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    West Marine now price matching

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I visited my local West Marine store today and they had large signs advertising they will 'match any price'.  The manager said they have a new corporate strategy to match prices to be more competitive, and eventually their prices will adjust accordingly.  Our store almost went out of business 2 years ago....they shut down for 2 months.  I saved about $7 on some epoxy today, I just had to show the guy the same item on my Amazon phone app.  The price match statement is also on their website.  https://www.westmarine.com/

    Could All This Snow Bring High Water Again?

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I live 22 miles from Superior. We’ve had hardly any snow this year. It’s usually as high as my back door at my house and it hasn’t been more than 12” this year. The extended below zero weather has prevented most of the lake effect snow from falling. We did have, however, a lot of rain all summer and fall. If it continues to rain this spring we could be in for additional lake level increases.


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    Sea nymph help

    in This Old Boat

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    I forgot to mention that I have a 16ft SeaSprite fiberglass boat.  I completely removed the floor 15 years ago and installed exterior grade plywood.  I painted the plywood with 3 coats of West System Epoxy before installing it.  I put marine carpet over top.  The floor is still very solid, and the boat sits outside year round.  Another material option for you.  

    Sea nymph help

    in This Old Boat

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    Awesome project and boat. I share an SS195 with a friend, as an extra boat, same boat as yours but a fish n ski version. I have another friend who has your boat. Both boats are currently in storage. I will send some pictures that I have from the summer...perhaps there are some shots of the interior. For the flooring did you consider using Starboard? I don’t know if Azek is a good choice for load bearing. I used some on my house this past summer and it shrinks pretty bad in the cold. I have a 1” gap where a longer piece was installed. Starboard is UV stabilized high density polyethylene (HDPE). There also might be a difference between Starboard and King Starboard. It’s going to be heavier and harder than the Azec, and more resistant to the weather. If you are adding carpet, perhaps it’s OK.

     

     

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    Daiwa Saltist

    in Tackle and Techniques

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    Excellent advice so far from different viewpoints. I prefer smaller reels because I want them to be multi-species.  30 for riggers and divers.  If I were targeting deep water kings exclusively, I would consider the 40s.  I prefer the non-linecounters for rigger rods. More comfortable. 

    DIY Worm Harness Questions

    in Walleye

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    Slow Death hook rigs (single hooks) are great for walleye. I use PLINE Flouroclear 20lb, mainly out of convenience because I had a roll of it. It’s a fluorocarbon coated mono.


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    Where to buy gear

    in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?

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    www.bigpapasportfishing.com, www.walmart.com, www.anglersavenueproshop.com, www.fishusa.com, www.tackledirect.com, www.amazon.com, www.ebay.com, www.dickssportinggoods.com, www.reedssports.com, www.franksgreatoutdoors.com, www.farmandfleet.com, www.fish307.com are my online sources. I'd rather support local shops but we have no options where I live. 

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    Gunwale painting or covering up?

    in This Old Boat

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    22 minutes ago, Sean Youngblood said:

    Pressure treated lumber shouldn't be used with aluminum.

    The boards were wrapped in a rubber-backed carpet and all contact points were foamed.  I screwed into raw wood that I foamed against the original painted stringers.  I'm sure the copper (CCA) chemicals can still get in there to corrode over time, but all the surfaces were painted. Hindsight, I should have used regular wood. There is no way to properly isolate treated from aluminum.  It was a 14ft deep V and I didn't end up keeping it.  Way too small.  

    Gunwale painting or covering up?

    in This Old Boat

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    I would suggest covering it with indoor/outdoor carpet. I refurbed an aluminum Sea Nymph a few years ago that had full length gunwales. I removed all the thin aluminum and replaced it with 2x8 treated, cut to the contour of the gunwales. I bought runner carpet at a local hardware store (usually about 2ft wide on a big roll and they sell it by the foot) and glued it to the wood. Solid as a rock and the carpet really adds a comfort level when climbing in and out...and leaning over the edge, etc. It looks great too. Everything can still be mounted through the carpet. It’s a low pile.


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