coup

I have four mag 10's. What is the max weight I can use without problems. Currently using 10lbs for all.

I notice you have an I/O and a kicker. How do you make the steering connection from one to another?

That is a homing pigeon my friends and in transit they often times get so tired they take a break. Very cool and nice boat. Was this bird banded?

I would stay away from Lowrance. I've got an LCX 27c and it's great when it's working but if you need and help be prepared to wait an hour or better on the phone. Just received my third unit under warranty and it is finally all working. Yikes!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the detailed info on what your set ups can handle in terms of lengths of copper and the release type and the boards you are using. I have just the old home made boards so I probably can't run what you guys a running in terms of length but will be fun figuring it out. Thanks again for the info. Coup

Chowder,

I'm thinking this won't work because your I/O needs to run for the hydraulic steering pump to work and assist in steering. I could be wrong. Is the Kicker going to have it's own steering cable or be somehow be connected to the I/O?

Thanks for the advise guys. Now how much can you run off the boards and can you let one fly down the chute or will that mess up the down riggers if one fires?

Fishstix,

Sounds good. I called Hank and he is putting it in for me as I with need some modifications so it fits. Can't wait.

Congrats on placing that nice brown. I picked up a bunch of drink mixers for all you guys at the campground from work.

I'll be out Fri am then it's heading to Hanks place for the auto install.

Coup

What is your favorite and why? Also what reels?

Stix and gang,

Well I just jumped per say and ordered the 14r from Anchor Express. Should be here next week. Can't wait. I may be asking a few questions as I go.

Just got in and it was a bust with gin clear water all along the shore from Hughs to Ginna. Not one release and we ran lines waaaaaaay back. Hopefully we get some color back soon.

Coup

Thank you Bretter,

I'm going to give it a shot with a couple newbies in the am from work. This trip should be interesting to say the least. Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how I make out.

Congrats on a nice day and good to hear your is dad doing well and back in the boat.

Coup

Just west of Sodus Point.

Everything came off the boards at about 150' back. Took fish from 6-18' of water. Speed was 1.9 to 2.2.

Finally caught fish for a change. Ran down to the power plant and fished on the east side of the "stay out here zone". First pass three rods go off and mass confusion. The biggest one got off but we got the little ones wouldn't you know it. Just kept working that side and ended up four for six with the largest brown being 10lbs. Orange jointed j-9 rapalas did most of the action with a little on the Chartr./green colors. Water temp was varied 42-48 degrees.

Chris

Anyone here have one or know of anyone who does. Looking at the Comnav unit part #10070001. Seems to be very simple unit but a bit pricey at 1800$. What is nice is you use the existing cable. I believe with the Simrad unit I would have to get different cable. I want something basic, reliable, with good customer service.

What do you guys think?

JBoock,

I didn't have any work as far as welding done. I just wanted tinted windows and they came out ok and installed the new ones with no problems. Very tight tolerances though.

Coup

Sindale,

Try Pittsford Lumber. I just picked up a piece to fix my swim platform. It is not cheap stuff though.

Try the Wolcott glass shop. I had two new sliders made for my Penn Yan and they were also tinted.

Very nice. Can't wait to get out myself. Nice pics.

Coup

Thanks for the update. Looks like I'll stay home and cut firewood tomorrow. Bummer..

Maybe Wed. I'll make a run for it.

I fished it yesterday and it was slow. Caught 15 between the two of us that were keepers. We fished 20+ ft. of water all day. A friend of mine called me this am and reported that he is having better luck in 8-10' of water.

Just made plans to go on the 7th of March to make the trip with a friend. Neither of us have ever caught a walleye so at least we are going to a place that has them to start with. Thanks Sluggo for the info and sharing and returning my PM with additional info.

I have an alpha one out drive and have the same concern as Handyman. Can I replace the boot, gimble bearing, and shift cable myself or do you really need the special tools? Not sure what I'm getting into. Anyone been there?

Bill,

If you still need help let me know. I have a puppy pen and I am a member to Brairs and Cedars which is a 55acre fenced in running grounds.

Coup