Forum: Boats
05-18-2023, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Prop
I have a 2000 Mercury 90 4 stroke on a 17 ft Smokercraft. I run a stainless Mercury Vengeance prop, 14 pitch. My aluminum prop is 15 pitch. Tried a few different sizes before getting these. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2020, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 13,194
16 Tundra and 04 Sequoia
I bought the Sequoia (which is basically a Tundra platform) new and still have it. 185000 miles with very few mechanical issues. Tows my boat easily. When my wife got a horse we needed something...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-25-2010, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,398
Rem. 700
I own 2. Mine is a pre '84 that I have hunted with for 25 years. My son's is 4 years old. Both have the Walker trigger, which has had the issues. I did alot of research the last few days, and...
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Forum: Boats
12-06-2009, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,212
me too
I stripped the drain plug on my Merc F90 3 years ago. The dealer said they had to replace the whole unit, otherwise they couldn't guarantee it. Refered me to an independent repair place, and they...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-25-2008, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
RE: One of those little gems of info
If you pull it out with a 4x4, use a rope. I used a chain on just the part around the shrub and it let go and shot back to the truck - luckily it missed. On the last one I just soaked the ground...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-25-2008, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,588
RE: Rust on '04 Suburban
I live in the rust belt - Minneapolis area. 99 Toyota Camry with 140,000 miles- no rust, not a speck. 04 Toyota Sequoia with 65,000 miles - no rust, not a speck.
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Forum: Strictly Fishing
04-19-2008, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,422
RE: Drift socks
I have used the 2 30 inch bags after reading about it on this site. I have been using them for 3 or 4 seasons now and they are as great as others here have said. I mainly use them to slow doewn my...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
04-10-2008, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,984
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
04-09-2008, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,984
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
11-16-2007, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
RE: Pela oil extractor
I used the same Pela pump to drain my Merc 90 4-stroke. I also had to pump it periodically. Took a little longer than to drain it with the plug, but I didn't have to try to deal with trying to...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-24-2007, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,520
RE: MinnKota CoPilot
I also have not used my foot pedal since getting the co-pilot. I use the remote rod mounts so I can keep my other hand free - just use your thumb. I bought an extra pack and have them mounted on...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-11-2007, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,852
RE: Toyota Tundra
I have a Sequoia with the 4.7. I tow a 17 ft, boat/90hp easily. My rig weighs about 2000+ lbs, and my truck is rated to tow 6200 lbs. Same drive train as the Tundra. I have heard the new 5.7 and...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-11-2007, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,852
RE: Toyota Tundra
I have a Sequoia with the 4.7. I tow a 17 ft, boat/90hp easily. My rig weighs about 2000+ lbs, and my truck is rated to tow 6200 lbs. Same drive train as the Tundra. I have heard the new 5.7 and...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
04-01-2007, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,868
RE: WANTED: the
I have the Cabela's one and like it - Rods are quite secure and have never had a rod bounce out (mine is in the stern seat hole).
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
04-01-2007, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,986
RE: Mercury 90hp 4 stroke
I have the same motor, though a year 2000, on a 17 ft. Smokercraft. I bought it new and still run it. I have had few if any problems with it. It always starts well, runs quiet, and gets very good...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-23-2007, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 5,171
RE: New Tundra
I think the sticker on my Toyota Sequoia (assembled in the US) said the parts content was 60% domestic, 30% Japan, 10% other. I think some GM/Ford vehicles (not sure which models) are made in Canada...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
12-30-2006, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,136
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Forum: General Discussion
12-30-2006, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
RE: varmit rifles
I bought one this fall in .270 for my 13 year old son for his first year of dear hunting. The rifle was very accurate at the range - groups could fit in a 50 cent piece at 100 yards. The scope...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
12-30-2006, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,480
RE: Drift sock question
I have a similar size boat - 17 foot with 90 4-stroke. Trolls 2.5 plus. Did the driftbag thing with 2 bags under the boat and now I get down to 1.4 or so. I got the smaller bags, maybe you could...
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Forum: Canada
12-13-2006, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,023
RE: gulp?
Caught hundreds on Lac Suel with GULP twisters - 3 and 4 inch in white and chartreuse. Also did well on Mille Lacs this year on a hot bite with spinner harnesses and GULP crawlers when they actually...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-13-2006, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,625
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Forum: General Discussion
12-13-2006, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,625
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
08-09-2006, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
RE: Minn Kota chargers, any good?
I bought a MK 220 in 2000, and it was broke 2 years later. One bank was not charging and that battery failed. Replaced it with a Cabela's charger (made by Mariner?) and have been very satisfied. I...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
08-09-2006, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
RE: Minn Kota chargers, any good?
I bought a MK 220 in 2000, and it was broke 2 years later. One bank was not charging and that battery failed. Replaced it with a Cabela's charger (made by Mariner?) and have been very satisfied. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-04-2006, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,920
RE: Wondering About The Future Of Mille Lacs
I fished near shore about a month ago and got 40, only one of which was over the slot with most 16 to 18 inches. Got about a dozen a week later, all under the slot. Fished again recently and only...
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