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I've bought new 2009 250 Yamaha 4 stroke on a 25 ft Pursuit that has close to 1800 hrs on it. Trolls great with no bags. I change oil 2X a year and lower unit in fall. Have had local Yammie certified mechanic do other PM on it. I'd say if the required maintenance has been done by the dealer with documentation you should be good. Ask about the timing belt. That's one of the bigger ticket items mine called for after 1000 hrs. I had mine done at 1250 hrs although it looked fine. Other than plugs, water pump and filters that's been it. Good luck with your decision.

My apologies. What was I thinking.

Bruce- that must have been one hell of a hangover. What? No pink elephants?

Broke a tip on a copper rod while landing a king. We think the line was wrapped around the tip

I bought a bulk spool (10,000 ft) of 7 strand Blood Run on sale 4 years ago and have had no problems. Loaded several reels for others along with my 3 for about $20 per 1000 ft. Still got enough for a few more. We run 40 or 50 lb mono at the end to eliminate the curly Q's. Before that, I tried the 19 strand Torpedo on one reel and besides being more limp didn't notice any major difference. Merry Christmas!

X2. Dark days or bright. No real pattern - just a real versatile spoon. If it's not on a rigger it's usually out on a junk line or dipsey. Tom, are you docking on same docks again this season? Kevin

Thanks for the heads up. Can always use some more Geezers. It was hot most of the year for us out of I-Bay.

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I installed an EV-100 on my 25ft Pursuit with a 250 Yammie 2 years ago, and could not be happier. I was on the fence about getting the bigger pump, but as the info above says I matched the ram capacity to the pump, and have had zero problems in 250-300 hrs with the .5 pump. Not sure if your E-tec needs to be running. As long as the AP is powered up it should control the E-tec with the kicker. Good luck with your project.

I haven't handled a conventional non/linecounter Saltist yet. Maybe I should.

Can't argue with any of that EXCEPT, when are they going to redesign that that counter that sticks out like a bump on a log.

Good luck if you go Tony. I'd bring some tip-ups just in case.

Friday looks to be fishable with S winds 8-12. Best day for awhile. Good luck and Be Safe

I normally would say to try around Ginna Nuke plant in Ontario, but It is shut down for refueling and has no warm water discharge. Anywhere along the Wayne Co. shoreline would be good following Rolmops suggestions