Recent content by goinsfishin

I just purchased a new to me 1997 2520. Looking forward to all the tips on nthis board.

Not really true........re-read the nav rules. Specifically Rule 5 - maintain lookout and Rule 7 - Avoiding risk of collision Basically all vessels are required to take any and all actions necessary to avoid a collision, including full stop, reversing course or drastic maneuvers. These rules...

Guys, I'm playing with some ideas on a rocket launcher and need 3 clamp-on adjustable rod holders that fit 1 1/4 inch diameter to play with.....I don't really want to pay retail for something I'm gonna be replacing with custom welded ones in the near future... If anyone has some I could borrow...

I have the 14 modV with Bennet 24x9's.....when headed dead into or quartering the snotty chop I trim the motor all the way down and then trim the tabs as much as needed to get the bow down and stable......may be a wet ride but we have squeezed 5 grown men and a large dog in the cabin...

Take your standard danforth style anchor, drill a hole in the back plate big enough for the shackle on the chain. Hook your chain to the back hole you just drilled, run the chain along the shank and zip tie to the shackle hole. You now have a self releasing Danforth. When you get stuck motor...

Start with changing that old dirty Racor.....good filters but they do get clogged up and will cause the exact symptoms you are describing.

Give it more throttle.......

I fish from Deale and do very well around Thanksgiving.....no need to run to the PP. Fish are right out front.....start at 81A, point towards the 82, when you get there turn around and point at the condo at The Beach......fish are generally in the 40-45 ft depth but will move around. You'll have...

Save the time, effort, money and PIA of carpet wearing and coming loose. Keep the gelcoat look and buy a Buddy heater to take the chill off.

Here's what I did a couple years ago http://classicparker.com/phpBB2/viewtop ... highlight=. Didnt have to deal with carpet, attached wood mounting blocks direct to the hull with 5200. If you have carpet you could carefully trim it and then 5200. They have held up for 2 seasons with no problems...

Dave, Don't give up on trolling yet.....it's been a slow bite this season but it turned on Tuesday and the fish are headed out of the rivers....the big bite is on.....gonna rock for the next couple weeks......PM WMorgan on tidalfish with an email address he'll send you a sure fire spread. Go to...

Gotta love the high-tech steering system.

Thanks guys, Its been raining all day and I havnt been able to check the shaft but it was turning fine, just doesn't seem to be positioned right. Dale, Both manuals I have - a Clymers and a Seloc, neither worth a damn, list the reassembly sequence as neutral....does the Yammie manual specify...

Need some help or advice on an 89 Yamaha 200……replaced my water pump impeller about a month ago with my stepson assisting…..I’ve probably done a hundred of these over the years so no problem……finally got around to test running the engine today and found no reverse. Pulled the LU and reset the...

I installed one in December. Went with this model http://www.21st-century-goods.com/page/ ... BATTSAVSE6 . Also got the regulator unit. So far it brought both batteries up to full charge and has kept them there. Mounted the unit on the forward center of the cabin. One selling point is the 10...