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Forum: Strictly Fishing 01-08-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 20,422
Posted By whofan
I have a bunch of Shimano Sienna Reels 1000 and...

I have a bunch of Shimano Sienna Reels 1000 and 2500 sizes.
cheap but work great. Have a Daiwa Regal and a Okuma Advenger reel.
I had higher end reels but really see no difference in performance.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 03-30-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,938
Posted By whofan
I bought quite a few Shimano Sienna reels . Not...

I bought quite a few Shimano Sienna reels . Not knowing what they been doing with this model in recent years.
I`m always open to know of a good budget brand reel.
The $30 dollar range I view as a...
Forum: General Discussion 03-30-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,457
Posted By whofan
Yes keep up on fluid changes and maintaining the...

Yes keep up on fluid changes and maintaining the truck.
spray under the truck with film to hold back the rust.
Older dependable trucks are nice when you no longer worry about the bumps and bruises...
Forum: Boats 03-15-2020, 03:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,127
Posted By whofan
Nice boat! I have a 14ft lunker just like it...

Nice boat! I have a 14ft lunker just like it paint and graphics.
Mine is an 1989 supposedly.
Forum: Motors and Props 02-19-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,607
Posted By whofan
Never owned one, never will. Not after their...

Never owned one, never will. Not after their absurd customer service when the Etec was initially launched. I've spent enough time in boats with G1 and G2 Etecs and I honestly didn't notice much...
Forum: General Discussion 02-19-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,980
Posted By whofan
We all have that clock over our heads ticking...

We all have that clock over our heads ticking away.
I say follow your gut feeling.
Forum: Motors and Props 02-19-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,607
Posted By whofan
I`m surprised people still think bad of the two...

I`m surprised people still think bad of the two stroke motor.
I`m going to four stroke but that`s what the used boat is rigged with.
I had an Etec and the only pain I thought of it is the XD100 is...
Forum: Motors and Props 02-19-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By whofan
Thanks guys Looking forward to getting on the...

Thanks guys Looking forward to getting on the water with it.
A nice smooth engine I like.
Forum: Motors and Props 02-18-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By whofan
50 Mercury fourstroke EFI

Bought a used boat with a 2015 50 hp Mercury EFI
Made of Chinesium LOL! . Anyone have opinions of these 40/50/60 Hp motors?
My previous Boat was a 18ft with a 115 Etec.
Down sized to a 16ft,...
Forum: General Discussion 02-15-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,892
Posted By whofan
Plow snow with these Super Duties. The 6.2 l...

Plow snow with these Super Duties.
The 6.2 l has plenty of of power for that.
More is always better but the 6.2/gets it done.
I’d buy one for a work truck.
Forum: General Discussion 02-15-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,892
Posted By whofan
Plow snow with these Super Duties. The 6.2 l...

Plow snow with these Super Duties.
The 6.2 l has plenty of of power for that.
More is always better but the 6.2/gets it done.
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,293
Posted By whofan
I change wheels with the seasons to preserve my...

I change wheels with the seasons to preserve my nice stock chrome ones.
Last fall I had some firestone winterforce tires put on my winter rims.
Totally worth every penny. Hardly if ever do I need...
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,359
Posted By whofan
I don`t know what people get out of pulling that....

I don`t know what people get out of pulling that. Years ago I found a deal so I thought on craigs list for a Lund alaskan, Seller kept stinging me along then disappear and not answer back. What`s the...
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,430
Posted By whofan
Thank you! The discovery should be a close...

Thank you! The discovery should be a close comparison to my boat. Looks good!
Forum: Motors and Props 02-09-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,110
Posted By whofan
If I walked into a dealer that had every brand of...

If I walked into a dealer that had every brand of motor, I say what`s your best deal.
None are bad. Suzuki is a nice name to have on a boat. only dig is a small dealer network.
Most boat shops can...
Forum: WC Bone Yard 02-09-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 21,282
Posted By whofan
Perception 20 years dated.

Two stroke perception people have is a solid 18 years dated.
Forget about strokes because both are quiet and efficient. Old two strokes no!
Sold my Etec to a young guy who questioned two strokes...
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,315
Posted By whofan
30K I know boats are expensive but at that price...

30K I know boats are expensive but at that price I think you have choices.
Too much money to look past red flags.
Some people can polish a turd too.
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,179
Posted By whofan
No difference on price and it`s apples to apples...

No difference on price and it`s apples to apples Lund is super hard to beat.
Not that I think they are better but at resale time the over all consensus is that Lund is better.
You can`t go wrong...
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,430
Posted By whofan
St Marys river so many runs are a good 15 to 30...

St Marys river so many runs are a good 15 to 30 miles on average. 6 gallon tank.
Thinking I need two. Many spots are are close less the 4 miles. extreme either way.
I have a vague idea on how...
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,797
Posted By whofan
Had a 2012 18 starweld with a 115 Etec. {max...

Had a 2012 18 starweld with a 115 Etec. {max rating was either 130 or 150 HP.}
The motor pushed it at a honest 40 MPH and 35 at 3/4 throttle. 17 inch stock prop.
Only put 75 hours on it in the 7...
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,430
Posted By whofan
Alumacraft Escape

Just bought a 2015 Alumacraft Escape cs with a Mercury 50 EFI.
wanted to downsize but a bit on the fence about the portable fuel 6 gal capacity.
I don`t get to use a boat as often as I like...
Forum: Boats 02-09-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,179
Posted By whofan
Smoker/Starcraft

I see the Smokercraft boat group building high quality stripped down utility boats. I like them.
The Freedom series come to mind. They are not too cheap but built like a tank.
I think looking for a...
Forum: Motors and Props 07-14-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By whofan
Thanks I did the idle adjustment now it works...

Thanks I did the idle adjustment now it works fine.
Forum: Motors and Props 07-12-2019, 03:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By whofan
25 hp Johnson (stalls) runs out of fuel at idle

Perhaps a float adjustment?
Too slow of idle setting?
rebuilt fuel pump.
The motor runs great at speed.
1989 Johnson.
Forum: Motors and Props 07-12-2019, 03:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,870
Posted By whofan
I had a 115 Etec for about 7 years now with zero...

I had a 115 Etec for about 7 years now with zero issues.
the only thing with them is the XD100 oil is nearly $50 per gallon.
The motor is great and very bit as nice as a fourstroke in operation...
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