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If you want to test it you can tape the transducer on the hull location and then put enough water in the bottom to submerge the face of it. The signal you get will be equal to the one if it was bonded in place. Art

JPD you are correct bud.The hull temp is slow to respond and you also get thermal heat from any electronics or motor. Art

Looks like a great place to be. I wish the U.S. and Cuba would make nice so I can meet you their someday. Art

Some of the best catfishing in the area are from the Potomac river. Hope this helps. Art

Your well should definitely NOT be used for drinking. If you have bug bits and organic contaminants. The Brita is not a organic filtration system and the U.V. will not sterilize organic matter. One of the criteria for U.V. to eliminate bacteria is a clean water source without colloids (fine sediment)and low mineral content. High sulfur and iron can both be removed with the correct systems but they will cost you some what to install. The main reason for well casings is to make the water seep past the organic stage of the aquifer and then filter thru the surrounding inert soil it also promotes the water source to rise from below. It is important to also make sure that you have a good well head seal to keep the bugs, organics from getting into the water table. It takes one mouse/mole to send you all to the hospital even though you are not drinking it. I would encourage you to have a professional test the waters condition both mineral and contaminates and then have a system designed for it.While it seems like an unneeded cost now when you can turn on the tap and drink it you will be safer and happier I am sure. Art

While it seems unfair on one hand if the insurance company does not have more money coming in than going out it will close then no one has insurance. I have 2 term life policies, health,2 motorcycles,4 autos,a boat and 2 million in business insurance all so I can sleep at night. Their seems not to be an answer that takes the sting out of your troubles but I hope you can get the insurance you need for your peace of mind. Art

With patients I was able to get the set from 2 different sources and it was only 1450.oo. The old 575 is going to the smaller boat and the smaller boat unit Black and white sounder Garmin is going to a friend who doesn't have a unit. With this unit making 2 boats and a friend happy it seems pretty reasonable. Art

I had the big boat hauled today so I could finish installing the transducers.I got it all wired up and it was off to play with it. I must say it is a really powerful fishing tool. I went out to 4 ft of water and turned on the sidescan and set it off to scan 30 ft left and right. I was able to see clearly rocks, weeds and navigation pilings. The bait fish did not show up or I haven't found out what they look like yet.I then went out to deeper water and set up for bottom scanning. I was using the 200 khz on the sonar and 800 khz on the lss-1 unit. The difference once set up is amazing. The 800 looks more like an x ray than a sonar unit. The sonar would show a small red bump and the sounder would show a small hump/rock. In the water column the red blips would show up as ghost shadows either tight as a fish or gapping as a bait ball. I still have alot to learn but after 1 1/2 hrs it looks like a tool that is very useful for anyone who fishes in water that is usually over 20 ft. Art

Ding ding ding we have a winner!!! Thanks when they refreshed the site it got lost in the shuffle. Besides you never know when you might need a good blackmail picture. Art

Does anyone have the picture of one of the mod's in a dress??? I can't find it. Art

I have found that 7:1 very useful when crankin for predator fish while 5:1 good for baitfishing. Both ratios have the power needed to haul in 50 lb cats both quality reels have lasted me for 4 years now and counting. Art

Yup OFC is a family place after all. Art

If that blows your mind hows about this. I live in a small place called Hamilton Virginia USA and I come to find out my next door neighbor is also a member of OFC.....small world eh? Art

I am using mozilla with no issues. The only add I get is in the header and if I am not logged in then the 2nd post is an ad. You can P.M. Rick with the info on your computer so he can see what the issue is. Art

So you wish to challenge me to a beer drinking contest??? O wait I don't drink often never mind. Hows about a game of roe sham boe instead? Art

It's a tiller so I will start the bidding at $1.00.

I come here for the advertisements and the free beer. Art

I sure wish y'all would keep your cold weather up North were it belongs I went from 85F to 42F in less than 6 hours. Art

a small can filled with sand and then a little gas works in a survivor type situation. Legal statement this can kill you. Art

naw Daves so short they would be at a respectable height. Now if Roy gets his picture.... then it would be a different story. Art

What no one has taken their girlfriend/wife to Subway for lunch and then taken a picture of their girlfriend/wife kissing Dave? Ya,ll are slipping. Art

It seems Dave needs to eat a little more he looks kind of thin from the side. If you decide to take Joe up on his idea I think the Southern Contingency should be entered automatically. Art

I think I found your problem........Console rules Art

Good news Cabelos has them in stock and shipping as of 4/6/10. Art

Good luck on by Friday. Even the major distributors are back ordered. I have the hds7 sent out the next day but the lss-1 seems to be in very short supply. Cabelos does not even have an expected back order date. Art