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The boat is a 2005 and there's plywood at least an inch thick sandwiched in glass. I'd have no concerns trolling 50's for tuna from that position. I didn't use a baking plate but I was able to get washers on them so they're really solid. Getting to the inner most bolt was tricky.

I installed two Lee HD flush mount 90 degree holders in mine, right above where the back seat transitions to the bait well. Overall I'm pleased with it but the holders are a bit too long so the cushions are really tight now. When I was doing the install I seriously considered getting rid of...

Yes, 3 snaps, one for each side and the front uses a single double side snap because they overlap when up. The sides need to bend so they don't touch the bottom of the outrigger bases, the fronts overlap a but because the windshield forms a V. I'm going to make a storage bag for the fonts...

I owned a F6 for the last 15 years or so and can't remember how many times I tore that carb down. I just put a F9.9 on my seafarer and the major must have was electric start so I can just grind through it when it starts having issues.

Finally saw the new enclosure last weekend, looks great. A few pics starting from the inside with the sides and fronts down, sides up, all up. It was calm all weekend on the lower Chesapeake but AM temp was about 50 warming to the mid 60's, gotta say it was really nice to have.

Yes, I angled it so it's facing down at idle speed and it lifts up to be horizontal when I'm on plane. It looks like the switch they provide has some sort of voltage regulator in line, I didn't have time to figure it out so for now I just connected their harness to a 12v source and left their...

Here's the pic of the LED bar mounted under the pulpit of my 228. Note I had to reverse the feet so I made a template to make sure I drilled the holes correctly.

I'm out on the boat tonight so here's a pic in action. Much better if I take the anchor out of the pulpit. I'll snap some pics of the install tomorrow when I haul out.

I put the T9.9 high thrust on my 228. I get just over 6kts in calm conditions, love the electric start, runs smooth and hasn't skipped a beat.

You'll get a lot of opinions but I installed my T9.9 to starboard. My batteries and swim platform were already to port so easier and better balance. It allows me to use my inboard hand to operate the tiller and my outboard hand free to hold a rod or a crab net. I'm not sure if this would be...

For outriggers it depends on a bunch of factors like how your boat is configured, how often you troll, if you trailer etc. My boat is a 228 with an aftermarket hardtop, I troll infrequently, and trailer so I installed Taco 280's with 20' Lee telescoping poles. The Lee poles are half the...

I'd be very interested to hear what the actual average draw is from a 1k transducer but I'll bet it's much less than even a 7" head unit (hope I don't eat those words...)

I think the 10" will fit but I won't be back to the boat for a couple weeks, I'll take a couple pics and respond with measurements. I would avoid putting it on the roof, I initially put it up there without screwing it in and the glare was bad. I just bought it with the intent of returning it...

Koaki, I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to accomplish or how you fish so it really depends. I fished out of Kona on a friend's 21' Whaler a couple times, he fished his bent 80's (penns) off the corners and we fought (and lost) a big marlin at the boat fighting it from the gunnel...

I saw that post which inspired me to install this one under my pulpit https://offbrandproducts.com/products/aurora-10-inch-marine-white-led-light-bar Very bright and no glare on the trails but I do need to take my anchor off the pulpit if I'm making a long run because i get some reflection...

I don't understand this. Are you running your 12v pump and accessories and blowing fuses while you're charging at the dock or are you blowing fuses on your charger while you're at sea disconnected from AC? The latter wouldn't make sense unless you have a generator. Either way I don't think...

Hookup, thanks and I'd be interested to see more photos of your setup. I don't have an electronics box so the two panels will flip in independently and I'm planning to make a storage bag for when I need to take them off. The installer said I'd have a problem with a one piece front because my...

I have not run it yet or even seen it besides the pics they sent but looking forward to it. The sample they sent is very rigid so I can't imagine flex will be an issue but that's why it stops short of where the wind shield begins to bend around the corners. It took considerable force to bend...

I don't have the bulb model handy but I replaced the bulbs of the step lights and the cabin dome this summer, it cost about$10 - $15 per bulb and was really easy. Get the bulb model and find a conversion chart to find a compatible bulb. The step lights do a good job lighting the deck but I...

I don't have a major brand preference but I'm a big fan of dual purpose AGM. They weigh and cost more but for me they last twice as long as lead acid and no issues with maintaining water levels or explosive fumes.