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What, n o replies? hhmmmm. I know at least some of you have been there. I promise not to steel your fish if you share.

Hi Guys, It's been a while since i have been on due to work but here I am. I am thinking about a run to the Lobster Claw and have never been there so I have no idea what to expect or do to make for a good trip. I have a World Cat 250DC with 200 gallons of gas, Raymarine(no radar) so I am confident the boat can handle the run. I mostly run about 5 miles out with light to medium gear so I am sure I will need to beef that up a bit. Any suggestions for what I need to catch some fish out there and what I should target, and what gear is recommended? The trip will most likely be within the next month if all goes well. If anyone out there is in the Sea Isle City, NJ area and wants to buddy boat out, I am up for that for sure. Might even consider taking someone on my boat as well. Keep in mind it is a first for me and I am definitly not a profisherman so patience is required. So any of you who have been there beofre, please chime in and unload your advice and info at will

I'd like to get my hands on a pair of those

I picked up a set of Native sunglasses at the beginning of the season this year and they have been great. They were not rediculously expensive and they came with a set of low light lenses which helped out on some night trips. Not the best low lights I have seen but better than nuthin. The lenses are pretty duable too. I have just wiped them on my shirt after geing salt sprayed all day and no scratches at all. http://www.nativeyewear.com/

Wish I had been there to take advantage.

Anyone recently refinanced their boat? I am looking to maybe beat a 6.5 loan through BOA. Any suggestions?

How bright are they? I was thinking of adding a few strips to the hard top but don't want to overdo it.

I know there are lots of LED posts out there but has anyone used them from these guys? They seem priced right. http://www.oznium.com/flexible-led-marine-strips

Just wanted to throw a kudos out to the folks at Autotether. I was having an issue with mine which I got during a group buy here on RB, and shot off an e-mail for some help. I got a reply right away from Ed with instructions on returning it to have them look at it. I sent it in on the 16th with kind of a general, "I am having a problem and don't know what it is" note inside. The problem started after I changed batteries so it very well may have been my own doing something stupid or the o-ring not being put back right or something. Well today I get a box from Autotether and low and behold, its a whole new unit and fob. It's even the new white version. Much better match to the color of the boat. I didn't even miss a day on the water without it. Thanks guys for a great product and great support! John p.s. My dock neighbors really like the fact that they have to yell at me that "some alarm" just started going off on my boat when I forget to take the fob off my belt when I am taking stuff from the boat to the car. I think one of them was looking into picking up a unit for themselves after I told them what it was all about.

I finally got to install my TT system last weekend. It was really not that hard to deal with without it on there but with it it is a big improvement. I was on calm bay waters as well as a pretty rough day in the ocean running fast and the TT makes it easier to level out and adjust for changing seas. It took a few minutes to get the hang of the new feel but it now just feels more responsive and natural. Installation on my 250DC was a snap. The control cables are right behind the access plate. I did have to extend the ground wire but that was no problem. less than fifteen minutes and I was leaving the dock to try it out. Very happy with it.

Only question I have is if he was spotted by a boater, why didn't they stop and pick him up? I assume if it was a ship or larger vessel it makes sense but normally the term "boater" would not be used for such a vessell.

Just as I was thinking that I would not be reaching in for the carcus with a hungry shark so close....... Great video!

I posted before but this is a better shot. This is about a mile off Sea Isle City, NJ

Hey guys, Just a few pics from a recent back bay flounder trip. Mostly shorts and one or two close to the mark. We did manage to bring home some keepers for a couple of good meals. The angler in the pics is the fish killer of the boat this year. At 14 she hooks her own bait and de-hooks the catch. She has a higher flounder count than me, plus she she cleans her catch too! There are a couple of shots of her taking the fillet knife in hand for the first time. I have to say, she did a great job. And of course there is a ReelBoating t-shirt in the pics . I think that gets me a years free membership to the site doesn't it? Anyway, was a great day on the water for all. All but the fish that is. Enjoy.

No, sort of. I test them when I clean the boat most times. My anchor locker drains to the bildge on one side so when I hose down the line I normally will add water to make sure the pump kicks in. The other hull gets the same treament. Also when I do a real good overall cleaning, about every other week, I wash down the lower compartments and storage areas which will drain to the bilge. I also have manual on buttons so I can check the pumps themselves. So far that is the only time the bildges have seen water. They are dry every time I check them. Knock on wood. I have tested them before running out but usually that is either when I have to clean it up before heading out or when giving it a real good cleaning and getting mildew out. I will hose it all down real well so the pumps come on then once I am running it gets the rest of the water out when it all runs aft to the pumps. If I knew of a leak no matter how small, she would not leave the dock until it was fixed. Small leaks can turn into big ones fast and never where it is convenient. Working pumps can fail just as fast. Fortunatly I have no through hulls below the water line to leak and the drain plugs have never cause me any issues. I would think that if I was leaking at the dock it was because I have a hole in a hull and then its time to haul out. Any problem the boat would have that affects floating, running or steering will keep me tied to the dock until fixed. I have no desire to use my Sea Tow benefits and I am a little rusty on my Mayday voice.