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    the perfect boat

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted

    That is a rhetorical question. It's like asking what is the perfect woman. I've gone through four boats in the last nine years trying to get as close to perfect as possible. Ended up with a trailerable hydrasport with a bracketed outboard,walk around and hardtop. Hard to beat a closed transom in rough weather, and with little kids..... It's all about compromises and making the least amount of them and still being satisfied.

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    Best Trolling Motor with i-Pilot?

    in Finger Lakes Discussion

    Posted · Edited by wnyfisherman

    ...or the terrova http://www.moodeals.com/product-p/1358865.htm and when I ordered mine, I printed the rebate off of minn-kotas website and got that too! Saves you a couple hundred bucks! Like Justtracy said, having two batteries will be a huge advantage when it comes to longevity. I used to troll for hours with nothing but the I pilot and main motor shut down. It works especially great when you are creeping the shallows for spring browns or the walleye night bite...

    Ogdensburg walleyes

    in Walleye

    Posted

    I've landed plenty of beauties over the years on the backside of Chimney Island just down river of the Ogdensburg bridge to Canada. What gorgeous water that is. Congrats on a nice catch. I hope to make it back there again.

     

    What do you use to clean/shine your boat?

    in This Old Boat

    Posted

    I went through this not so long ago and have a few suggestions. For cleaning, the BEST stuff ive ever gotten my hands on is MARTIN'S. Its made right  here in Tonawanda and its awesome. You can buy it by the gallon at Hectors Hardware, and Buffalo RV amongst others. If your boat is "chalky" (oxidation) looking after clean and dry you have two options- the easy way or the hard way. Hard way- wet sand, buff at high speed with compound, then wax to seal it. Its alot of elbow grease, super time consuming, but the right way to do it. PolyGlo (or similar products)  is a second "easy" option. Clean it super good (or you'll seal in dirt) then apply like 7 or 8 coats of this milky colored product. The end result is fantastic on old oxidized boats.This however is like putting on a clear coat over a waxed floor. You'll need to reapply yearly, but it works great (and saves lots of hours of work)... My $.02  

    Need autopilot advice- raymarine s1000 or sitex st110

    in This Old Boat

    Posted

    I am in the midst of rigging a new to me 23 hydrasport boat. It has a bracketed 200hp outboard with seastar hydraulic steering. I am in need of opinions on the inexpensive line of autopilots out there. Wish I could afford the best, but have to compromise. Please chime in your likes/dislikes if you HAVE or HAD one of the following units; raymarine s1000 or sitex st110. I've read mixed reviews and would truly like to hear from a fellow LOU member on their experience, not just rumors.

    Rust stains

    in This Old Boat

    Posted

    There's a product called polyox I've used that is phenomenal. It's a powder abrasive like soft scrub and gets off rust is a hurry.... Martins cleaner made in n tonawanda works great for everything else

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    Sign The Petition to Support Senator Nozzolio's Legislation, S.5626

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted

    but I disagree that we should set up ANY group of people as a special protected class for whom killing them carriers a stiffer penalty than anyone else.

    I don't believe that the law is intended to protect a certain CLASS of person at all. Like laws pertaining to crimes against victims of diminished capacity or infancy (mental ability/age), it merely sets up provisions to further punish criminals for targeting vulnerable people. Even in war where society has accepted soldiers killing soldiers, it is a criminal offense to target medics giving aid. I believe it is moral issue that makes it a touchy subject. So, I apologize Tim, but I believe if my mother was murdered and the coward who lie in wait shoots an emt rendering her aid, does deserve greater consequences.

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    Sign The Petition to Support Senator Nozzolio's Legislation, S.5626

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted · Edited by wnyfisherman

    Great link BS. Thanks for posting, I'll pass it on. P.S. Tim you've obviously never volunteered or served as a first responder. Nothing displeases me more than people who feel the need to validate their opinion by saying "with all do respect"- because what follows rarely employs any RESPECT at all... A salute to all those who serve their communities- especially volunteers who risk life and limb to help others expecting nothing but this type contempt in return.   

    3 and 5 year licenses and crossbows

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted

    I 100% agree with Dominic's statement. Hunting is is what it's all about. I understand we all have our opinions, but we need to stand together. I've spent a lot if years bow hunting and love the sport, but don't want to lose the opportunity all together. The only thing we need to fight are the Liberal bastards that want to take away all of our rights not only as hunters but AMERICANS!

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