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 Topic: Life Expectancy of 4 stroke outboards |
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 Forum: On The Hill Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:37 am Subject: Life Expectancy of 4 stroke outboards |
| s*&t, some of the Sea Tow guys are getting like 10,000 hours on theirs. 4-Strokes will last a long time as long as you take care of them. Some of them have issues like the Yamaha 225 corrosion s ... | |
| Topic: Found this floating near dock a few days ago. Any clue? |
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Forum: Inshore Fish ID Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:02 pm Subject: Found this floating near dock a few days ago. Any clue? |
| Frozzon fish | |
| Topic: Yamaha 225 saltwater series 25" all gauges prop 663 hours |
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Forum: Buy, Sell or Trade.... Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:28 am Subject: Yamaha 225 saltwater series 25" all gauges prop 663 hours |
| What year? | |
| Topic: Releasing bottom fish |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 7:25 am Subject: Releasing bottom fish |
| I ordered and received one from the above link. Once you see it (don't have pic with me), you'll see that you could easily make one from a coat hanger. The one i received was made from stainless wir ... | |
| Topic: Releasing bottom fish |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 7:21 am Subject: Releasing bottom fish |
| Don't know if this will still work, but I got one for free here....
https://www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-to-catch-fish/seaqualizer/seaqualizer-signup/ Tried twice with no luck a few mon ... |
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| Topic: Hurricane Matthew Prep |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:56 pm Subject: Hurricane Matthew Prep |
| Put tie-downs on the chicken coop, (or any other small backyard shed you might have). | |
| Topic: Raycor Filters........Beware. |
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Forum: The Boat Yard Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 8:38 am Subject: Raycor Filters........Beware. |
| Thanks for posting this. I have had the same problem with the last 2 Raycors I purchased, but never any prior units I've bought over the last 10 years. The first defective unit failed like you descr ... | |
| Topic: Grouper Fishing |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:33 am Subject: Grouper Fishing |
| I use 80 and 100lb or 130lb leader. 6ft to 12ft long. | |
| Topic: Mason Inlet |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 1:09 pm Subject: Mason Inlet |
| I've seen it done so many ways, some pretty hilarious, some downright dangerous. But the best way, well...that depends on the situation. Don't get in a hurry and make a bad move. Survey the area and ... | |
| Topic: Recommendations Wanted: Fish Finder/GPS/Sounder Combo |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:57 am Subject: Recommendations Wanted: Fish Finder/GPS/Sounder Combo |
| I put a Garmin 741xs with chirp transducer on my boat last year and love it. Can watch the rigs on the way to the bottom.
Same here, and the prices have come down. |
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| Topic: "sealed" fuel system? |
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Forum: The Boat Yard Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:40 am Subject: "sealed" fuel system? |
| I'm not familiar with sealed fuel systems on boats, but 5 psi on a tank with large flat surfaces is going to cause some flexing for sure. Are you sure 5 psi is correct? | |
| Topic: First offshore boat |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:43 pm Subject: First offshore boat |
| Wow that's a nice first! I'm envious. | |
| Topic: Rich's Inlet |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:05 am Subject: Rich's Inlet |
| Please stay away from Rich's Inlet...very unsafe...and no fish either...really...
Sorry I had too. Actually there has been many accidents in this Inlet, from the Civil War to present day. |
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| Topic: Boat names? |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:38 am Subject: Boat names? |
| [quote="zigzag"]have known a few that named it after their wife, then they get to change the name several times during their boating life, no kidding.[/quote
This is why you should name i ... |
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| Topic: AM I WASTING MY TIME? |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:09 am Subject: AM I WASTING MY TIME? |
| I fished on this boat once in 2014, and I would fish it again. I used their gear because of the no braid policy, and yes it was a old broomstick with a 6/0 penn, 100 lb mono and 12 oz sinker. But I c ... | |
| Topic: 2006 Mercury 200 Opti |
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Forum: How To: Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:13 pm Subject: 2006 Mercury 200 Opti |
| I don't know the details of this particular motor, but I personally would install the bulb. Its got me back to the dock a couple times in my boating history, i.e. fuel pump issues. | |
| Topic: Bottom Reel preferences |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:30 am Subject: Bottom Reel preferences |
| "nice triggers, vermillions, american reds and such"
For this type fishing I love my Shimano Trinidad 20. Been using it 5 years with no maintenance or upgrades. New its pricey; I traded ... |
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| Topic: Marine Power USA- BEWARE!!! |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:44 am Subject: Marine Power USA- BEWARE!!! |
| Chum, sorry to hear about your troubles, hope you get some relief! | |
| Topic: Marine Power USA- BEWARE!!! |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:38 am Subject: Marine Power USA- BEWARE!!! |
| FishFactory, can you elaborate on the 6.0 cam duration and its role in hydrolock? | |
| Topic: Yamaha F250 outboard overheating question |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:27 am Subject: Yamaha F250 outboard overheating question |
| I had a F225 began to overheat (years ago) at idle. Pulled impeller and wear was minimal, but it had taken a set. Replaced pump kit, end of problem. | |
| Topic: rust |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:57 pm Subject: rust |
| Sno Bol. Few seconds, rinse off. | |
| Topic: ultimate bottom reel and rod |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:46 am Subject: ultimate bottom reel and rod |
| He builds rods guys, looking for blanks not production sticks.
I'm not up on the blanks but a Trq25N star drag with 4.9:1 gears would be my reel choice. Just personal preference, I prefer star drag ... |
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| Topic: 150 hpdi fuel pump voltage drop |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:17 pm Subject: 150 hpdi fuel pump voltage drop |
| Check the battery voltage at the battery posts while cranking. Then check the voltage again (while cranking) where the batt cables connect to the engine. I had severe voltage drop due to bad cables ... | |
| Topic: Spanish fish tacos. This one is good!! |
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Forum: NC Seafood Recipes Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:18 am Subject: Spanish fish tacos. This one is good!! |
| Sounds great, but I think I'll need more tequila. 1/4 cup for the recipe and 3/4 cup for me! | |
| Topic: Scotts Hill Marina |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 12:55 pm Subject: Scotts Hill Marina |
| That was $500 well spent for those folks that got passes. Some of my coworkers are very happy about the current situation.
There's nothing cheap about boating. Can't wait till May/memorial weekend ... |
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| Topic: Scotts Hill Marina |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:05 am Subject: Scotts Hill Marina |
| Thanks seabyrd! I'll try to check it out this weekend. I've used Scotts Hill ramp for the last 25 yrs. and need to find an alternative. | |
| Topic: Scotts Hill Marina |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 9:31 am Subject: Scotts Hill Marina |
| The Hampstead Marina is very nice. I used it for about 10 years and it is great. I am less than a mile from the new Wildlife ramp so when it opened I simply couldn't justify the money for the Hampstea ... | |
| Topic: Charters in Key West Late May-June |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:24 am Subject: Charters in Key West Late May-June |
| I don't have direct experience with this but, I would try SpearOne Charters - Steve Rodger in Key West. Problem will be availability. | |
| Topic: Scotts Hill Marina |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:28 am Subject: Scotts Hill Marina |
| have they built a ramp for the forklift to launch boats?
Not unless they have built it in the last couple months. |
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| Topic: Going to Islamorada next week |
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Forum: On The Hill Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:14 am Subject: Going to Islamorada next week |
| Thanks guys for the responses! Now if the wind will just lay down enough. Stevehes, do you happen to remember the Captain's name?
Tmclendon0201, your friend mind sharing the name of a patch reef or ... |
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