hipster_dufus

i have had the mk edge 55 on my last 2 boats. it sucks!! mount on both was bad, hard to deploy. first 2/3 speeds r useless. my weldbilt 1648 it would move on 3.my current boat , g3 1756 cc had the 55 and it barely movd it on 4. my advice is to go with a 24 v setup if u can squeeze another battery in. if that is not feasible go with a digital variable speed as a minimum requirement. i dont know motor guide and cant offer opinions on them. i have owned 3 edges mk in the last 15 yrs and cannot reccomend them. i currently run a maxxum on my boat and the mount alone was worth the upgrade. maxxum 12v variable speed would be my choice

been away a while. i remember a member had a reel repair service. i think it was called daves reel repair. is he still active? i used him yrs ago. thanks

how tough to fish out of a pontoon? pros and cons?i have come across the gillgetter brand pontoons, small and towable they seem to be. i cannot get the missus to go in my mod v, and the grandkids would be unsafe in my mod v.i fish the lakes of ga, dont care much for speed, but am serious about fishing. thanks for ur help.

i have been thru a few boats. this is what i would look at,aluminum,welded, 16 ft, wide!!!, with a 4 stroke around 25 hp. small enough to tow, big enough for large lakes, economical on gas. i hate worrying about how much it cost to go fishing. there is nothing worse then looking at ur boat in the driveway and not having the cash to go out.jmho

i am on my 3rd 4 banger.the standard tranny is rated to pull 3500 lbs, the auto 2000lbs. that is why i have had sticks over the yrs. i currently pull a 1444 g3 , total wt about 1000 lbs, i still downshift on long grades. u will notice it if u pull with that tranny.

bps has the male and female plugs that u can buy an adapter for that will take 6 gage. i went thru this a couple of yrs ago. ended up buying some 6 gage jumper cables, cutting off what i needed to make the run and then making some new jumper cables.i went to an auto audio store and picked up an inline fuse holder and some 50 amp fuses. i ended up with a nice clean setup and probably didnot spend 50 bucks. i will try to post some pics

does anyone run synthetic oil in their 4 stokes? opinions? how far down the road would u use it in a new 4 stroke? thanks

i have owned both. the jon is the more versatile of the 2.u can use a tm on the small lakes and then when budget permits , like i just did, pick up a gas engine. the trailer is the way to go. welded and as wide as u can find. i own a 1444 g3, i think if i ever upgrade i would stop at a 16 ft, wide jon. width is more important then lenght.i enjoyed my pond prowler but my choices of where to fish was limited

i was wondering if anyone has used the portable clamp on nav lites. are they any good? do they come in leds? thanks ahead of time

opinions on putting ur trailer up on blocks. good idea or overkill? are flat spots a problem?

thank u all for the advice. i think bolting is the way to go, instead of sealant, how about rubber washers? i would hate to take it off and on with silicone in the bolt holes. although it is portable it isnot that easy to remove. does anyone have opinions on break in?again thanks, i hate to drill holes without thinking it thru

well i broke down and finally bought my 9.8 tohatsu. now when i mount it does anyone have advice? thru bolt or just clamps? do i seal the holes if i thru bolt? stainless steel bolts? where to buy? any advice is greatly appreciated. it is going on my g3 1444

the wood thing i pondered, i was just looking for ideas or if there is an aftermarket mount out there,thanks

it is a bow mount that is diagonal across the front deck. if u look at trackers, they have extended the deck down the left side to mount a tm. i was thinking of doing this to my g3. i need some ideas on materials and methods. thank

i am thinking of moving my mount to the left side of my bow. my 1444 g3 has no mount. does anyone know of a aluminum mount that will fit my jon? ihave seen them on trackers, they appear to be made out of aluminum. any ideas?