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Forum: Electronics 07-13-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By BubbaB
Did you ever find out anything about this?...

Did you ever find out anything about this? Doesn't sound good.

I'm in the market for a Helix 10 Mega ... I think...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 06-28-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By BubbaB
Yes, I agree. I was curious if anyone had...

Yes, I agree. I was curious if anyone had experience with these specific tails. They're a new brand to me.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 06-28-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By BubbaB
Reins Bubbling Shaker

These soft plastic worms are supposedly really good for drop shotting for Bass, but has anyone tried these for Walleye? Maybe on the end of a jig, or on a crawler harness? Will be fishing inland...
Forum: Motors and Props 06-23-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By BubbaB
New Head - Much Better!

Tried out the new head and it works much better!

Only had 5 mph winds and no real gusts, but as soon as I tried both the spot lock and the autopilot, it was obvious. The motor would react much...
Forum: Motors and Props 06-17-2016, 06:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,392
Posted By BubbaB
Like the OP said, if the dealer or salesperson is...

Like the OP said, if the dealer or salesperson is a bit of an *** when you're trying to buy a boat, guess what kind of service you're going to get after the sale.

We've only heard one side of the...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 06-08-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,085
Posted By BubbaB
Good Receiver Lock?

Anyone have a recommendation for a GOOD lock for a Reese type receiver (would replace the 5/8" pin that you stick through your receiver hitch)?

I've tried a few different ones and they're all junk...
Forum: Motors and Props 06-06-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By BubbaB
OK, latest update. Called Minnkota support...

OK, latest update.

Called Minnkota support again, because I wasn't comfortable with the last technical conversation. It just didn't make sense to me that the voltage should be the same at the head...
Forum: Motors and Props 06-04-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By BubbaB
Sorry if we've sort of hijacked this thread....

Sorry if we've sort of hijacked this thread. Maybe the moderator can create a new thread?

Yeah, I understand the theory Jak. But in my case it 's just a small aluminum boat, almost a portable...
Forum: Motors and Props 06-04-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By BubbaB
Turns out my motor had zero (0) twists in the two...

Turns out my motor had zero (0) twists in the two power wires inside the head. I only had enough slack to get (2) twists, but maybe that will be better than none. She also mentioned that they're...
Forum: Motors and Props 06-02-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By BubbaB
Jak, you are right. I reviewed the manual and how...

Jak, you are right. I reviewed the manual and how to choose between Advanced and Legacy (Standard) AutoPilot on the remote. I had been defaulting to Advanced as far as I know. I'm going to give that...
Forum: Canada 05-30-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,519
Posted By BubbaB
More MNR BS

The 2016 Ontario fishing regulations say each person can have a maximum of 120 baitfish (caught or purchased), plus 120 leeches (caught or purchased), plus 36 crayfish, plus 12 northern leopard...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-30-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By BubbaB
As far as your question about the Xi5 remote not...

As far as your question about the Xi5 remote not having a screen, I hear you (:

For what it's worth, I have the add-on "micro" remote for my Terrova (in addition to the normal iPilot link remote...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-30-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,035
Posted By BubbaB
In my experience with a two year old Minnkota...

In my experience with a two year old Minnkota Terrova with iPilot Link, the AutoPilot is almost as bad as the Spot Lock. Point the boat on a heading (5-10 mph winds at best), hit the AutoPilot...
Forum: Boats 04-29-2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,927
Posted By BubbaB
Thunder, that's all well and fine if you live in...

Thunder, that's all well and fine if you live in a heavily populated area. But many of your potential buyers may be from rural areas and would have to drive several hours or more to see the boat....
Forum: Boats 04-26-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 212,795
Posted By BubbaB
Well, you sure scared me B-man! Wow.

Well, you sure scared me B-man! Wow.
Forum: Boats 04-25-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,927
Posted By BubbaB
If I felt the asking price was somewhere in the...

If I felt the asking price was somewhere in the range it should be, I might offer $13k and hope to settle no worse than $14k. Those who would consider that "lowball" are entitled to their opinion. I...
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,389
Posted By BubbaB
The who? LOL.

The who? LOL.
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,389
Posted By BubbaB
@wellpastcold Even trucks and snow machines...

@wellpastcold

Even trucks and snow machines nowadays I only buy new for the same reason.

Two winters ago we got back into snowmobiling. Brand new off-trail utility snowmobile is roughly $10k,...
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,389
Posted By BubbaB
@skeeter012 EXACTLY. x2. @3m ta3 Thanks...

@skeeter012
EXACTLY. x2.

@3m ta3
Thanks man! I'll keep an eye out for it.

@minnesota guy
I don't know what set you off, but whatever...
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,389
Posted By BubbaB
Don't worry, I'm careful to compare Apples to...

Don't worry, I'm careful to compare Apples to Apples, and not mix different currencies. But there's just no way that a $20,000 boat brand new is worth paying $17,000 after someone has used it for 5...
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,802
Posted By BubbaB
Yep, I've seen the ETEC report. You can't hide...

Yep, I've seen the ETEC report. You can't hide anything.

So it sounds like most EFI motors newer than say 2006 have this ability as long as the dealer has the connection for that motor and the...
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,389
Posted By BubbaB
I use it more than a few times a year. But I...

I use it more than a few times a year. But I won't put 300 hours on it either.

I'm just surprised at the prices - and not just Lund either. As far as I'm concerned if someone wants 85% of what...
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,389
Posted By BubbaB
Used Boat Prices - High?

Started shopping for a used boat recently. Fishing boat (maybe tow the kids on wakeboard 4 or 5 times a year) on a variety of smaller and bigger Northen Ontario lakes, tiller, 16-18 foot, ideally...
Forum: Boats 04-24-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,802
Posted By BubbaB
Diagnostics - Actual Hours on Outboard Motors

Does anyone know roughly what year most outboard motors in the 40 - 90 hp range started having the ability for a mechanic to run diagnostics and tell exactly how many hours are on the motor? For...
Forum: General Discussion 06-22-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,164
Posted By BubbaB
Palomar knot is the strongest (transfers almost...

Palomar knot is the strongest (transfers almost 100% of line strength through the knot) and one of the easiest to tie. I don't worry about leaving the knot loose or wetting it. I just tie the knot...
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