Search found 515 matches

by ady
Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:06 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Princecraft Livewell slot???
Replies: 6
Views: 5453

Re: Princecraft Livewell slot???

It's there to hold a bait bucket, have you had the boat since new?
by ady
Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Merc 30hp EFI Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 3648

Re: Merc 30hp EFI Issues

I'm no expert, but it sounds like fuel starvation to me. I take all the hoses are 12 years old, you may have an air leak and are sucking air, they can degrade inside too over time. My first thought was the filter, I had a car do that years ago, but I see you have a new one. Go over the fuel lines fr...
by ady
Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Motor/Battery Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 2852

Re: Motor/Battery Issues

About a month ago, while fishing the Rideau, my boat wouldn't start on the water. I jumped started the battery using my trolling battery and was able to troll for about 15 minutes until my "emergency horn" went off and my depth finder went blank. I turn off the motor and tried a restart b...
by ady
Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Great news from Navionics!
Replies: 9
Views: 4119

Re: Gret news from Navionics!

Any news on if and when lowrance sonar logs will be supported? Until then i guess this is just for the humingbird/garmin guys
by ady
Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Navionics+
Replies: 2
Views: 1547

Re: Navionics+

Interesting that the guy uses lowrance when navionics does not support the upload of lowrance logs.
by ady
Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:44 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Electric Motors and thurst...(lbs)
Replies: 2
Views: 1420

It's actually neither of the 2. Thrust is the abillity to move an object. Thrust is motor torque applied to a prop to create movement. I think, though I maybe wrong, 50lb thrust will accellerate an object of 50lb mass at 1ms^2. Why do you ask? General rule for boats, 55lb - up to 16' boat. 16' to 18...
by ady
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: I-Pilot Back Order (Terrova)
Replies: 2
Views: 575

I-Pilot Back Order (Terrova)

The I-Pilots have been on national back order for some time now, I don't think Minn Kota expected the level of interest. Anyway, I was just in Laurentian Marine and they have a 60" 24v Terrova 80lb US2 with I-Pilot in stock. I think they also have the I-Pilot kit but not sure which model. These...
by ady
Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Daiwa muskie reels....mc 300 vs ms 300
Replies: 1
Views: 654

I would go with the S over the Classic any day. Purely for frame construction. The steel frame reels will not last as well as the alluminum stock. Think about 80-100lb zero stretch line and the reel constantly under stress of casting/trolling not to mention the bone jaring strike of a monster fish. ...
by ady
Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:11 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Michigan Wheel Extra Ring???
Replies: 4
Views: 1504

It fills the gap at the back of the prop and is used to help stop weed and line wrapping around the shaft, make sure you put the notched side in, that way a screwdriver can be used to remove it. It puzzled me too but if you put the prop on without it you will see the gap and realise what it is for.
by ady
Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Ground Bait for Carp
Replies: 2
Views: 662

When I fished for carp in the UK, Strawberry was very popular, go to the cake baking section and look for flavourings, Strawberry, Vanilla, aniseed etc. Bait different areas and see what works. You can also try soaking the corn in flavourings too before baiting your stringer. I used to dry out old b...
by ady
Thu May 28, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Old Split Bamboo Fly Rod??
Replies: 6
Views: 1259

If there are no markings on the rod, then it's unlikely to be of much value to anyone else but you. If there is no visible damage then take it out and use it. These old split cane rods were hand built and made to be used. They have character that you just don't find in modern rods. Take it out and h...
by ady
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: St. Croix rods @ Canadian Tire?
Replies: 10
Views: 2124

Coventry Rd CT has had them for a while, got a Legend from them, prices looked okay to me!! they have all models from Triumph to the big blue Legends.
by ady
Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:09 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: MinnKota wiring?
Replies: 20
Views: 4558

A bad soldered joint will creat a high resistance connection and drop voltage across it; this in turn creates heat and eventually a fire . A poorly crimped connection will also cause resistance and a drop in voltage.... It will also cause arcing between the connection and the cable , causing even m...
by ady
Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: MinnKota wiring?
Replies: 20
Views: 4558

Use the minimum cable required to do the job and I would not solder the connections - Solder joints shouldn't be use where high current is around. Sorry Dude but your giving out terrible advice............ The heavier the cable you use the less resistance = the less heat build up All connections sh...
by ady
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: MinnKota wiring?
Replies: 20
Views: 4558

You're almost there with advice so far, use a short wire to connect the +ve of one battery to the -ve of the other and use the 2 remaining terminals to run to the TM. Use the minimum cable required to do the job and I would not solder the connections - use crimped terminals, a local garage should he...