Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
07-22-2005, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,332
RE: Beware of ordering from Boats.net
Status update:
During my second conversation with the not-so-friendly gal at Boats.net, she said that I needed to file a damaged or missing item claim with UPS. Spoke with UPS cust service and...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
07-19-2005, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,332
RE: Beware of ordering from Boats.net
I do a lot of shipping UPS too. Any time something is damaged or lost, it seems to be me, the shipper, that is responsible for filing the claim. I will call them (UPS) and see what they say...but I...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
07-19-2005, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,332
Beware of ordering from Boats.net
Prices are good. Customer service is not.
Ordered a prop shaft from these folks on 7/2.
Credit card payment had not cleared yet, so credit card was declined. Boats.net sent me an email to tell...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
05-05-2003, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,485
RE: Tropy or Fisherman
I'm on my 3rd Alumacraft and first Trophy.
I priced out the fisherman. For the price of a fisherman, you can hang a lot better motor on the back of the Trophy (HPDI in my case). Did not like the...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-23-2002, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,147
RE: Benelli Super Black Eagle
LOVE my SBE. Thing is flawless. Traded in a Browning Gold for it a few years ago. Gold just would not cycle reliably enough for me when it got ugly and dirty (which it does in any good duck slough...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-05-2002, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 4,350
RE: Iraq, possible action against?
"I think it will be used to bolster the grip the Republican party has on the congress, as well as to shore up the now sagging approval ratings of the President."
Last I checked, I thought that we...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
08-02-2002, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 826
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Forum: General Discussion
08-02-2002, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 722
RE: Left hand line counter reels
I've looked and looked. Nobody makes a lefty with a built in line counter...YET. Sucks, but seems to be true.
I have a couple Shakespeare clip ons, they seem to work alright.
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
08-02-2002, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,395
RE: 1436 Lite Alumacraft
I agree with BadFinger. Wider is better.
I recently sold my 1436 and went with a 1450. HUGE difference in stability and safety in my opinion.
If you ever decide to bring someone along with...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
08-02-2002, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 826
RE: Need help with a quick prop question
Thanks PJM. The way you described it is the way that I have it.
Anybody have thoughts on how close the prop tips can come to the annode fin on the cav plate? I'm within a 1/4 inch of it with the...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
08-01-2002, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 826
Need help with a quick prop question
I just bought a Tempest Plus for my Yam 200 Vmax HPDI.
A couple of questions actually...
1) This larger diameter prop comes within a 1/4 inch of the anode fin when spun by hand. How close is...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-01-2002, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 826
RE: Yamaha extended warranty special
I did speak with my dealer about this at the time, and he said that I would get the extended wty, because I ordered the boat before the promo expired. But then again, he thought my motor was going...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
08-01-2002, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,123
RE: Difference between Yamaha VMAX and
There are some differences. But the biggest factor you need to concern yourself with...is the fact that the Vmax HPDI's only come in 20" shafts...while the "regular" HPDI 150's come with either 20"...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-01-2002, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 826
Yamaha extended warranty special
Back in Feb/March, when I ordered my new rig, I know Yamaha was running their "Extended Warranty OR Savings Bond" special promotion. Does anybody remember how long the extended warranty offer was...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-26-2002, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
RE: MN vs SD
I hear you Chad. I too live in Fargo. It was bad enough when the sentiment out west was "anti-nonres"...now it is "anti-nonres and anti-resident if you live in Fargo or Forks".
Not sure what we...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-25-2002, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,685
RE: seats
Eyecrosser,
I know the springs that you are talking about. Mount different springs on the post. I too cannot recall the name, but I do recall seeing something about that company going under. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-15-2002, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
RE: Direct TV or DISH
Last time I checked, I don't think that you could get the Outdoor Channel on DTV, just the Outdoor Life Network. You could get it on DISH though. For how much time I spend on that channel, it makes...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
07-15-2002, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,002
Don't mess with Piranha props
I use my F15 kicker motor on my fishing boat, and as a duckboat/riverboat motor. Chewed up the first alum prop last fall.
Thought that I would try the Piranha prop this time around. Supposed...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
07-15-2002, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 717
RE: triton boats online
www.tritonboats.com
Click the "Boats" link
Then click the "Multi species" link.
I'm assuming that you want to look at pics of a 189 & 205.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-09-2002, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
RE: Rod socks
When you buy 4 or more from Cabelas, they only cost $3.99 each. They do the job on tangles. I just buy the large size for all rigs.
Hint: if you buy a few more than you need, it is easier to...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-28-2002, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,838
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Forum: General Discussion
06-03-2002, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 908
RE: Going to Canada Thru Pembina ND Any Problems?
I just went thru there last Sat morning the 25th (headed to Kenora, Ont.). I was not towing a boat, but had the back filled with fishing gear. Just the usual questions and ID check. No line, no...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
05-21-2002, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
RE: Help finding a HPDI motor
Thanks for the offer to assist Bob. Unfortunately, all I can give you is an "I would if I could".
My local dealer got my Trophy 195 in a few weeks ago. I took the boat home and started rigging...
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
05-19-2002, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
RE: Strange sound coming from livewell?
"By the livewell" does this mean near the transom?
I've had some high-pitched whines coming from an un-vented gas tank.
Just taking a shot. Or is it a more "mechanical" type noise?
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Forum: Walleye Boats and Motors
05-18-2002, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
RE: Help finding a HPDI motor
Since I gave my dealer my boat, and he has already sold it. Yet I still have the loan outstanding on that rig. Is it fair for me to ask for the agreed upon trade-in money for my traded rig. This...
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