Recent content by CharlieBeard

It is indeed multiple pieces. Internet says the piece is prone to corrosion too. Here is old YouTube tearing the compound gear apart. I'll see what Lewmar customer support says. Not sure how long I'll keep this boat, so much prefer a $50 tool and some elbow grease to get the windlass...

Anyone with suggestions for getting this nut off? impossible to get wrench on the nut. is there special tool? This compound gear is sticking. Using vice grips I was able partially break the gears free and i greased as best I can. So now it sometimes works, but mostly it sticks. Ideally I can...

Twin 150 is plenty unless you are speed demon. I have 1997 Gulfstream with yamaha with 4 blade props. Pops right up when fully loaded for 8 day salmon trip. More is always better, so no shame in looking for twin 175 or 200s. I would like to eventually repower to 200s as it's more economical...

I live in PNW too. Landed two blackmouths 2 weeks ago, squidded in January and February, prawns open on May 16, Ling cod soon, I'd run up to BC if I didn't have kid obligations. Plenty of options if willing to run and can dodge the weather. But yes summer salmon fishing is awesome.

We all are drooling over the live squid mooching video. That's an anomaly and I hope to experience it once in my lifetime. But lots of skippers will mooch herring. You could find one to try it. How far you want to travel? August is prime time for west side Vancouver island. Great experience...

What angle and setback should I be looking for new outboard bracket? I have 1997 Gulfstream and looking to upgrade to higher floatation bracket. I have opportunity to pick up a used bracket but unsure if it'll fit correctly...it would save lots of $$ so hopeful I can make it work. TIA for...

..and bigger motors would only hurt min planning speed. More weight in back. Trim and tabs might help. Props might help too as i am told the four blades help keep ass end up, but i bought with gour blades so i dont know i don't know what it was like before

I run four blade props of 15 degree iirc, so that may be factor in getting out of hole when loaded. Engines run 6000 rpm at Wot so I could probably prop up to get topend speed, but I like easy holeshots. Boat is rated for 350 hp. I dunno what that does for insurance if you exceed max rating...

I have this same year with twin 150s yamaha. I just got back from week-long fishing trip. 150s pushed us along great. Fully loaded with 180 gallon fuel, four 160 quarters cooler full of ice and cases of beer and it Popped right up on plane. Cruised at 26 knots burning 17 gph. Dunno how fast...

After I looked lore closely I realized my issue wasnt the plate but rather the bracket started gapping away from transom in spots. Might have been bad caulk job finally giving out or wet transom morphing. I know the transom is a little wet so that likely is root cause. I'm trying to get...

I had similar issues. I installed Armstrong compression deck plate. Had to cut bigger hole in bracket to fit deck plate. You only have one chance so go slow and measure twice. Been in the water for a month and it's doing great. I wanted easily remove able plate so I could remove water from...

Spring door attach Something like this is on my 97 Gulfstream. Works great and no fussing around to set it up. Just open and it expands and it's locked. To close its just a tap on the spring. It was stayed open in rough seas, allowing me to get pummeled by sunglasses binoculars and other shit...

I removed the inspection plate for my Gill outboard bracket. There was no ring, and several of the screws were stripped. Are replacement parts available? If not, any suggested alternatives?

Recently I was asking myself the same thing. If my transom was soft in spots, I'd love to send it until I was ready to repower. But I'm pretty sure I'd have one eye on the transom whenever in any weather. And my wife would never step on the boat if she had an inkling of the situation.

I've ordered inspection camera, so that is great recommendation. I believe the previous owner used 5200 below waterline. So sounds like I'm in for a rodeo. I'll do search online later to see. If there are any helpful hints.