Recent content by DeLawterJ

This is going to be a can of worms but any help I can get is going to be appreciated. There is a 2501 DV that is for sale and it is at the right price however that price also comes with twin 225s with 1500 hours. The motors are 2006 and they say they are in good shape. I know there are motors...

I was on Cuttyhunk island this past week and I saw a 1701 CC Parker. What year were these made??

There is a ton of info on stripers247.com. I would also pm on that board Roccus, he is the man when it comes to this JD

I am considering moving my boat to a whole new area that will grant me the ability to tuna fish and hit deeper water. I currently run a 1801 and love it. The issue is, I need a bigger boat. I am trying to decide 23 DV CC or the 23 Sport Cabin. Does anyone out there have any issues with the...

I wanted to ask those who might have some experience with this subject and might help me make an educated decision. I have been wanting to replace the dreaded cooler seat in my 1801 and have finally had it. I have two options my boat yard has a used one that is in need of a good cleaning that...

uuhhh.....so I fixed it. There was a ton of build up on the positive battery ring that needed to be scraped off. Cheap and easy fix but a great learning experience JD

So its 4:15am and I am not fishing I am writing to you for some help. We went out last night and everything was fine. We had the gps, spot light, deck lights, and motor all working at the same time at intermittent times. This morning turn on the battery lower the motor and turn the...

Does anyone have a good leaning post fabricator? I now know what width I want and now its time to pull the trigger. Thank you!!

The issues I have with an electric are 1) the cost 2) I have an 18ft that has on battery and with all the other gadgets I dont want to push it. JD

I am looking for a chum grinder. I have looked online and have seen ones upwards of 300. I think that is a little steep. Let me know JD

I talked to the boys at custom and you were right they were spot on and very friendly. The only thing is my boat is under wrap and I have no idea what size I should get. T Does anyone have a size they preferred when doing this project

I have an 18 ft and I want to replace the dreaded cooler seat with a leaning post. I know there is a great post on this however does anyone know the best size? The other question is aluminum vs stainless steal. Aluminum is less expensive but I have no idea which is better. If anyone has an...

Seeing that this is boating spending 12 bucks vs 1200 I will take a peek at the impeller. Now here is the fun part, how difficult is this to do. I have looked at some sites and some one help me out here. Can this be done with the boat still in the water? ie lift the engine out and work from...

We hit a snag dropping the boat in this weekend and I want to know how badly I screwed up. The battery was dead and I jumped the battery with jumper cables at the ramp. The engine started up and then we backed her into the water. The motor was out of the water for no more then 20 sec at...

Does anyone know what the regulations for using a cast net for bait only in MA? JD