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I keep waffling on it. Thing’s have changed since this morning. Now I might not Downrigger out of my boat any more this year. Earliest I’d need them is next summer. By then I might have a different boat. Lol.

I guess I need mounts for my downeasters x2. Downriggersx2. Tube rod holdersx2.

I’m thinking about putting tracks on my boat. Two 24”. Looks like the parts are hard to get. what brand are people using? Terry any thoughts?

I’m going again this time with camera man. Only used one of the lures. Hooks are sharp too. The hair stays open as the lure swims giving it more movement. Next time I’m going to try the smaller ones for whitefish. It is special to catch a fish on a lure made by a friend. Made in Ontario.

They sell a bracket that the clamps go into.

When you are using it does it come loose? the clamps always needed checking on my boats with wood. So i don’t think that will solve your problem. Put a note on the motor to keep the clamps tight. a python adjustable cable lock is a quick way to make sure your motor doesn’t go to bottom.

One way might be to buy at Canadian tire.

Yep

Went on a trip into the woods. No net man/camera man. Armed with new lures made by board member. Tied lure on then put over side of the boat and couldn’t get the lure down. A fish hit it as I lowered it down! Two seconds of fishing time and fish on. In 15min I landed two 5lb lakers and a 2.5lb whitefish. (Sorry no pics). Satisfied with that I went bass fishing. Caught some nice ones. Drove around in the boat about 80miles. Stayed on the trip until I started talking to myself and when I didn’t like what I was hearing I packed up and came home.

By the looks of it. You are going to come up at least one hole.

I’d change the whole transom. New wood and would be beautiful.

It’s rated for a 40hp that’s good news. It’s strong you need to either build up the transom or use a jackplate or run it as is at < 10mph.

It doesn’t have the removable part.

If it’s convertible it will have a 5” section bolted in on the shaft. Just above cavitation plate. the jack plate idea is good but a 25 has some thrust. So jackplate or build up transom. It’s going to have to be strong. what hp is the boat rated for? (I’m thinking about how strong the transom is now).

That engine doesn’t have the 5” removable section in the shaft eh? I had an even rude that did.

Or. Make boat transom higher. place engine on boat. Mark holes for mounting engine on boat. Drill out holes. Buy two pieces of 1/4 stainless steel one for each side of transom that are high enough. Fill void with wood. Go fishing.

I’ve land a couple of gar. That was before we took pictures though. nice story thanks.

If your just putting around like under 10mph. I’d run it.

Not looking good. Probably a seal.

What a beauty. I’ll check your report later.

I don’t know about the spec plate. But the engine is a long shaft.

Already went. Check my other post.

One thing I do is buy the biggest one. does the cold water come in a big size? I know they have a left hand model but the one my friend has is not big enough for 10 colour.

You could use a merc fitting on the tank and a evinrude fitting on the motor. OR change the fitting on the tank to evinrude

Looks like a great day. I only ever picked wild blueberries. Mmm blueberry pie.