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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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03-28-2011, 07:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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Cover still on?
Or have you officially declared it spring and cover is off?
Mine is still on...I was going to take it off this past weekend but the wind was blowing 30 and it was 30 deg. Went inside the boat and it was nice and almost warm in there. I asked myself...Why take it off it is nice in here!
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03-28-2011, 08:01 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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Mine's still on but with 15 min notice off it comes, maybe Wed trail run?
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 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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03-28-2011, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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It's time. Probably this week.
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The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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03-28-2011, 09:02 AM
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#4
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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OT: Bigbo...that is a disturbing avatar you have there.
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03-28-2011, 09:34 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Mine has been on the ground after it blew off a few weeks ago, the tarp that is.The boat cover is still there but I shoot for getting the tin boat ready way before the covered one.
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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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03-28-2011, 09:38 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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took mine off this weekend. made some minor updates, and put the batteries in. froze my arse off.
need to bring it to MTC next weekend to get ready. I need a new throttle, mine broke in half last year on my last trip, my coat snagged on it and because it was so cold, the plastic was brittle and snapped.
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03-28-2011, 09:39 AM
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#7
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
OT: Bigbo...that is a disturbing avatar you have there.
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 My grandson picked that one. |
The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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03-28-2011, 09:42 AM
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Who says there's no fish in CT
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Milford, CT
Posts: 333
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This coming weekend I'll be taking mine off. I already did the spring clean up in the yard this past weekend so I can focus totally on getting the boat ready for the next couple of weeks before I drop her in. In addition to cleaning, waxing etc, I',m going to add satellite radio, install new speakers, flush mount the vhf into the console and maybe add colored LED lighting under the gunnels and change out the spreader for LED.
Do you guys re-use your shrink wrap. I'm thinking I may be able to get another year out of it if I take it off carefully.
Marc Z
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03-28-2011, 09:45 AM
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Who says there's no fish in CT
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Milford, CT
Posts: 333
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Just saw the post below about reusing shrink wrap. Thanks
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03-28-2011, 09:54 AM
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#10
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Central
Posts: 1,280
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Its off but, I cheated. we're trout fishin now my friends and I around here until the striped ones head north.
I told my buddie I got a class at 230. he said, "well you're miss that then aren't you?". god damn it, Here we go. SPRING = GPA PLUMETING  |
something clever and related to fishing
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03-28-2011, 12:07 PM
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#11
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Whats a cover ?
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LETS GO BRANDON
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03-28-2011, 12:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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never put one on her.
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03-28-2011, 12:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Marblehead, MA
Posts: 865
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Cover is still on but I cut a rat hole so i can get in and do some electrical work....
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03-28-2011, 12:45 PM
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#14
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
Posts: 1,501
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Never put one on! Volvo trim tabs installed, autopilot next!
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03-28-2011, 02:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Braintree, MA
Posts: 98
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I need to change out the impeller this year, but closing on a house Friday, so my season could be shot. I'll take the cover off, get batteries in, and drop it off at mechanic in a week or so. Paint the bottom and maybe try to wax the outside so I can get in for May 1st. Topside needs a good buff and polish, but that will be done in the water if at all this year.
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Mako 192 w/ Suzuki DF150
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03-28-2011, 03:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Between a rock and a hard place
Posts: 540
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Cover is still on, I can get in and do a lot of the pre-season stuff with the cover in place. If I take it down too early I'll have all kinds of tree pollen everywhere before I get it in the slip
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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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03-28-2011, 03:36 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saltyric
a rat hole so i can get in....
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Yep, that's a good analogy..... 
Second year on my custom from boatcoversdirect.com, so can get in anytime and close it up when done. Couple weeks.... |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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03-28-2011, 05:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: On the ocean
Posts: 209
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You guys cover your boats???  |
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03-28-2011, 06:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hull, MA
Posts: 512
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cover is off. going to put in new battery cables and switch. rewire console and the in it goes. slip is available apr 15
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03-28-2011, 06:22 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
Second year on my custom from boatcoversdirect.com, so can get in anytime and close it up when done.
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These are nice covers that is what I use.
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Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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03-28-2011, 06:30 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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Covered untill the maple tree buds that's hanging over it. Those red buds make a mess.
I'll pull the shafts out and do new stuffing boxes and cutlass bearings first.
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03-28-2011, 07:23 PM
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#22
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Central
Posts: 1,280
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cover was off today . It was nice out there we managed to find a spot out of the wind with some fish stacked up near by. Doctor reccomended striper fever medicine. Forgot the long johns...... doh. if it werent for the sun i woulda been a popsicle. took like 2 hours to get the feeling back in my toes
Stevie was trying to cast inbetween browns eating his fly.
The kid hauled one in on a rooster tail  |
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03-29-2011, 04:59 AM
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#23
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,418
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My cover is coming off for the first time in 3 years. We were on a couple of boats in Thailand over the last couple weeks and the wife did ok on dramamine so we're gonna give it a shot. Wish me luck!
Fuel has been kept stabilized so I'm hopeful the engine will start without too much trouble. I know I need new batteries. I also have a couple flats on the trailer. Other than the obvious things I'd be interested in anyone's short check list of what to do first to get her ready for the season. Brushing up on Chapman's is also on my list.
Tight lines!
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03-29-2011, 05:35 AM
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#24
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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I would drain and discard the fuel, (or try and run it thru your car and dilute it with good fuel, unless there is oil mixed in it.) replace the water pump (which will be shot after sitting in one place for 3 years), replace plugs and hoses that look soft and look over everything electrical. Lots of things will be stiff and need some lube as well. Trailers get ornery as well with non-use. Look over your saftey gear (your flares have expired)
If your wife has side effects from dramamine or it doesn't seem to work then you might look into the tiny ear patch (scopolamine?). I have seen these work unbelievably well but you need to get a prescription for it. (just ask your doc) I keep a few on the boat in my first aid kit if anyone has martian-like symptoms but you really need to put them on a few hours before you head out.
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03-29-2011, 06:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
Posts: 1,501
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Like Jim said try scopolamine but ask for the pills. The patch lasts 3 days, the pills give you more flexibility as you use one a day.
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03-29-2011, 09:20 AM
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#26
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Portland
Posts: 209
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The cover is still on....looks like a late spring this year.
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Nothing happens until something moves.
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03-29-2011, 10:24 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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Comes off tonight..dunking Thursday!
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Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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03-29-2011, 11:00 AM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 3,296
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cover still on. no sight of unveiling until probably at least after tax day...
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i bent my wookie
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03-29-2011, 12:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bridgewater, MA
Posts: 2,031
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Bringing her home from winter storage (friends summer home) this weekend. Takes me a week to get her ready and will splash for the 2011 season weekend of 4/9-10.
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--Mike Malone
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03-30-2011, 04:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 211
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The cover is still on, have though about removing it, but I'm hearing more snow is on the way so it's going to stay on for now. Hopefully this is just an April Fool's joke, think spring!
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Tight Lines!!!!
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