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I have a handheld as a back-up in case something happens to the main hardwired radio. True, range isn't as good as the main radio, but it does work. Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I'm basically a weekend warrior throughout the season, with 2 weeks a year on vacation and on the water as much as possible. I love Tekotas and have worked with them on friends' boats. I'm replacing 6 reels, so the Tekotas would be pricey in the end, but I know they'd last and hold up. Decisions, decisions... Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I felt the 15lb drag perhaps wouldn't be enough, as well. Thanks for offering up that bit of info. I'm upgrading from Daiwa SG47LCA's which I got many, many solid years out of. Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Yup, I know that saying. I do have Tekotas for my dipseys, though. Well, was just on the Okuma website and the Convectors are no longer shown in the product line. Discontinued?? Perhaps replaced with the Cold Water line? Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I'm upgrading to all new reels on my downrigger rods and was pretty much set on Okuma Convectors. While browsing one of the LOU sponsors online catalogs, I came across the Penn Warfare line counters. I'm sure they're made outside the US, as are many reels these days. Anyone have any experience with them or offer any insights? The WAR30LWLC is capable of holding a ton of 30# line, which is what I use. Holds more than the CV-30D Okumas, according to the specs. Priced about the same as the Convectors, too. Thoughts? Thanks! Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

My old boat had an older 75 Evinrude and that thing would troll all day long and never gave me issues when the time came to throttle up and run back in. I ran her at a 50:1 mix. Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I have a (2) battery system on my Islander. One is a dedicated starting battery, while the second one handles all the electronics and other miscellaneous items on the boat. I have them isolated through a heavy-duty solenoid which energizes when the main engine is running, thus charging both batteries. When I shut the main engine down, the solenoid opens, isolating both batteries and ensuring the main battery will always have enough juice to start the main engine. With the main engine off, all accessories and electronics are pulling solely off the secondary battery. I have a Group-27 for the secondary battery and it'll go a good portion of the day running the chartplotter, VHF radio, depth finder and downriggers before it shows signs it needs to be charged up. Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Don't know if you're still looking, but there's (2) 9.9 long shaft kickers in the classified section of LOU. Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

When I needed a replacement canvas for my 221 Islander, I took a shot and called my local Starcraft dealer. They were able to get a complete package, which included the top, rear drop down, aft and side windows for a pretty reasonable price compared to other canvas shops in my area. I paid less for the Starcraft kit than the least expensive canvas shop's quote. The dealer called me 3 weeks later to say the kit was in and ready for pickup. Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

SOLD

Sent you a message at that number, Tom Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I have decided to upgrade my downrigger rod reels and am offering my Daiwa Sealine Great Lakes 47LCs. They have been very reliable and have cranked in a ton of fish over the years. All (4) were spooled in the spring with fresh 30lb Ande green line and there is between 800-900 feet on each reel. The line goes with the reels. Asking $100 for all (4). I will handle the shipping cost to you. Thanks! Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Deals are out there. I picked up a 6hp Johnson 2-stroke from a guy this summer for $200. Thing is super clean, starts right up and came with a 6-gallon tank and the fuel line. Found it on Craigslist. Sent from my XT1060 using Lake Ontario United mobile app