Mister G

YEP, coached my boys (football and baseball) all the way into HS and even coached one year with my youngest at HS baseball. In little league I coached years with my buddy Mike and had a great time......later we umpired together......and then went out for a few cold ones.... we would think back about some of the boys we coached and I remember Mike saying, this kid and that kid will be in jail someday and he hit it right on the nose......but most turned out to great assist to the community..... I just wish my grandchildren were closer so I could coach them as well.......

Make sure you guys take the INSURANCE option on that boat .........

I think most of you guys are NUTS and need to go fishing once in while......

limeyangler, I have a 2015 E-TEC and love it..........they PURR just as quiet as any Merc/Yammy 4 stroker but not as quiet as a Honda. It's has a strong hole shot yet it gets great gas mileage.....also the self winterization is the cat's meow........check it out..... I have a 90 "HO" that is really a 115 hp detuned to 90+ hp.....with the 10% manufactures are allowed it really has 115 hp at the low end then tops off to 99 hp at the top end. If you need extra torque for a heavy boat/passengers ask about the 90 "HO".....if not with a 16' boat you will probably not need it.. The regular 90 is a inline 3 cylinder engine while the 90 "HO" is a V-4 that has better choices in props.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BCcOWnm7zo

When I purchased my 2015 Polar Kraft I had my choice of a E-TEC, Merc, Honda or Yammy......

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Actually the E-TEC's and especially the G2 are now catching up and will probably take over in another 5-7 years.

You must be thinking of the movie "The Great Outdoors" with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd.....during the scene where Roman is grilling lobsters. The other movie "Summer Rental" only had John Candy in it........no Aykroyd.

I haven't had that experience...........it's more like a boat/motor/prop/ with proper weight distribution works best. If the boat is under powered nothing is going to change that problem unless you remove the lard butt in the rear of the boat.......LOL

You might already be getting all you can out of a 4 stroke Merc..........it's not a 2 stroker and never will be......it is what it is......... Last resort, get a E-TEC and watch the huge difference in the hole shot.......

I will only say that spitting four ways is nothing but trouble waiting among all of you...... But if you insist on this expenditure (not a investment) then invest ONLY the amount you are comfortable of walking away from and letting the 3 other families fighting over........ the internal fights will happen. GOOD LUCK you are going to need it.

We use to go there until the now tree huggers owners took over............the OLD couple was FANTASTIC to deal with......had a huge pile of firewood that was FREE....the new owners charge for a 5 gallon bucket of GREEN wood that will not burn.........now (haven't been there in about 7-10 years) the younger couple that took over raised prices and gave me a hard time when I took a half limit of walleyes to the cleaning station for that's night dinner. Butterflies and artistic paintings just don't do it for me and they soon learned that was not their clientele so now I see the are once again pushing for anglers to join them. TOO LATE.........

I went about 20+ years without insurance in my old but, but now with the new rig I have insurance again.

Out of Date flares............now that funny....

However, Cabela's is expensive...........and getting more expensive every time I shop there.........Grrrrrrr

This could be part of your problem...............just say.....

Cabela's Policy on items with their name on it........ Cabela’s Brand clothing and footwear is guaranteed against defects in workmanship for the lifetime of the product under normal wear and tear.

Actually Cabela's policy on electronics is only 60 days......it clearly stated in their return policy page...... * Note that our 90-day return policy does not apply to the following items: Firearms: all sales are FINAL. Once purchased, firearms become the property of the owner. Please examine and test your firearm within the first 30 days of receiving it. Within this first 30 days if the firearm is defective we will exchange it. After 30 days we will assist you in returning the item to the manufacturer for warranty determination and/or repair. Please retain the box in case a return is required. Abuse, incorrect use or subjecting the firearm to extreme conditions may invalidate the warranty. Please call 1.800.265.6245 to discuss firearm issues prior to any return. Ammunition, Gun Powders and Primers may not be returned due to safety considerations. National Brand Optics, Electronics and Gasoline Engine-Powered Items may be returned within 60 days of purchase with the original sales receipt. The item must be returned in its original packaging and with all accompanying manuals and accessories. After 60 days these items must be returned to the manufacturer. Optics include: Binoculars, Scopes, Spotting Scopes, Range Finders, Sights and Sunglasses. Electronics include: GPS, Sonar, Cameras, Radios, DVDs, Metal Detectors, Watches, Electronic Collars, Digital Compasses, Personal Locator Beacons and Electronic Trolling Motors. Gasoline Engine-Powered Items include: Generators, Ice Augers, Chain Saws, Mowers and Log Splitters. Outboard Motors may not be returned. If repairs are needed the item should be returned to the manufacturer or an authorized service center. Computer Software, Video Games, Books, Videos & DVDs may not be returned if the original factory packaging has been opened. Airsoft Guns are covered by a 30-day replacement warranty. No other warranty or service is available on these products. Underwear, Lingerie, Swimsuits and Base Layers may not be returned due to health considerations. Other restrictions may apply. Visit your local retail store or call 1.800.265.6245 for additional information. Cabela’s Canada reserves the right to limit or decline returns and exchanges. For items damaged in shipment, please call Customer Care at 1.800.265.6245 or email [email protected] before returning. Some products we sell are covered by a manufacturer's warranty that requires items to be sent directly to the manufacturer for replacement or repair. For information on how to proceed with a return or exchange please click here to review our Return Policy instructions.

I already told you, I can't help if you don't believe me..............being very calm and nice does help though and they had the Cabela's name on them.

Only way to go.........

You are correct as Minn Kota Motors come this way : Just a TM with either cable control or PD which is Power Drive Also available with Auto Pilot, iPilot and iPilot LINK

I agree that the advertising is confusing when it comes to TM........took me some studying to get exactly what I wanted each time.

This I have to say is amusing......... You have no idea what you purchase but now it's Cabela's fault ? ? ? I feel for you that the TM doesn't work but that kind of thing happens and I'm sure Minn Kota will straighten it out at no cost to you. As I said I went through that twice but both times Minn Kota stood behind their product and I was happy once I had a working TM which lasted for many years until I sold it when my new boat came with a new Minn Kota......

1.) A big box store is just what you posted......a BIG BOX that is a store........so like a Walmart......Cabela's and Bass Pro to the best of my knowledge have never built a big box that is a store..........both of these companies are built to be destination points for sportsmen and non-sportsmen alike.......they have aquariums, hundreds of game and fish mounts and some even have restaurant(s) within the store. Some even have archery ranges, boats and gunsmiths on site..........where have you ever seen that at any "Box Store" you know of. 2.) Yes, the local Cabela's has not been here that long but have you ever heard of mail ordering products......and I agree BPS is not Cabela's and does not have their customer service..........so that's why I no longer deal with BPS but rather Cabela's exclusively.

BRILLIANT ! ! ! Bartender.........give everyone a round on Sterling...........that man is BRILLIANT ! ! !