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The time has come to finally try one of these out. There’s a bunch of sellers on eBay selling them new for a great price. Quite a bit cheaper than what I would pay here. Most are 2018 models.. don’t think there’s been any changes to them. Anyone know if these are legit? https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2018-Shimano-Curado-DC-150-151-150HG-151HG-150XG-151XG-low-profile-fishing-reel/323717407930?hash=item4b5f0fa4ba:g:qbMAAOSwqNJbY8Xa

1 hour ago, Crimsongulf said:

I would think so unless  there is a small leak that the bunks pressing up stopped..  I used the gluvit because it was leaking where the transom and hull join on the starboard side.  I didn't want to do a teardown so I tilted it up a bit and let the gluvit run down into the seam.  It has been three or four years and is still dry.

 

Gluvit is great stuff.. used it on a old build years ago. 5200 is also great.

23 minutes ago, Crimsongulf said:

I would go with the come along.  The joists look strong and the boat doesn't appear to be heavy..  I did that in my basement garage using 1/2 inch poly.  I sealed some leaks on the old 14 tinner at the cottage with Gluvit.

Maybe I’ll give it a shot

In theory.. if the boat sat with water in it for 45 mins and the bunks were dry then the rivets are probably fine.. yeah?

9 minutes ago, Crimsongulf said:

Do you have a picture of it sitting on the trailer?  I have used a floor jack and blocks to get it up then put jack stands under the boat.  I have also gone shade tree and used come alongs on a big tree limb to lift one off the trailer.

Here’s a couple.. I thought about using a come-a-long and a strap and tying it off to the beam in the garage but ehhh that kinda worries me.

Nice boats guys 

Figured I’d ask this here before making a new topic. Ive recently discovered a good amount of water getting into my old deep v aluminum. It’s a riveted/welded hull. I put some water in it last week and the only spot I could find that was leaking was where it was missing a rivet. I replaced it with blind pop rivets and 5200. My issue now is that there’s a line of rivets where the boat sits on the bunks. When I had water in it the bunks were bone dry so I’m assuming they’re not leaking. Is there an easy way to lift the boat off the bunks to have a look?

12 hours ago, BillM said:

Simcoe is a shitshow at the best of times, I can't even imagine what it's going to be like this year.   City of Barrie, Township of Innisfil will be making $$$$ with parking tickets, lol.

Still cant get over my $80 parking ticket at the gilford parking lot years ago.. I paid for 5 hours.. was 30 mins late. Needless to say I never paid the ticket.

The first day out in some decent wind and your going to regret not going for the 24v.. just my opinion.

Kayaking the kawarthas instead of a boat this opener.. cant wait

To all the people claiming rust ate the vehicle... did you rust proof? I hear people complaining about rust all the time.. but never thought to rust proof. Krown, fluid film ect.. the stuff works if applied correctly. My '12 ram is spotless.. I've seen '15s rusted out already.

Have my 2 group 31's front and center on a 16.5" aluminum deep v.. works great.

I’ve had expensive cables go out quicker than cheap ones. Do yourself a favour and buy the cheapest you can find.

13 hours ago, grimsbylander said:

The only time any fish I catch gets weighed is by a weigh master in a tournament. Not really sure why guys take time to weigh a fish before releasing it. To each their own. 

I guess for the same reason guys take a pic before releasing it.

Just now, Sinker said:

I have a digital rapala scale that I think goes to 50lbs. I paid $60 for it last year. Its accurate as far as weighing things that weigh 10lbs, and weightlifting discs.....I'm happy with it anyways. 

 

S. 

Think that’s the one I saw.. it has a clamp yeah? Seems ok. The ‘tournament’ one mentioned above seems like a gimmick

4 minutes ago, DRIFTER_016 said:

I have an old Rapala 50# rated digital scale that still works great and is still on the original battery.

We did scale testing at the lodge one year and it was accurate to 70#s against a certified Chatillion scale.

 

Any idea how the new rapala ones are? Seems like a decent deal

What year spotlock? My 2017 terrova is dead on. My old power drive was a hit or miss.

edit: the heading sensor that the new terrova/ultrex comes with has nothing to do with spot lock

My helix 5 gps does the same.. could it be a bad battery?

My group 24 battery starts my 50 merc and runs 2 helix 5’s. I’ve noticed if I run the finders for a few hours then crank the motor they both turn off. 

Seems to be the norm nowadays.

Traveled to Europe many times, they are a lot more lenient than it would be to bring that fish over here.

I don't see any problems for you or your friend.

Run a gps/di helix 5 at the console and a basic helix 5 up at the bow, cheap and simple setup.. its been great.

A helix 7 si will probably happen next year.

You looking for SS or plastic? Installed some of these recently 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Slam-Latch-for-3-4-door-RV-Motorhome-Boat-Drawers-Cabinet-door-PUSH-TO-CLOSE/132462556850?hash=item1ed76236b2:g:RMsAAOSwMEtaU-ab:rk:11:pf:0

You definitely want to use a fuse.. anderson plugs are working great.

I have a bass pro branded one.. I've had it for a few years but starting to question if it works properly. It was stored in a compartment that got a lil wet over a long weekend and it didn't inflate. Wondering if it's a water pressure type deal that inflates it or what?

Either way, good deal for a mustang auto inflate.

56 minutes ago, AKRISONER said:

I’m so tired of my MK receptacle letting the power cables bloody fall out. One time they even fell out started shorting off of each other and blew my fuse. Really safe stuff. I wonder what kinda law suit I could have started had my boat lit on fire.

Happened to me multiple times. I dealt with it all of last year.. no more. My MK plug is now only covering up a hole.

Anderson plugs installed.. had to order a cheapo crimper off amazon.

Nice plug, should last a long time. A good option for anyone looking.

7 hours ago, Lape0019 said:

This is what Bass Cat uses and it gets good reviews. I know you already ordered something but just in case.

http://products.batterytender.com/Accessories/DC-POWER-CONNECTOR-KIT.html

FYI, That Minnkota plug everyone is complaining about is made by marinco. And anyone having issues lining them up, there is a little arrow on both the plug and the receptacle. If you've hooked the two pieces up correctly, they will line up and plug in perfectly.

I never had an issue with lining them up. I did have issues with the 6 gauge adapter loosening off... The ultrex on the new boat is wired direct and I just flip the breaker off to charge.  

The problem with lining it up isn’t so much the actual plug.. but the mounting plate with the small tooth/indent that the female plug has to lineup with. I always had a problem where the screws came loose on the mounting plate and the male plug would just spin and not engage. A shame too because they were so close to getting it right. The 6awg adapter needs some type of clip/bracket to hold the wires in place so they won’t loosen over time.

Got the suggested plug in the mail today.. looks good.