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Is the launch open, accessible and is anyone fishing? Thanks

Everything Sk8man said, plus the biggest decision is between a flipover or a hub. I had a small eskimo hub and it was really tough for me to get in and out of. Sold it and found a one man flipover. Worked way better for me. The plan was to be able to move more easily from spot to spot. I get lazy and a usually stay too long over NO fish however. I'd take a walk out to a popular spot and ask guys what the like and don't like about their setups. Way better information that most dealers can give and you can see first hand. . Lastly, with all of the snow this winter, a smitty sled is essential if you are pulling anything by had.

I just used Krenzer in Sodus late in the fall to upgrade from a 90 merc to a 150. Very happy. Get in touch with Rick Hajecki, Crazy Yankee on here. Dealers are out at shows, should have some deals available.

thanks, on Christmas list

Wanted: lost my Fish Hawk probe last night☹️ Any used ones still out there or will I have to go to a new rechargeable? Opinions from those who have switched appreciated

I finally did it….snapped off my x4d probe and rigger weight yesterday. Now I find out the probes are discontinued in favor of the rechargeable lithium models. what are the thoughts on the new models vs the old standard? I’d be interested if anyone wants to sell a used one.

Does anyone have any experience with these low priced triple rod trees? My use would be for near shore walleye and brown trout fishing. Crazy low price. I know i would have to do some base modification to use them in my Bert's tracks. https://www.amazon.com/RIAHNEAH-Stainless-Launcher-Adjustable-Accessories/dp/B0CQ4L5V31/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=YdxQm&content-id=amzn1.sym.255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e%3Aamzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e&pf_rd_r=SGZBGZCC6RA8QYPMXA2G&pd_rd_wg=zxbVp&pd_rd_r=5d7b9e07-bc5c-4022-985a-533fc99a39f2&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d

I put a 90 hp Mercury 4 stroke on mine with a 9.9 kicker without issue.

I have a 2016 Crestliner Commander, welded aluminum, that has a factory paint, NOT BOTTOM PAINT, white, on the bottom. It is left in the water at my dock April through November. When I pull it in the fall, it is an absolute mess and much harder to get clean than any boat I’ve ever had. Has anyone ever put bottom paint on aluminum? I know Interlux makes a formula specifically for aluminum. If I prep it myself should I try to remove all of the factory paint or just get a good scuff on it? Any info, opinions or contacts would be appreciated.

My experience tells me something way more simple: If the motor can’t keep up with the conditions (for an amount of time that I an unsure if) it will protect itself and give up. If you are close enough to hear it will give you a chirp from the motor. It could be under mild stress with discharged batteries or getting blown too far off mark with good ones.

I shrinkwrap my own boat. Bought all of the gear 18 years ago as I store 2 boats and a jetski. When I create my cover, I do it with removal in mind. No extreme underbends are the most important, usually at the stern corners. As long as the support framing goes back in the same way, I'm able to reuse covers for up to thee years! (I'm in Jefferson county and we get snow) Can I uncover, fish and recover the same day? Usually not. But in a year like this, It would provide a lot of flexibility. Cost? 200 ft roll about $400 delivered, 25 ft per cover for my 18', that's 8 covers, $50 each / 3yrs = Under $20/cover Tools to get started? About $750 Again, I've done about 50 covers so far.