Unsnap all of the lower snaps all the way around. Try to get it to zip working both sides. Then move the lower snaps to match. If that don't work, get a 3" zipper extension made. Do the short back pieces line up with the snaps on the livewell and sink? If they look right, the middle back...
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    2024 Marlin Trim Tabs

    My guess is they ditched the pocket tabs so they can offer Seakeeper Ride