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  1. lrg355
    After I read your post again I realized you are completely disconnected from the main hydraulics. The only basic difference you may have from mine is you don't have a dedicated helm for the kicker. That's deserves consideration.
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    Get another hydraulic steering unit just for the 9.9. mount the helm in a convenient location and put a small crank handle on it. Vevor has a hydraulic steering setup with the helm, cylinder, hoses and fittings. Oil must be bought separately. I paid about $250 for that setup about 1 1/2 years ago. Remove the AP from your main unit and install it to the new system dedicated to the kicker. I know the Yamaha 9.9 has a steering tube so the cylinder will mount on it. My system is a Lowrance Outboard Pilot controlled by a HDS 12 Lowrance but it shouldn't matter what you have running it. It works very well in any waves I am willing to fish in.
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    The 2006 means it meets the EPA standards that will be in effect until 2006, not that it was manufactured in 2006.
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    More pics
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    Probably the circuit board inside the riggers. The older ones used Omron relays that weren't rated for the current that the initial start would require. Allot of those were replaced with a non momentary switch. The older circuit boards are not available as far as I know.
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    That Yamaha has a steering tube. . You can put on a typical outboard hydraulic cylinder and T it into and run it from your main hydraulic system.
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    13 to 17' is about 9-13' too much for me.
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    The Lowrance cable steer autopilot is about $1500 and would work with the existing steering but you would need specific Lowrance units such as the HDS gen 2 or greater to operate it.
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    I have the same boat. I put on a 9.9 Suzuki EFI for added safety and lower fuel consumption. Added a dedicated hydraulic steering system just for the 9.9. I also had a Lowrance hydraulic outboard autopilot system which integrated directly into my HDS12 Lowrance. I am surprised how well it works. The extra helm for the dedicated system is installed next to the cabin door and has a small crank handle to turn the 9.9 when not using the autopilot. This is very useful to me when the water is low in my area as I can trim the I/O up completely and use the 9.9 to get to my dock. Attached is a picture showing the fuel tank on the ladder. I have since attached the fuel line directly to the extra port on the Mercruiser filter on the 4.3 with no adverse effects. Lowrance also has an autopilot that attaches behind the helm and therefore would keep the stoch steering in tact. I can't comment on its effectiveness but I know it exists.
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    for sale : usa 2006 Trophy Pro

    lrg355 replied to LakerTaker175's topic in Boats for Sale

    You never mentioned the model (length). 2002, 2102, 2302, ??? Looks like a 2002., which is 21ft 8 in.
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    Sent PM
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    I currently have a 4.3 Mercruiser which has 5 drain plugs. Pull them out one at a time and blow compressed air into the drain plug thread area. A hose with a rubber cone for good sealing against the hole in the block and a valve upstream does the trick. A few blasts in each hole and you will be amazed what comes out. I run in a muddy area on Sandy Pond and it sucks up a lot of mud especially late in the season. Been doing it this way for over 40 years with no problems. Had friends that just pulled the plugs or didn't do the antifreeze properly and had cracked blocks.
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    But who determines who is lying????
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    Go to WalMart and get 50 lb Shakespeare. It is quite large in dia so the fleas cannot grab it. It is also very inexpensive. Put on about 200 ft, this is enough to cover your vertical member from the down riggers. Put on about 20 ft or so of 25 lb test leader to cover the distance behind the ball. Problem solved. Pay attention to knots so you don't have a problem thru the rod eyes and level wind on the reel. Has been working for me for many years.
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    Used to fish Park De La Verendrye in Quebec once or twice a year until my father passed away. Had many good trips there. Drivable and loaded with lakes for pike and walleye.
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    Found a braided sleeve for wiring online that is supposed to be rodent resistant. Costs about $1 a foot. May give it a try.
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    Was planning on a walleye trip to Oneida tomorrow. Once again trailer lights not working. Chewed in inaccessible places. Happens almost every year because trailer is stored outside. Any preventative suggestions when rewiring would be appreciated.
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    Been slow in Mexico too!
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    I will be out of town for about two weeks. I will take 6 or so if u have them. Maybe a few in blue also. Please put them on the side until I am available. Thank You.
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    I would b interested in this one. Black back, orange belly. Live in Wilkes Barre area so I can arrange to meet. I have bought from u before. Met in Moscow area
  21. lrg355
    This is what the fuel fill tube looked like when I pulled it out of a 85 fish and ski 195 that I rebuilt
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    Lately you need to be in 180++ get of water and be capable of getting down to 140 to 160 on riggers and other methods. No good temps above that.
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    Sounds like you did well on a slow day.
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    Another hint is to avoid the wire packing up on the transom side of the spool. I push mine over while retrieving every 20 seconds or so to avoid this. If you don't manually "level wind" a bit the cable will pack up on one side and eventually fall over causing a slack spot in the windings which causes a rough bump when lowering the next time. This can cause a cable breakage especially if not using a snubber with Cannon original cable. Ask me how I know !!!
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    A bit of a story about fish thief snubbers with Scotty cable on my Cannons. About a month ago I was cleaning my boat and I temporarily put my starboard rigger ball from its normal position to sitting on the transom. Finished cleaning and forgot to put it back. Went fishing the next morning. 1 mile across Sandy Pond and 7 miles out to 150 ft of water at 25 mph. When I went to set the rigger I was shocked that it was out 75 ft but the 16lb torpedo was still attached. Fell off the transom somewhere during the morning run out. The snubber was stretched beyond recognition but did not break. The Scotty Cable also was good. Can't get a better test than that.
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