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I am getting a new prop for my 221 Islander. The current one has a few dings in it. I am considering a 4 blade prop. better hole shots, will keep on plane at lower RPM and will knock off 1MPH at trolling speeds.

Which brings up the point of this proposed Boaters Safety Course that NYS is working on for EVERYONE no matter the age. I really hope that the course also incorporates some hands on training when it comes to trailering your boat and launching it etc. I love these guys who buy a brand new $50k boat that is more than they can handle as new boaters and try to navigate..

KD, kudos to you for posting this. Some would pocket the loot and not say a word

Sucks to say that all public launches should be manned. I know I know, more tax dollars to pay for a person to be there.

That sucks. do you have spare plugs for the kicker? I always pack at least 2 extra sets and tools to change them. can be difficult but worth it. I also always start each motor and get them running on the trailer with muffs. you just never know

anyone considered a 4 blade prop? Wonder what the difference is

I know what you are saying. I dunked my boat for the first time this season today. Being Memorial Day and being a nice one at that after a crappy few days the boaters were out in full force. Probably the most amusing thing for me to watch today are folks trying to back down the ramp. Then not hitting the dock..I pulled into the ramp today and I love it when boats are at the ready to launch area and they have their wives or girlfriends unloading stuff from a second car into the boat parked right in the way of traffic. Maybe they didn't see me with my Dodge Durango and the 23' Islander in tow..haha. I find it funny that I can back my 23' islander down the ramp, unload it off the trailer and be parked before some folks trailer tires get wet. You get some pretty funny looks from some of them..like "how in the hell did yeah..."

I have seen some cool video of people taking extended boat trips on the Great Lakes. Seems to be lake Michigan is popular. Basically cruising from port to port and seeing the sights. Anyone ever done this on this forum? Sounds really cool. None of the trips that I have watched did any fishing though! Just curious to know if anyone has done this or had thought about it..That would be awesome to me! Especially if there were a small group of boats doing it together.

good idea. will get to that this weekend

thanks for the tip! Being a local business owner myself, I like to support the small guys

I need them all! Where is the best place for a one stop shop? Will be over the net for me as where I live there really are not any tackle shops that specialize in salmon/trout tackle. this is walleye country

my 1991 Islander's windshield wiper (electric) stalls out about half way through the sweep. The horn on the boat also will sound off one time then wont work again for awhile..Any thoughts? I have been looking in west marine for a new motor for the wiper, cant find one. the horn deal, no idea.

Where does everyone get their spools of Big Game? I have looked at Bretts..seems like a fair price. I have 2 30 class reels for my riggers I want to fill with 30lb..I believe that I can put on about 300 yards each spool..then 8' flouro 18lb leader.

so I can go ahead and use the 30lb mono and run 18lb flourocarbon leader

I have been buying rods for DR setups and DD setups. I only plan on making it to lake O once in spring and once in Summer. Having said that, I really dont want to be respooling my reels all the time for one trip. so, is it ok to just run 30LB big game on DR rods and 12lb flouro leader for both seasons? also, does the line color of the Big Game make a difference?

I am going to rig up my 2 DD setups..30 class okuma reels. I am going to fill them both with superline. What diameter superline should I look into. I understand the flea situiation and needing 30LB diameter, but I only am gonna hit lake O once in spring and once in Summer..

I have read it cover to cover twice now. IT is really helping me with my tackle purchases. everything from rod/reel combos all the way to terminal tackle

Looked at the Beckman net in Cabelas. THe $150 net only had a 4' handle. thinking I would need longer?