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My Yamaha 130 was stuck in the elevated position. The only way to use it was to loosen the relief valve. The trim worked. After research, I shipped the trim/tilt unit to Five Star Marine Service in Port Richey, FL. They repaired it and shipped it back. Fast professional service. I...

I would like to add a tackle cabinet under my leaning post. My question is for the experienced marine carpenters. I expect I will use marine plywood since King Starboard is so expensive and I don't want to buy a Starboard welder for one simple project. Should I machine out the cabinet...

These are a set of 18' Lee outriggers that mount on the gunwale. They include the bases that mount in the gunwale, the outriggers, and a new Rupp kit for setting them up. I am asking $400, freight would be extra. The Lee website has mounting instructions. Phone is Two 0 seven, Seven 76- Five...

I installed a t-top on my 1800. It had a 3' stainless whip on a nylon ratchet mount on the side of the console. I'm looking to put a new antenna on the t-top. I searched this site for discussions about antennas and read the recommendations. I have no experience other than the radio that is...

Yarmouth Boat Yard announced it is adding Parker to its lines of boats. I kept my Parker in a slip there, and used their service department. Their service department is great. Yarmouth is more easily accessible to southern Maine and eastern New Hampshire boaters. For those boaters, this is a...

The dry weight for an 1801 is listed as 1,950 pounds. I have an 1800, don't know if it has a different dry weight. Mine has a Yamaha 130 Salt Water, plus a 30 gallon bait well, a Minn Kota trolling motor with two batteries, and anchor. I think the gas tank is 40 gallons. Those are the main...

It is time to replace a cross member on my boat trailer. The U-bolts and straight bolts have enough rust to lead me to expect trouble when removing the nuts. I think I will break the bolts when I start turning off the nuts, unless I remove the rust on the threads. I would like to remove the...

I hope this helps someone. This is how my 72 pound thrust trolling motor is mounted on my 1800's bow. It is about parallel to the port side, atop the anchor locker.

My 1800 needs new liners. The stains inside and out just won't come out. They work, but look grungy. Can anyone tell me where to get new liners for the rod holders on a '98 1800? Does anyone know the manufacturer of the rod holders? 45 degree angle, 7" at the shortest point, 1.75 OD

I wanted to share my happiness about finding a great deal on good, used Lee Outriggers. The bases are 1 3/4", gunnel mounts, 16' poles. They came without rigging, but I found a new Rupp premium double rigging kit for $55. I will have a set of rigged outriggers for a little more than a good...

I put a factory leaning post on my 1800 to replace the swingback seat. My boat is under shrink wrap for the winter here in Maine. I want to add some rod holders to the rail behind the seat. Can you tell me what size I should acquire to fit the rail behind the seat so I don't have to wait...

In this PC world, I am sure I will offend someone. I am just passing this along, it made me smile. If you don't have a sense of humor, I am truly sorry for you. At least this is about a fisherman. A fisherman from Maine gets pulled over by a New Hampshire State Trooper for speeding. The...

I had one of the best days of my life on Saturday. My 3 adult children and me out fishing and touring, laughing and joking, learning and loving. They all got a chance to handle the boat. One of my sons cooked a striped bass we caught after our trip. He likes to cook for us and make up new...

Sagadahoc and Platts. I want to program them into my GPS. Thanks.

I have a Penn 704 (greenie) that I would like to pair up with a new rod for tuna (footballs). I would like to stay at or under 7'. If I build one, which blank and guides would you recommend? If I buy, I want to stay under $200. Thanks, Ron.

I want you all to know that Dale drove an hour to meet me today to instruct me on filling the screw holes from my seat base, that I am replacing with a leaning post. He drove an hour and spent an hour of his Sunday with me. He was free with sharing his knowledge and his materials. He made...

I am removing the seat on my 1800 in favor of a Parker leaning post, the one they are putting on the new 1801. When I remove the seat, I want all the little holes to be sealed. Do I just push 5200 in the hole? Will it stay?

But my smile was just as big. As it was for the other 5 similar fish I took on Monday! (Released after pictures)> :D :D

I received an e-mail from my Maine Parker dealer today offering his assistance with "info on their Boatline" that Parker was sending me. Now my interest is piqued. I didn't receive anything yet from Parker. I don't know anything about the Boatline. :D :D :?: :?:

Has Parker removed the link for its dealers? I wanted to find the closest dealer's phone number, and I couldn't find the link on the web site. Is Newburyport the closest to Portland, Maine?