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  1. I start with a fresh water rinse, followed by a silicone squeege, then finish with optics cleaner made by Zeiss along with a microfiber cloth. If I have waterspots, allowing the Zeiss spray to soak a bit tends to loosen them up.
  2. During two different inspections, the USCG strongly recommended that my epirb be mounted where it could float free in the event of a sinking. This struck me as odd, considering that mine is a manual release! I'd prefer to keep mine in and tethered to my ditch bag, but instead, I bought a plb for the ditch bag, and will be mounting the epirb on the railing behind the helm chair.
  3. Thanks for the update. Did anyone find out how far North this journey will reach?
  4. Same here. Have the round rod holder mount. Stores nicely in a very tight canvas sack. We only use ours at the dock, so it stays in the dockbox. I would think it would be awfully noisy, rattling around in storage somewhere. It gets very hot, very quickly which is great for steaks, but if there is a little wind, it is difficult to keep burning consistently low enough for chicken. Just like the previous posters, I would go for the bigger model with more adjacent work area next time.
  5. OK, thanks. Is there more information about this being posted elsewhere?
  6. I think I missed something...Is Jay going to bring the RS34 up the east coast of the US, or just the east coast of FL?
  7. Thanks for the response. The only references I've gotten so far have been commercial ones, but that is still a good indicator of their quality. They also produce a line of products for outboards. That I what I am attempting to learn more about.
  8. Anyone had any experience with this product/company or heard anything about them?
  9. When I had a boat surveyed prior to purchase, all of the surveyors advertised that they had a device that could determine if there was water in the hull. If there is anything to that, maybe you could consult a surveyor before you start cutting holes in your whaler. I am sorry to hear that happened to your old Whaler. I hope that the impact was minimal. I've got a '71 21' Outrage that we regard as a member of the family! She is all original finish (not perfect) and trim, but on her second bow railing, third engine, third trailer, and fourth full set of electronics.
  10. Mine are located in the console, which was on my prerequisite list when purchasing a boat. They are in a separate compartment from the head, and there are vents on either side. They are not boxed, just strapped down on battery trays with rubber terminal protectors. The cables look to be 1/0 or 2/0 - nearly as big around as a 30 amp shore power cord.
  11. I have been very satisfied with St. Croix rods. Their good lines are made in the US, they stand behind them if you have any problems, and they are nicely finished. I am half way through upgrading all of my spinning rods to St. Croix and have added four of their casting rods as well.
  12. I've never owned a boat that did not need a little touch up at the manufacturer's expense. I have always been pleased that the mfgs were willing to step up and cover all of the costs. People who work with fiberglass have forgotten more about it than I would ever know, so I would always take the advice of a pro or two and proceed with repairs as recommended. I have been fortunate, that I have never had a boat turn out less than perfect after the repairs, but I have always purchased used boats. If faced with that situation, and there was no way to return the boat to new condition, I would be inclined to ask the mfg to exchange the boat for another.
  13. My F250s used to run great on the muffs. After the water pumps were replaced they will no longer run on the muffs, but work great in the water? I'm liking the stock tank idea mentioned earlier (much earlier) in this thread. Besides keeping the water above the cav plate and catching the pee water, are there any issues with running the engines in "recirculated" water? It would sure save the water from my well.
  14. Were: Bahama, Yellowfin, RockSalt, Intrepid, or Edgewater represented at the show? If they were, would you tell me on what pages they appear?
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