Jack

Never running copper before , I thought from what I've read here for some reason your suppose to run the full length of what ever you have ??? So there no harm in just running half ?

Thanks for for all the Great info! JT

Hi! If you were only going to have 1 copper setup how long would it be . Thanks JT

Hi ! I am looking at maybe getting a hand held GPS instead of a permanent mounted one for my boat . Like the idea of a small foot print on the dash. Just was wondering what folks use and thoughts were. ( for salmon fishing) Thanks for any info. JT

From what I remeber the early 4.3's were a 175hp then I believe around the early 90's they started rating hp at the prop and it went to 150hp with 2 bbl carb. Seems like the newer 4.3 is 190 hp . I have had 3 of them over the years in differant boats and have never been disappointed in the hole shot. The 4.3 is a chevy 350 with 2 cylinders cut off and has a lot of low end torque. I would run it with the prop that gets you to the max rpm range . I have had the boats loaded with people and always planned off with no trouble. try this link http://www.perfprotech.com/store/articl ... tions.aspx

Hi ! I believe if you have a 2 barrel carb it's probably 150hp if you have a 4 barrel carb 220hp. As far as prop goes I would get one that lets the motor run in it's max rpm range at wot . If it won't troll down enough try some trolling bags. Good Luck ! JT

Hi! Getting ready to put a twili-tip on a Daiwa Heartland rod. If anyone has done this, do I cut the rod tip off or will it come off with heat? Thanks for any info!! JT

Thanks !! When I put the 1000' on a Daiwa 47 Sealine do I need backing ? JT

I was wondering if anyone knew how it compared to the other wires out there . Thanks JT

Hi ! Gander has Opti-Tackle stainless steel camo 1000' 7 strand 30lb wire . Any good for a dipsy setup . Thanks JT

Hi ! Still looking to buy a fish finder I can have for a while . Talked to BOE marine and they recommend a Lowrance HDS 5. Wondered if anyone has one or has any input on the unit. Seems like they are some folks out there less then happy with Lowrance's service lately. Any info would be helpful . Thanks JT

Hi ! Looking to buy a new fish finder and was looking at a Furuno FCV620 . Was wondering if anybody had any input . ( are they worth the money compared to others out there ) Thanks for any Help ! Jack

May want to look at this link ! http://www.sterndrives.com/shiftinterup ... hkits.html

Hi ! If you look on the engine where the shift and throttle cables mount there is a switch that kills the spark when you shift to help gears engage . you might want to ck it out. JT

I've had both over the years and like the roller over bunks. If you want to clean or paint the bottom you can move the boat on the roller trailer with little effort to get under the rollers . Easy on and easy off . If you have a well built boat and a good quality trailer with plenty of rollers you shouldn't have any hull issues. If you don't have deep water a bunk can be a pain to get the boat on and off . You pretty much have to drive the boat on and off and you'll never move the boat much with the winch if you didn't drive all the way up to the winch stand. Many times I felt like I was going to pull the eye out of the hull before I could get the boat to move the last 2" to snug it up to the bow roller. JT

Hi ! How is the water tube ? Maybe this link will help. http://www.mercstuff.com/waterpumpinst.htm

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Hi ! We catch small mouth out of Lake O . After we clean the fish we soak the fillets is a bowl of ice water ( lots of ice ) in the frig over night. Next best thing to perch . Might be worth a try on LM. Jack

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maybe this could help from NADA Boats and Personal Watercraft 1989 SEA NYMPH GLS195 GREAT LAKES SPEC Outboard Boats Length: 19' Model Name/Description: GLS195 GREAT LAKES SPEC Boat Type: Outboard Boats Hull Material: Aluminum Beam: 7' 5" Engine: N/A Net Weight: 1125

If you have an outboard and have to replace the transom , check out this web site. Never used it myself but looks interesting. http://www.transomrepair.com/store/

Outboard or I/O ? If it's an outboard I would pull some of the bolts holding the engine out and check the wood with an ice pick for soft spots . It tends to swell a bit when it's wet too , check for cracks. How much of it do you think is wet ? JT

After reading a bunch of post here . it sounds like the Hot set up is Spin Doctors and Flies off wire dipsys . But sounds like the SD's don't work well behind the DR balls. So when fishing deep with the dipsys what should I run off the riggers ? ( fishing 2 people 4 rods ). Thanks JT

Hi ! Looking to buy some wire to put together a couple dipsy rods. Been looking at AFW, Malin and Mason. Is there a big difference between them ? Thanks for any info !! JT P.S. color matter ?

Hi ! Give these folks a call . http://www.mflumber.com/