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Is the throttle connect an electric or mechanical connect? I'm assuming I can use quick connects for electrical as well as hydraulic. I already have to deal with the electric start / battery connect anyway, but if the throttle is a mechanical linkage, this could get complicated I tried locking...

I'm a big fan of the Barman's Friend - better than Comet Mac

We have a Ranger 25, and have spent a bit of time on it. But your question (handling in adverse weather) is not an easy one to answer. For a 25 ft power boat, with 8.5 beam and only 7000 pounds - I think it does an outstanding job in adverse conditions. We did not have any concerns regarding...

Thanks Gary - Someone already asked my exact question on Ifish - and yep, they say they offer quick disconnect fittings. Hurray! Now..to start saving my pennies... Mac

I'd like to add remote steering to the 9.9 kicker on the back of Island Ranger - R-25. I can't connect to my Raymarine system, cause I can't figure a decent way to connect the rudder to the kicker. One extra requirement - I want to be able to remove the kicker from time to time. I don't plan to...

Sure doesn't sound right to me. I find it hard to believe a three year old motor could have this kind of major failure and not be covered in warranty. (Or would they say we have extremely corrosive water in Puget Sound - not what the engine was design to operate in?) I'll cross off...

OK - will do. Let us know if it works. Mac

Yep - there is a download package for Macs - whatever those things are. You then will need a compact flash card & read/write capability from the Mac - you'll have to copy the two files from the Mac onto the card to transfer the program from the Mac to the E-80. Or, when I get my card back from...

Pat - and others - I also downloaded the new software 4.26 and installed it today. I can mail you the card -ready to install Mac

Yep - a retired Chem E. How could you tell? I ordered the swim step from Adventure Marine - A bit pricey at $306, but the only bracket I found rated for a 4 cycle 10 hp motor. It is solidly built. One problem I have - the Weaver davits for the Portland Pudgy are right up against the edge of the...

Thanks Tom, We were fishing off Scatchet Head -the west side of Possession Bar in 130 ft of water with the downrigger at 75 feet (so ~ 50 ft deep) using a fairly large green/white coyote spoon behind an e-chip green/white flasher, approaching a huge feeding frenzy of birds, ducks and a gzillion...

Well, after much effort - we finally have Island Ranger set up for Salmon. We went out Saturday during the Whidbey Coho Derby, and Linda caught a small Coho - didn't win, but we were there! We went out again this morning - at 0 dark thirty. This time, we pulled in a 10+ pounder. All Right! We...

Hoist to move Honda (108 pounds) from Rail to Swim Step

Honda 9.9, swim step mount, tiller extension

Coho - just over 10 pounds - caught at Scatchett Head 09 17 07

Yep...one thing led to another to another.... I decided to go with a kicker - just happened to have a Honda 9.9 in the barn, so I bought the outrageously expensive ($350) swim step motor mount and tried my kickers. The 9.9 is great for trolling - quiet yet powerful enough to push. it's probably...

All Right! Another Ranger next door. Best of Luck - and look forward to seeing you out there. Are you planning to cruise to Sequim for the C-Brat annual event? Mac

Doesn't sound good... Do you know where you are going to take it for repair? I'll start to cut back the weeds from the trailer to find it and get it ready - you can come by anytime (even if we are not here) - Mac

I can't believe the summer has gone by so quickly. If I remember correctly, I haven't missed the C-Brat Sequim event since I got Two Lucky Fish. So.... we're signing up! Mac & Linda Island Ranger

David - We should be out fishing tomorrow - Possession Bar mostly. Stop by and say hello - maybe pull into Sandy Hook for the night? Mac Island Ranger