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Another thing to consider is run trolling bags so you will have to run at higher RPMs. The higher RPMs will also generate more amps to charge your batteries if you have that feature.

I don't know the fishing regs in Canada but using downriggers you can double your baits using cheaters on each rod. Running four baits you'll be able to cover four depths.

Try Budge Industries, boat covers. The better 1200 denier cover is pretty good. Like any cover you'll have to properly support it for snow load.

Hi Joe. Welcome to LOU. You will probably get better help with more views in the "This Old Boat" in the section of LOU. Good luck with your repair.

My vote goes to Torpedo trolling wire 19-strand. May cost a little more but well worth it.

Good idea. The dielectric grease will keep the contacts from corroding yet will not affect the electrical continuity of the circuits. Keep protective caps on exposed plugs/sockets so dust & dirt don't stick to the grease.

Great video. Gets the blood pumping on these cold January days waiting for spring.

If you want to play with a DIY project this winter try this if your boat doesn't have a foam filled hull liner. Get a piece of PVC pipe that is big enough diameter for your existing transducer will fit in. Cut one end of the pipe the same angle as your hull and mount the transducer in it so that it shoots straight down without hitting the hull when the pipe is mounted in the hull. Silicone the pipe to the hull. Fill the pipe with water when you are ready to try it out. If you like the results then you are good to go otherwise move on to some other setup. I did this with a 19' fiberglass runabout back in the 90's when I fished Oneida Lake and it worked just fine. I mounted it half way between the bow & transom because back them we would drift for walleye and the boat would drift perpendicular to the line of drift. Any fish marks were pretty much under the boat as we drifted along jigging or dragging nightwalkers. This setup also held bottom as we were on plane tooling along to our fishing spots.

I have a new in the box Furuno 520 IHD, P79 Plastic In- Hull Transducer for sale if you are interested.

I use the Sufix 27lb lead core. Running six colors and using a Smart Troll probe and a 2 3/4" spoon @ 2.1 mph gps it runs 38'-40'. Say 6.3'-6.6' per color.

I pull both batteries and store them in my garage. I usually put the charger on them a couple times during the winter just because it's easy. I use this charger. Doesn't take a college degree. 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 525Reviews AIMTOM Smart Battery Charger 4 Amp 6/12V Fully Automatic Maintainer 8-Stage Charging Process for Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Boat, RV, SUV, ATV Fits SLA, Wet, MF, Gel, VRLA, AGM, EFB, Lion Batteries