Recent content by Gone Fishin

My re-powering plans are on-hold with the release of this news. I see in Australia they will be getting these in May. Anyone have any inside information of when these may be released in the U.S.? Thanks...

Thanks to everyone for the continued input, it is appreciate and helpful. Dave- I agree. Unfortunately, I believe I will still need the kicker for: trolling (slow) for trout (my primary use) a 50 hp tolling that slow (if I could get it that slow) most likely would load up. During the summer I...

Greg- With that set-up are you having any problem with keeping the bow down? Do you use a Permatrim or other hydrofoil on the 50? Interesting note about the need for a bracket. Thanks for your response. Charlie-

If anyone is running (or had run) the Yamaha F-50 and F-8 (or F-6) on a 16' Cruiser I would be interested in knowing how that worked or didn’t work for you. This combination is heavier than some others and before I finalize my decision on one brand over another I was hoping to get someone’s...

First-Thanks to you all for your informative input. I had looked at and considered the Yamaha 8 & 50 because of the EFI versus carbureted. The problem is the excess weight these motors bring to the already butt heavy 16' Cruiser. The numbers came out: Yamaha F-8 86# / F-50 237# Total 323...

What can I expect to pay for: New Honda 8/manual start/tilt MSRP 2.8K Honda 50 remote MSRP 7.1K Before I go speak with the dealer I was hoping to have some realistic figures (what folks actually paid). I would also be interested in any other thoughts on how to strike a...

Dave- Nice to see you are near completion, the boat looks great. Glad to hear it handles well. The new back canvas works well with the extended lines of the profile. Charlie-

Does anyone know of an on-line source to purchase replacement C-Dory stickers? Thanks...

I just started to use Collinite's No. 920 Fiberglass Boat Cleaner and find it is amazing at removing oxidiation with minimal rubbing. The little I have cleaned took ten years off the look of the paint/fiberglass.

My thanks to you all for your input. With that information I have located and ordered.

As part of my OB engine maintenance, I would like to start flushing the engines after pulling out of the lake. I found the following information that refers to "Rabbit Ears" as a device for engine flushing. I failed to locate one when searching the internet and marine sites. Thanks for your...

For those who need the 5-1/2" boot(s), the link below was the cheapest (for my address) and was the only manufacture that I could locate having that size. These are not split-type. [url]http://www.marinepowerservice.com/BoatingStore/browse_detail1.cfm/profileID/101123.cfm

I am looking for a on-line source to replace the rubber boot in the engine-well that the fuel hoses run through (engines/fuel tanks). This is on a 16' Cruiser. Thanks for any assistance.

I will be purchasing a Portable Garage for my 16 Cruiser and found in an earlier thread that: With trailer, it is just under 8' high and 20'5" long. I have a couple of questions. For those with 8' garage doors, can you confirm 8' is enough? What is the maximum width of the trailer? The...