Jack

Speaking of running on a float down the chute . Anyone use a Church Tackle TX-007 Stern Planer ? Seems like it could work pretty well for running your copper long off the stern to make room for landing fish.

Hows the engine Coupler? Might be a good time to replace it if it has a lot of hours on it ,

Not sure how it compares to the Okuma  Clarion but I bought a Okuma Convector High Speed from Tunas Reel Trouble ($99.) and mounted on a Okuma Classic Pro GLT copper rod and love it (400'copper). What ever reel you  buy I would be sure to get something with 6:1 retrieve . When running copper there is so much line out it's nice to be able to get it in quickly if you need to clear tackle .

 http://stores.tunasreeltroubles.com/brands/OKUMA.html

Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year !!! 

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Hi !

 I just received my new Carbontex drag washers for my Tekota 800 Cooper setup. The instructions say you can use them dry or with grease . Was wondering if anybody is using these and what method would be best . (dry or greased )

Thanks and Merry Christmas to All !

Not a great picture of what I was suggesting ,but close . 

I wonder if you could build a couple of boxes 6"wide by 24" long (or longer ) that fit in the corners. You could build them so they could mount to the floor , the splash well and the gunnels. The long side of the box would run parallel and flush to the top of the gunnels . You could add some shelves/storage in the boxes sort of like a book shelve to store tackle and down-rigger weights. You could mount your riggers and rod holders to the top . Mounting them to the floor ,well and gunnel would strengthen the transom /gunnels and leave the back of the boat open for you .

Good Luck !

JT 

Have  a Lot for sale on Eagle Island . 75K  

PM if you want more info .

JT 

Are the bellows cracked ? Did you replace the seals on the lower unit and pressure test it after you fixed it ?

http://www.sterndrive.cc/

ttt

I would think you would want to prop the boat so at WOT your RPMs would be the manufacturers recommended   4400-4800. The best way to stay on plane at lower speeds would be Trim Tab's or adding a fin to the outdrive . I added a SE 300 sport hydrofoil to mine , helped with hole shot and staying on plane at lower rpm's . 

ttt

Been in this boat, it's a great set up . Wish I had some spare bucks.

Good Luck Cory !

North Greece

Hi !

 I have a Shimano Tekota 800LC with a Shakespeare Ugly Stik USCC2270M . It has 300' of cooper backed with 30# Mono and leader . All tied together with swivels.

Other then a few marks from being in the rod locker and  only been used 1/2 dozen times  it is in Great shape.

$250.00 cash .

This is a Great site for oil ???

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

You can move it !

 http://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=MER864990A+2&ptype=&Engine=&Model=

Heavy Duty Outboard Engine Stand with wheels . Will accommodate extra long shaft motors . Had my 75hp Merc on it , easy to move around.

$50.00 

here are a couple pic of my fuel line with the collapsed lining.

Merc had problems with their older gray fuel lines where the inside of the fuel line separates and starts to brake apart clogging the fuel flow . If you cut the line near one of the fittings or bulb you will see the separation , if that is your problem. (if not just reconnect the line )  My Merc has a fuel filer  under the cover , you might see little pieces of the line in the filter . I have a 2002 15hp that had the bad line .

Good Luck

ditto on the fixed mount 

 http://www.marinetechproducts.com/pages/FixedOutboardMotor

Kind a sounds like deep v wander .

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/142414-low-speed-wander.html#b

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If you happen to be like me who has a hard time telling Steelies and Atlantic's apart this Trifold is a big help.

http://www.seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/t/salmon-and-trout-of-lake-ontario-a-visual-identification-guide-new-york-coastlines-spring-summer-2012