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Hi there Brats, For those fortunate enough to ply the waters of SE Alaska, particularly the Hoonah, Glacier Bay, Icy Straight region, can you share some halibut/salmon hot spot areas to fish? I am heading that way in a couple of weeks and would really like to narrow my search down a bit to get...

Has anyone mounted oar locks and propelled a C-dory using oars? Given the light weight (relatively) of the boat and having the main motor extended out of the water, one should be able to oar a C-Dory. If it's been done, I am interested to here from those who have this set up. Sitting...

Hello all, I think I have an easy question, but I am not sure since my boat does not have shore power. It does have a battery charger system that is usually plugged into my 120 service at home, but I would like to charge it up at the local marina once the boat is in the water. The marina has...

Hello C-Brat Canucks, Anyone know where where I can order a Racor S3240 fuel filter replacement in Canada? A search provides many options from the U.S. but with the cost of shipping, it's not really worth it. Grazer

Hello all, I have an older model Tohatsu 9.8 kicker motor that recently seems to not want to stay in the upright (not in use) position. The motor sticks out on an aluminum garelick and is precarious at best to operate. I was wondering if anyone has rigged up a power tilt trim remote...

I was letting the fuel run out of a Honda BF115A with Programmed Fuel Injection and realized that it's not like my older carburated Honda model BF90. I shut the engine off as it was beginning to sputter. Can running out the fuel in these PFI models cause any issues? Grazer :|

Hello All, Putting the boats away for the winter is always a sad time of year, but sadder is trying to locate those gaskets for the plugs on the gear oil drain screw. As we all know, this critical component, must be replaced every time the screws (at least 2 per motor) are removed. Does...

After I removed the ice box from under the helm seat in my 22, I really appreciated the storage space. The ice box had a tubing connection to a thru hull fitting to remove the water after the ice melts. Now that it is removed, the thru hull fitting is terminated by a cork stopper, but I wonder...

Hi all, This came up a few times last year and again this weekend. The Tach shows normal ranges for RPM one day and the next day the RPM needle goes off the gauge beyond 7000 before even up on plane. The motor and throttle response seem the same, but the tachometer is way off. Anyone else...

Hey all you roller trailer Brats! I am new to the roller trailer after using bunk systems on trailers for all of my previous boats. Be that as it may, and not wanting to get into the whole bunk vs roller debate, I was wondering about what sort of maintenance one should do. My EZ loader manual...

I am in the process of finishing up my interior window coverings and was wondering if anyone had placed a screen in the center opening window. My thoughts are that the other coverings will provide privacy around the docks and the center screen will allow for some privacy, but more importantly...

I am looking at installing a Blue Sea Dual USB charging socket. I was thinking of mounting near existing cigar lighter socket and piggy back off the existing power supply. Or should I find a dedicated terminal with it's own fuse. Any suggestions as to where others may have installed it and...

I just installed my Radar Arch on my boat inside my garage. This spring I'll be able to pull the forward pin, lower the arch into cockpit and drive the rig out. No more taking the arch on and off to put her in the garage. The design also allows the arch to lay forward on the cabin roof by...

Hello All. I am looking at fastening a Scotty Sidewinder Rod Holder http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/rod-holders/sidewinder.htm to my cockpit gunnels on inboard side. The top screws will go into the cored deck and the bottom fasteners will be through bolted. I want to protect core...

Hey Everybody, I am looking for anyone who has a folding tongue :smilep on their trailer and their experience with it. Which brand? Any problems? Does it only work with electric brakes or can a flexible hydraulic hose work on drum surge brakes? In my search of the archives, I only found a few...

Does anyone know where I can buy a bearing race installation and removal tool? I Have used the screw driver/hammer technique and the old race to set the new one, however, this method seems less than desirable. Also, placing the inner seal requires somewhat of a delicate touch, in that, if you...

Hello All, I am about to change my gear oil in a Honda BF90. I also would like to change the impeller later this winter. Does one have to drain the gear case oil before removing the lower leg housing to access the water pump housing? I am asking this as it would seem changing the gear case...

Anyone (in Canada) know where to get denatured alcohol for the Oringo stoves? So far, Steveston Marine has 4 litre jugs for $30.00 is only source I've found. At that price, I am thinking of using a propane or white gas (naptha) stove. Thanks, Grazer

I am looking at purchasing a small light tender/dingy for the cruiser. Anyone have any experience with WEST MARINE 2013 RU3 Inflatable Dinghy? Is it the same as the RU 260? RU 260 doesn't show up on West Marine's website, has it been replaced or discontinued? I'm looking for a lightweight...

Hello All, I had my new to me boat out this weekend and had a fabulous time. I was wondering if my boat is operating as other boats with a Honda 90. My best cruising performance with a 22 cruiser, 30 gallons of fuel, kicker, camping gear/food, fishing stuff etc. was at 5000 RPM about 22...