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I've been there. Gone through periods of time where it wasn't possible to fish. Fished a lot and then fell off. Hopefully it's not a sign of depression. . . sometimes losing interest in hobbies can be a sign. It was with me.

I have been with them a long time but it’s time to move on. I need some suggestions comparable to the Champion XP line.

This, for sure!!!!

Wow, this thread was from 2015 that you dug up...

I’m a Dobyns guy typically but looking for a spare cranking rod on a budget between only these two rods. What do you think?

Awesome, congrats!!!

I’ll check if tomorrow in a deployed position It’s brand new, never hit nothing and it was the first time out on the water with it. Box looked fine when it showed up.

Minn Kota doesn’t show a separate circuit breaker for each battery on my 80lb 24v fortex?

Hi Guys, finally got got a trolling motor (minn kota fortrex 80) and after getting on the water for the first time noticed it looked odd. Just trying to figure out if it’s an issue.

Hi Guys, I’ve been preparing my boat for winter as the temps drop. Today I attempted to use the winterizing antifreeze flush kit. Instructions say to fill with antifreeze, elevate and let it enter through muffs on the outboard water intake. I let the motor warm up while flushing with water through garden hose, no issues and strong stream. problem: connected antifreeze jug to muffs, open nozzle. Watch antifreeze flowing down the hose and to the muffs. Start outboard and antifreeze is flowing nicely out the prop area but never had a strong stream come (only dripping) prior to getting nervous about the no “pee flow” and shut the outboard off. using the mercury muffs that go through the center hold and clamp on. only about 2 gallons of antifreeze used. Is my outboard good now or have I not properly flushed it?

That’s kind of my last resort thinking

Considering buying a Mercury 8hp 4stroke outboard that took a dunk in salt water. Price just seems too good to pass on. motor was not running (per seller) at the time of the dunk (at a dock) where it was recovered immediately (on August 26th). It was salt water. looking at specs it doesn’t seem to be electric heavy. Im thinking flush it out, drain replace all fluids and go from there? $250 is the asking price. Sounds like they wrote it off with insurance. Motor is 2018.

I’ve thought about the bow, and plan on placing 2 batteries in the bow storage but the walls seem thin to bolt 23lbs to and then hope it holds up to waives and running the boat. Thoughts?

I would need to run a little longer lead but am not worried about it as I could route cables through factory drilled holes that were meant for rigging. I have a deck on my boat so to access the bilge I’d need to remove it and that would put the charger out of sight and not ventilated, both of which I’m not sure I like. I agree and if it was a single lead charger weighing 7lbs I’m sure it’d be no problem. The boat is set up from the factory for a 12v trolling motor. I’m planning on running a 24v and the extra bank will be for an accessory battery or to maintain the cranking battery. Could you snap some photos for me? I can pm you my number if it’s easier to text them, I still haven’t figured out how to post on here. Everyone wants something different and has a preference. Some boats have space in the rod lockers, my rod lockers are on the side of the boat and offer limited mounting solutions (blind install, cants use bolts- only screws, rivets or well nuts)

I’m considering installing a dual pro pro series 3 bank charger under my console on a Lund Rebel 1600 ss but am concerned it may be to heavy. It’s 23lbs. Not sure of the thickness Lund uses on their console and if washers and 1/4” bolts would be ok? Any input?

Anyone running this? Worth it or save the money for gas? https://www.rigidindustries.com/trolling-motor-mount-light-kit-pro-400033.html

Haven’t seen those straps or know how to use them, do you have a link?

I’ve been doing that, along with my dock rope but the spacing could be better and I’d like to be able to do it quicker on days like yesterday when I’m waiting for a ramp and have to switch sides of everything because someone didn’t do any prep in the staging area.

New boats doing good, almost done with the motor breakin and done a few fishing trips. Good to be back on the water again. I may give the Lund dealer a call... was really just looking to source online and not make a trip for it. Do you use the buttons? How do you like them?

Haven’t seen them

Looking for an efficient way to hang fenders. Anyone use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DBXSGO4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_236_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZT7KWFECY09TB3D61TMQ#immersive-view_1534946303656 have a lund with a sport track, looking to capitalize on that versus drilling a bunch of holes.

Anyone use one of these: https://www.anchor-caddie.com/products/anchor-rope-bag?variant=444560749 or something similar? Don’t have a anchor line locker per se on my boat. Looking for ideas. I have it in a milk crate now. Also considering switching to the baby box anchor folks have mentioned on here from a Fortress FX-7 for ease of storage and not needing the chain.

Looking for a way to secure my trailer while not hooked up to my truck as well as when hooked up at the boat ramp. Tried master lock brand and haven’t gotten 2 weeks out of the trailer one and the key is having to be forced in to unlock it.

Looking at the MKA-23 with a fortrex 80lb now since the terrova in 24v is more than I’m looking to spend and think I want to keep it simple with cable steer for my first boat

Looking for feedback on the minn kota quick release mounts if anyone uses them? Thinking it could make the install easier, ability to still use my Boat Cover etc. any drawbacks?