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leelindsay

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  • Birthday 09/20/1963

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    Orlando, FL
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  1. Nida bond is another product for pouring transoms. You might want to make sure where the stringer systems attaches to the transom that the stringers have not rotted also. It is also important to clean out the old wood and get the inner fiberglass clean enough for the pour system to bond too.
  2. Try http://www.updplastics.com/ If they do not have it they can make it
  3. Yes I will sell them once I install the longer ones. They are 3"x10"x10' and will be 3 years old in June. Not sure about shipping.
  4. I just ordered 2 new bunks for mine. 3"x12"x12feet of cypress. $147.00 each. The originals are in great shape but to short for the boat. The transom hangs off the back of the bunks 6"
  5. You should be fine with the truck. Do everything above and carry plenty of tools and 2 spare tires. If any of your tires are showing wear on the edges your axles may need aligned. Around town it will be fine but you can wear out tires in a hurry in just several hundred miles. You could wind up needing new tires part way through the trip. Also if you have Sea Tow or Boat US get their trailer roadside insurance, its cheap and it may come in handy if something drastic happens. Thats a long haul, take your time, stop often and check your trailer condition. Check your hubs for excessive heat. Have a good safe trip.
  6. Anyone had any experiences or know anything about Mitzi Skiffs? I was thinking of buying a used one. Any pro or cons would be appreciated. Thanks
  7. Would Wild Cherry flavor work?LOL I thought a rubber band would work.
  8. Sounds to me like you have already answered your own question. If you have that much doubt in the engine and the outdrive and it is no longer manufatured or supported then parts and service will be hard to come by. If you plan on keeping the boat for a long time then why not go new? Even going new you may have issues with the opening in the transom to match up with a different outdrive manufacture (openig size, mounting bolt hole pattern). Also the engine mounts may have to move forward or back to aling with the new out drive and shaft length. Riser and exhaust piping.( these are just some extra cost you may run into.) But once done you would have a warranty and a peice of mind out on the water. My vote is to go new if you can afford to.
  9. Late November is hit and miss with the weather(winds). Both times I been down for thanksgiving the winds are blowing and we got offshore 2 of the seven days. The rest were spent inshore. It would help in knowing what type of boat you are taking, ie. offshore, flats, or bay? I do not know too much about the flats or backcountry fishing but if you are going offshore I can give you what I know. Just let me know by pm or e-mail.
  10. as a vessel engaged in fishing at all times and has the right of way over all pleasure craft.
  11. If you are looking for a really good wide tire for suv and pickup say with 18"+ rims I would go with the Yokohama Sprada Spec-X. I put these on my Suburban and Tundra. Had Goodyears on the Suburban and Pirelli on the Tundra. It was night and day. The Yokohama stopped the wandering, the road noise and the highspeed vibration. I get a little vibration when cold but get a little heat in them and they are the best. Also check out the ratings @ http://www.tirerack.com/index_w.jsp great comparisons and good feed back from consumers. Hope this helps.
  12. As Walter would say......"Dumba$$es" "I'll bet you cant do it again"
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