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  1. J

    NJ fishing reports

    A buddy went 4/4 yesterday on Bluefin when I get the details I’ll post. He runs out of Cape may. Also if you’re going out check your safety gear I watched two SP and one CG boats go from boat to boat at the Absecon inlet while I was flounder fishing.
  2. J

    Need Windshield Wiper Help

    I replaced mine last year on a 89 228 with a Sea dog adjustable arm wiper. Works good
  3. J

    NJ fishing reports

    Catching flounder in the back waters behind Strathmere more throwbacks then keepers. Bass are getting caught off the beach with clam. To get out front from where I’m at is a pain with all the no wake zones. Corsons inlet I’m told is passable but I’ve never seen a boat use it not worth the...
  4. J

    NJ fishing reports

    Nice bringing the boat to Strathmere this weekend for a week of vacation last year had fun with snapper blues and flounder. Two of my buddies got their boats in this week at capemay so one night it's drum in the Delaware bay. It's been good there up to 50 pounds
  5. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    Skunkboat lmao I will get one, I'm sure I'll use it for the correct reason a few times but I guarantee I will find other times that just seems right. Lol
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    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    AIS is a great feature, the only thing that I wonder about is do the authority's use it to track boats say when the birds are working just over the three mile line? Can you turn off AIS and still use the radio or do you have to just turn it off? Asking for a friend.
  7. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    Remembered to check the antenna today it's a Shakespeare 8700 8' .
  8. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    That's looks great, kinda like getting a second radar and 5 watts more power when really needed. Thanks everyone for helping. I was there today and got the last coat of barrier coat and two bottom coats on plus the trim tabs. Still didn't look at the antenna #s but I will. Money well spent! Oh...
  9. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    Thanks but I can hear boats many miles away just couldn't talk to them. Also what might happen if I jump the button it might lock on 13/67. New radio it is, time to look at the ones suggested and a few more. I remember looking awhile ago and $300 will get a good one.
  10. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    I'm going to change it out, like it was said in a bad situation using two hands on the mic is not a good idea. Plus I usually have a few friends on the water and in the beginning of the day we spread out to find the fish. Last Striper season I would just use my cell phone but offshore that...
  11. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    That's what I got out of the directions also, doesn't make much sense to have to push two buttons at once to reach out and the way the mic is laid out you need to use two hands.
  12. J

    Rod holder brand?

    I just replaced my outrigger holders on my 89 228 and had to fabricate them. The top of the gunnels are pretty thick you could probably get away with fender washers with a little grinding if needed.
  13. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    Seasick that's all I did last year because I just got it and it had a tired 200 on it. Just before Striper season I put a fresh 250 on it she's ready to go offshore now. I hold 143gals the canyons are 50 to 60 miles out.
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    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    It was on low but when I put it on high only two channels can be used on it. Not sure if that's normal with other radios. Forgot to look at the #s on the antenna it was pouring rain. The radio is a Ray 54 I bought it new 12 years ago for a different boat and never put it in. Reading the manual...
  15. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    Good question heading to the boat today I will check.i hope that's it.
  16. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    I did The calculator I am receiving ship to ship as far as I should be but the sending is way short
  17. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    I did a barter with the marina they installed all the electronics, I'll check the connections tomorrow and make sure he soldered the antenna connection. I put 8 foot Shakespeare on top of the hardtop so I probably am at 15 feet. But my range seems to be 2 miles sending but I receive much farther.
  18. J

    Recommendations for a VHF radio

    I installed a new radio and antenna last year and don't have the range I should have. I heard the power output can be checked but don't know anyone that does it. Since I plan on going offshore a lot this year I can't play games and for the price of a new radio it makes no sense to pay someone to...
  19. J

    Latest MFD, Sonar and Radar

    Don't forget the best technology, friends on the water with cell phones. Lol
  20. J

    Great Product Info to Pass Along: Mercury Corrosion Guard

    Re: Great Product Info to Pass Along: Mercury Corrosion Gua Thanks will look into it.