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02-22-2009, 12:45 PM
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In the Hole II
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 188
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Are you getting the spring boat itch?
With the changing of the clocks in 2 weeks and having gone to the boat show...I have the boating itch bad. Been doing boat related project all weekend, from building a radar mount, to cleaning and rebuilding reels.
What are you doing to help cure the itch  ? |
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02-22-2009, 01:55 PM
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Get off my Rock
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 208
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I'm still a few weeks away from starting.
I need to purchase 2 new batteries, new strap for winch, new fire extinguisher. The trailer needs 6 new rollers, haven't checked the lights yet but they probably need something.
I still have some weld issues on the t-top that need fixing, anygood welders in the area?.
Pre season maintenance sucks but the benefits later are worth it.
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02-22-2009, 03:57 PM
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In the Hole II
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 188
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I have a battery that was weak last year that I threw on the charger and it is not taking a charge, so I am due for a new battery.
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02-22-2009, 05:14 PM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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HE[[ YES !!!!!
Getting ready to order the new electronics and thru hull x-ducer.
Already bought oil for the season.
Looking for a new Tuna rod, and I'm ready to order another 50W reel.
So I guess you could say I'm trying to scratch that itch...  |
~..~..~.. ><((((º>
Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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02-23-2009, 08:46 AM
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Get off my Rock
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 208
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Quote from Van (Looking for a new Tuna rod, and I'm ready to order another 50W reel.)
Bass Pro has a promotion going on starting in a few days. I believe you can save $100 on this reel, might want to check it out.
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02-23-2009, 10:02 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
Posts: 2,608
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I took the cover off the skiff a couple of weeks ago when we had that warm stretch. I also turned the motor over on the muffs and was happy that she ran good. I'll probably splash her in March or sooner. My buddy has an oyster farm and I could help him out seeing I slurp enough of them for free! My reel is ready to go and I need to purchase another one for a new/used rod I'm getting soon. I'm definetly itchy to get out again. 
Last edited by MarshCappa; 02-23-2009 at 10:02 AM..
Reason: spelling
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"Sunshine Day Dream"
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02-23-2009, 08:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Chatham, MA
Posts: 424
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definitely doing some work to the new boat this weekend. Not sure what yet but I'll probably find something to break/fix.
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02-24-2009, 10:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Getting ready tow ork on the boat, but it was too cold this past weekend.
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02-28-2009, 08:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: North River
Posts: 192
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OK boys, calm down it's still February. At least till tomorrow...........
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02-28-2009, 09:13 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,044
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I can't take it anymore!!!
Spent most of the day, workin' on the electronics hooking up the new gps and stereo, mounted my ol' Scotty downriggers (used in Washington for salmon), fired her up to burn out all the fuel stabilizer and if its not too windy this afternoon,, going to take the family out for a spring test drive for an hour or so,....
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02-28-2009, 12:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Port Jefferson
Posts: 34
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I also can't stand it anymore so I spent some bucks (helpin' out the country! lame excuse I know) ordered me a long longed for Power Pole for my shallow water stripers.
We're a funny breed. If we can't fish, we piss away money on more stuff then we'll ever need (at least I do)
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02-28-2009, 03:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Calm down, it's still feb and we have snow coming the next few days  |
LETS GO BRANDON
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02-28-2009, 05:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Port Jefferson
Posts: 34
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Boat Fever
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
Calm down, it's still feb and we have snow coming the next few days |
If this were ancient grease you'd be slayed! |
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03-02-2009, 01:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 119
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Put the tires back on, removed jackstands, uncovered the boat. Wanted to get it in for some glass work before putting the seats and electronics back and then..... 12" of crap!
Slinger
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03-03-2009, 11:54 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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not now, snow covered, again
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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03-03-2009, 07:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
not now, snow covered, again
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I'll bet on 1 or 2 more storms before the month is over,
so keep the covers on ! |
LETS GO BRANDON
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03-04-2009, 09:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Between a rock and a hard place
Posts: 540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
I'll bet on 1 or 2 more storms before the month is over,
so keep the covers on !
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The one thing you can count on about weather in New England is that you can't count on the weather in New England, I'm keeping the wrap on! |
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day ...
show him where to fish and ... you'll be sorry
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03-04-2009, 10:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Branford, ct
Posts: 4
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spring
wraps and parkas til end of march i bet.
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03-04-2009, 11:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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Might start compunding and waxing the hull this coming weekend, it's supposed to be warm out.
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03-04-2009, 12:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 4,834
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I have been spending way to much time protesting for global warming.
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03-04-2009, 01:43 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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last year I was so anxious I uncovered in early March which was a bad move.
I'll uncover the first week of April, wash/wax and paint the bottom. Then some minor work. 3rd week of April I plan on getting her engine ready and tuned up. Also live well needs to be replaced. In the water the 4th week of April and fishing the first weekend in May.
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03-08-2009, 04:46 PM
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In the Hole II
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 188
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It was so hard this weekend, not to go down to the boat yard and uncover the boat and start my projects. I can;t wait til she is the water on April 7th.  |
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