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I've got a pair, I think the bases are about 6"x6". You would have to drill them to fit your rigger pattern. If you happen to have Big Jons, I have a mount I could use as a pattern and drill and tap them for you. $50.00 plus shipping.

This past Dec I bought my 6th new Dodge truck since 1984. Two were 3/4 ton trucks, and one of them had the Cummins. Since 1998 I've had Quadcabs, 1998, 2002 and now a 2006. The 3/4 tons I had when I ran my own business, and since 1998 I've wanted the comfort. All of my Dodge's have treated me excellent, that's why I've stayed with them. The new truck has the Hemi that runs on less cylinders when not under a load. It gets better milage than my 2002 with the 4.7 motor. The Hemi has 100 more HP plus the torque is way above the 4.7 also. Can't wait for spring to hook up my Wellcraft and see how she does.

From what I understand those carbed Johnson 2 strokes are a very reliable motor, one they built for many years. Bottom of the food chain? Well if you consider it's uses old technology, maybe so, but it's pretty much bullet proof. The bad news or that motor, and other carbed 2 strokes, is that they are gas hogs compared to todays motors. Get yourself a nice 4 stroke kicker and you'll be good to go.

Equipment operator for a rural township. We've got 49 miles of dirt road and usually spend late spring and early summer running a grader straightening up the roads. Then it's on to road improvement projects. Of course with there being only 2 of us workers, it's more like playing catch up all the time. Floods in late June took it's toll.

For those with certain fiberglass fuel tanks, ethanol is a disaster. These specific tanks were made with resins that the ethanol attacks, then that crap screws up your whole fuel system, whether carbs or injectors. If any of you have fiberglass tanks it would be wise to do some research before using any gas with ethanol. BoatUS probably has info on their site.

Fighter Squadron 74, USS Forrestal 1965-1968 I'm one of 4 brothers, the youngest actually, and all 4 of us served. Musta been the water back then, was kinda like your civic duty to serve your country. Too bad most young American's don't feel that way anymore.

Whew, Just made the last cut, 1947 vintage here!

This don't look good. 1946 here. I hope I'm not the "old fart of the forum."

They don't even have a catagory for over 60, what's that tell you? LOL!

Whew, Just made the last cut, 1947 vintage here!

Stix,

Here's a number for Bradco Supply they might be able to help, They

are located just outside of Towanda. (570) 265-6167

Splitshot115

I should be heading over to Bradco today, I'll look around.

5th wheel or tag along, and what capacity? My township is looking for a trailer now, so I might come across something. We're in Susq. Cty PA just below Vestal.

Personally I'd ship it back to MinnKota. With the price of gas today, it doesn't make much sense to make 2 trips, dropping a motor off and then picking it up. Is the motor under warranty, and what model do you have? I've got some older MinnKota parts.

I would look to the ignition system and tune up specs first. A simple thing like ignition timing could greatly effect your gas consumption. Another thing to check is the carb choke to make sure it is opening fully when warmed up.

The T in T9 stands for high thrust, X is for 25" shaft, H is for handle steering, and the R stands for the year it was made, 1993. As far as charging capabilities, I doubt it, without it being an electric start model. I've got that same motor, 1989 vintage but with electric start and charging.

Ithaca forecast for Sat, wind 20-24 with gusts to 37! Don't forget your chinstrap for your hat!

Hey Bob, I know you were looking for an Islander, but this Starcraft looks like a helluva deal! http://www.glangler.com/swapmeet.html Then go to 2003 Starcraft 196DC. It's been for sale for awhile and It looks like he wants to deal. I'd have bought it in a heartbeat if I hadn't just bought my Wellcraft.

Getting back to the riggers, I'd just sell the manuals and get a pair of used electrics. I bought a pair of Big Jon electrics off the board last winter for $400. Sold the manual Easi Trolls for $200

Although wiring isn't difficult, it is time consuming. Might get pretty expensive having someone do it from scratch. Depending on how old your boat is, maybe Lund has a harness and switch panel that you could buy and install yourself. That would still leave you with wiring the electronics.

You've got to be careful buying electronics in the Bargain Cave, there's no return on them. Once you buy it, it's yours. I would imagine the manufacturers warranty would still apply though.

Ron, forget about the Gander in Cicero. I was there in November and they didn't have much at all and the salesman didn't even know what half the stuff was I asked him about. He said they don't get a lot of calls for salmon tackle. :roll: I was really dissappointed. I expected them to have a lot too. I don't know, maybe the Spring season will be different. The Gander in New Hartford had more stuff than Cicero.

Bob, Thanks for the heads up on that Gander. You would think they'd have the right gear. Are there any good shops around Oswego?

Hey Chris, check out A-Tom-Mik's site http://www.atommiktrollingflies.com Oswego is his home turf and he'll know what's hot. Most guys put alot of faith in their wire dipsy setups, so you may want to rig a couple LC's up with wire and twilly tips. Gander in Johnson City doesn't have much trolling gear right now, here's hoping they have someone knowledgeable ordering for spring. I've often wanted to stop at the Gander above Syracuse that you can see off I-81. I would think they would have about the best selection of trolling gear as they are close to Ontario. Not sure if you have a down speed and temp on your Lund, but I think that's a gotta have for Salmon fishing. I'm hoping to add one to my Wellcraft this spring.

Just think, you'll be able to do almost 3 trips to Oswego for the the time and money it costs you to go to Erie. I was going to hit the river last Sat, but decided to buy myself a new truck for my birthday, another Dodge quadcab with the Hemi this time. They are painting my old cap to match the new truck so I may have to get it this Sat. Otherwise I may see you on the river.

A point to think about is the wire leaving the rod tip. With the regular tip the wire is bending at a hard close to 90 degree bend or more, with the twilly tip, the harsh bend at the tip is greatly reduced. Gotta be alot easier on the wire, and wire is alot more expensive than rod tips.

Automatic inflating PFD's for the wife and I, a couple twilly tips and a new VHF antenna.

This should help you out. Not the same brand but it will give you an idea how they work. http://www.protroll.com/index.html

I was at Cabelas in Hamburg,PA last week, I believe I saw them on sale for $50 or $60. I think they were in the Bargain Cave, but were new units in sealed packages. Their Phone # is 610-929-7000, wouldn't hurt to give them a call to see if they have any left.

I would think as long as you have the cajones to drill about a 1 inch hole thru the bottom of your boat, it should work fine. Thru hulls normally require fairing blocks to point your transducer straight down, rather than on the angle of the bottom of the hull, so I'd make sure I had those on hand if needed. Someone now makes a shoot thru hull transducer for aluminum boats, which might be something to look into.

Try this link http://www.great-lakes.org/sports_shows.html#PA It will lead you to the PA shows, but just scroll up or down for other states.