fishinggeek

Thanks! All great comments. This city boy's confused as ever. I'll post a pic of the sidewall.

Old Ironmaker - you're a saint for giving away spares. I've never done that, nor would I ever accept it unless I paid for it.

Had a boat now for years and thankfully never needed a spare tire. But thinking it'd be wise to get one just in case. Already got the scissor jack and was hoping to get some collective wisdom on what size and type of spare tire to get. How do I know which tire to get? I measured out rough measurements but still not sure. Appreciate any info provided...

Anyone have any tips on how to identify what kind of bottom is under the boat, such as mud, gravel or rock? I can clearly identify boulders, weeds and submerged trees, but not sure about the rest.

Maybe a newbie question, but how do I change a spare on a boat trailer with a boat loaded onto it? I assume I'll need to jack the trailer, but will the jack hold the trailer? I'm thinking the risk of slipping is high.

Anyone know if the Muskoka lakes are clear yet? I would go see for myself but it is a bit far of a drive to be disappointed.

Why are you excluding BOQ

Because I have been there a few times and want to try something new. Any suggestions welcome.

Anyone know of any resorts open in November that aren't on the Bay of Quinte? I know it's a shot in the dark.

Don't forget to plug the overflow hole as well. Sometimes water washes in there.

Thanks. Going to the plumbing section to find a plug with the same diameter and threading as the overflow.

Fuse? Brilliant! Thanks everyone (again). Nice to have more storage on the ship.

Thanks everyone. But how do I stop water from coming in through the sprinkler if I accidentally press the livewell fill button?

With C&R, I really don't have a need for the livewell. I would like to turn it into a storage compartment. But when the boat's in water, there's always a bit of water in the livewell. Is there anyway I can permanently seal the connection to the lake closed? I could put a lot of gear in there if it weren't always a bit wet.

I've always found the board to be helpful. When I was fiddling with my swing tongue and wiring for the trailer, members offered to come give me a hand. I also remember Irishfield offering to repair an aluminum hull for a donation to a cancer organization. And I know I've gotten so much help online from members that I made a small donation myself since I cannot possibly repay the favour with my limited information. Kudos to OFC for having such good citizens!

I'd like to know the answer myself, as I'm in the same "boat". Thanks for bringing it up.

I hooked the fish while trolling 10 feet off shore the boat ran into a shoal when I was fighting it...as my friend is not so boat savy I stepped out of the boat continued to fight it and landed it acctually standing in the water...I took 3 pics and released the fish...never knew it was going to be a holy war on the website or would have never bothered posting it

I agree, people can jump to conclusions and be quite political, especially over their muskies. That story sounds believable and legal to me. Congrats on the catch!

I'm sure if someone posted a picture of a stringer of 60 perch where 50 perch were the limit, it wouldn't have gotten such a response from some people.

They do to get in my house, or they will have to pull a gun.

And they do need a warrant to enter your house.

No CO will get in my house just cause I was telling a few lies in a bar.

Looking again I don't understand. A holder of a fishing license? Poachers don't have fishing licences

 

 

 

I agree Jocko.

I was just going a different way with how things are taken on here. Everybody is saying they want more CO's, but a story like that and they get all defensive.

Sounds good to me. Don't think a fishing license gives them powers to search a residence on a tip or hunch without a warrant. I'm not a lawyer though, but I wouldn't just say "come on in" if I was under suspicious.

Relax and get yourself a Onboard charger that takes care of your marine deep cycle AND starting battery by just plugging the thing in..............I have a starting battery that has been pampered by my onboard charger for over 8 years now and it seems as strong as when new........

Is it the same as an intelligent charger, and if not, is it any better/worse? "Intelligent" charger sounds so much better.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Au...y%2BCharger.jsp

Is that one a good one? It says it chargers at 15amps, but shouldn't I get one that can finish the charge off with a trickling 2amps?

yeah that is good info

and a smart chargers will do that for you automatically

Phew! I'm glad I read it right. So I should do a float charge at 2amps and 8.8V every few weeks in addition to normal charging. How long should the float charge go for? And I should do a equalization charge at 2amps and 15.6V for a couple hours every month or two in addition to normal and float charing? Is this right?

Adjusting the voltage for the temperature seems easy enough.

Also to hook up my 12V electric motor, I need to disconnect my serial connection and keep 2 separate batteries or have them in parallel? If I do that, will it affect the starter at all?

http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/ques...hp?questionid=1

That's from my battery's website. If I'm reading it right, I should be charging at 20/10 amps, or 2 amps. I should start with the bulk charge with voltage of 14.4V and amperage of 10 amps. Then I go to absorption stage where I have 2amps and 15.5V for the last 2-4 hours. I won't even try to interpret the float and equalization until I understand the bulk and absorption charges. Am I right or wrong?

Thanks for the link Bob! It's great and very informative. To complicate things, I'm going to put on a transom-mounted 12V trolling motor. Since my 2 batteries are in a serial connection (I'm sure of it), they're 24V. So now it sounds like I need to disconnect them, have one hooked up to the trolling motor, and one to start the engine?

Sorry about the hassle guys. When I bought the thing, the dealer who installed it said the main motor will do all the charging I need for the batteries and I won't have to worry about it, so it was never explained to me.

Since I can't return the favour, I'll be making a charitable donation for everyone's help. Much appreciated.

Thanks for the info! I can't read enough about reviews of fishing stuff, like resorts.

I'm in the west end of Toronto. So much information! I didn't plug anything in as I don't want to damage anything. Should I buy a 24V charger, or get an on-board charger, or both? With an on-board charger, how do I charge it if I'm at the cottage without an outlet nearby? I guess I might need both it sounds like. Can anyone recommend a good marine shop that can help me out that's relatively close?

If they are wired like the picture then disconnect the jumper and charge one battery at a time.

Dan, is the jumpber the one with the wing nuts? Any risk of me being shocked?

Thanks. I haven't attached anything yet. They're 2 12V batteries. They're configured exactly like that picture. I have a Canadian Tire Intelligent Charger rated for 12 V. So I can't do it?

Thanks everyone (in advance - I'm sure there's more questions). They're 2 Interstate deep cycle batteries hooked up together. Is it bad to charge both at once?

I've gotten so much help from the board, but have given so little back. I swear it's only because I have no knowledge!

And they are both 12 V.

Thanks Rich! I have 2 batteries though. I know to charge one at a time, but if I put clamps on the post, will it damage the other battery? I assume they're on the same circuit.