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Boat Fishing & Boating A new forum at Striped-Bass.com for those fishing from boats and for boating in general |
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09-25-2002, 04:41 PM
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Which Way Did They Go
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Blackstone, MA
Posts: 1,147
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Winterizing
Okay, I hate to even begin this thread, but.......
As a new boat owner, I could use any advice/suggestions on winterizing. Anybody care to share a list of to do's that have worked well for them??
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"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-25-2002, 07:02 PM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Homer:
For my boat, I flush the wash down system with the pink marine antifreeze and pour a bit in the bildge at the end. I pour it in the cabin drain and let it flow to stern.
Take everything out, and store indoors.
Change the fuel/water separator.
Fill the fuel tank and add fuel stabalizer/winterizing mix (directions on can).
(do this b4 running the engine so some stabalizer gets into the carbs/injectors/separator.
Grease steering and all engine parts.
I have a home made A frame and a heavy duty tarp. Don't cover the power tightly.
Before I cover it, I try to leave all the hatches and doors open for a while to help dry everything out.
Take your batteries out, keep off the concrete floor and fully charged.
Also,,,
I have a nice write up on doing the power. ( I have to dig it out)
I will follow up with you soon and post it here.
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09-26-2002, 07:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Outer Banks NC, Charlestown RI
Posts: 1,053
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Forget winterizing fish it.....LOL. The best action is yet to come.....
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09-26-2002, 09:32 AM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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I'm with you 179, this is a topic for late December.
The delicious white meat of mother COD is right around the corner.
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09-26-2002, 10:14 AM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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~..~..~.. ><((((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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09-26-2002, 10:58 AM
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Which Way Did They Go
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Blackstone, MA
Posts: 1,147
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Hey 179......you should know better.
With the luck I had this season, I might as well have winterized my boat in July.....LOL
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"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-26-2002, 11:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Outer Banks NC, Charlestown RI
Posts: 1,053
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Steve,
Your luck has to change sooner or later, hopefully sooner...Hey I am working on trying to free up on Sunday. Are you still planning on Cape Cod Bay?
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09-26-2002, 01:21 PM
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Which Way Did They Go
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Blackstone, MA
Posts: 1,147
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I am thinking about it. Depends on the weather reports. If I don't get to CC Bay, I'll either hit Cape Cod's south beaches or PJ. I really wanna try for some tuna -- BFT and YFT if possible.
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"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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09-26-2002, 02:01 PM
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I'll go fishing tuna or later
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Leave the dock in Quincy
Posts: 452
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Has anyone heard that there is yellow fin tuna in with the bluefin schools harassing cc bay? i was under the impression that it was all bluefin.
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09-27-2002, 01:36 PM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Yes it seems there are also YFT.
A guy I know said he caught both one day.

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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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10-04-2002, 05:19 PM
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cunning linguist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Ipswich/Chatham
Posts: 57
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storage
i would suggest getting some cheap storage, if you can find it. i found one place in Raynham, MA that has heated storage for $50/mo. keeps me from having to shrinkwrap and worry about freezing for the 4 or so months in the winter
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10-07-2002, 08:10 AM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Would that storage fit 25' of boat motor and trailer???
BTY, are you searching for strippers or stripers ?????? 
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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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10-11-2002, 11:51 AM
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cunning linguist
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Ipswich/Chatham
Posts: 57
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i'm planning on putting the boat away in a couple of weekends - while i'm there, i'll get the 411, talk to the owner and post back.
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10-15-2002, 08:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Weymouth, MA Fore River
Posts: 1,258
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If its "strippers" you search for let me know - maybe i'll tag along - After Striper searching - of course 
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10-15-2002, 08:26 AM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Beetle:
I'm gonna have to pull the boat this weekend.
Are you around to give me an opinion on the gelcoat damage???
BTW, once the boat is away we will be searching (and finding) the elusive two legged striper...... 
Last edited by Van; 10-15-2002 at 08:34 AM..
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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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10-15-2002, 08:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Weymouth, MA Fore River
Posts: 1,258
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Van,
I am off shift until this weekend - then will work Sat. + Sun. 6AM till 6PM  . Be off Monday - then job training Tues. 6AM to 2:30 P.
I'll see you at tomorrows meeting - or if you don't make it - call me, i'll PM my cell # to ya.
Steve
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10-15-2002, 10:53 AM
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zoom
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Beetle:
Tomorrow's meeting ?????
Isn't it next wednesday ???

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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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10-16-2002, 05:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 102
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Van, it is next week -- beetles burnt out from me draggin him around the Vineyard !!
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10-17-2002, 01:50 AM
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><(((">
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Cranston, Rhode Island.
Posts: 847
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COD ?
Hey Guys!
Speaking of Winter,, AND cod,, Can you catch some nice cod in the winter surf/jetty Fishing,? Like around,,,lets say....Bristol,RI-Newport-Warwick,Providence,,,anywhere in Narr. Bay for Surf Casters--if not,,how far do ya have to go by sea (boat) ?? first Year saltwater here,,,never fished in the winter,,,WHAT CAN I STILL CATCH WHEN THE WNTER COMES ? i will go crazy if i can't fish  till spring rolls around LOL!
Thanks in advance!
see ya's
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