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by Grey_Thunder
Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Minn Kota Bow Mount Installation
Replies: 3
Views: 3212

Thanks for the two replies. On my old Motorguide, I had used composite board and cut it myself (rather than having it milled) with a jig saw, hack saw and some sand paper. Most recently, I actually had had some trouble finding smooth composite decking in the regular hardware stores (Home Depot and R...
by Grey_Thunder
Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Truck/car rental (with trailer hitch)
Replies: 7
Views: 2857

Truck/car rental (with trailer hitch)

Does anyone know of a place to rent a pick-up or SUV that has a trailer hitch?

Uhaul seems to rent pick-ups but they charge an arm & leg for high-km usage...
by Grey_Thunder
Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Suzuki Outboards - Opinions???
Replies: 5
Views: 1914

I've had a 115 HP two-stroke Suzuki on my 18' aluminum bass boat for about 10 years now (its a late 80s model). Absolutely no complaints. Has always run great. The only negative is something that someone already mentioned - availabilty of service. As a former Montrealer, I had a couple of places tha...
by Grey_Thunder
Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Minn Kota Bow Mount Installation
Replies: 3
Views: 3212

Minn Kota Bow Mount Installation

Just bought a MK Maxxum 70 lbs thrust and am about to install it on my 18' Fisher aluminum bass boat. The bow is not completely level (curved) and in order to provide a "flush" mount for the "Bowguard Breakaway Bow-Mount", I need to place some spacers or shims (or the like) to en...
by Grey_Thunder
Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Motorguide Safari
Replies: 0
Views: 307

Motorguide Safari

Installed and tried the new Motorguide "Safari" prop today on my 43 lbs bow-mount. I had George's Marine order me one since I haven't seen the prop for sale (yet) on BPS or Cabelas. This prop lives up to its hype! I fished some pretty heavy slop on Lower Rideau and the blade did not catch ...