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Forum: General Discussion 04-06-2024, 11:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,063
Posted By chico
My 18' Superhawk has an access plate(round)in...

My 18' Superhawk has an access plate(round)in front of the big motor. With my short arms i cannot reach the pump but my son can easily. Can send pictures if needed REW...Chico...
Forum: Motors and Props 12-27-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,311
Posted By chico
I to have this issue as i run out of juice during...

I to have this issue as i run out of juice during derbies. This year i have come to the conclusion that 24V lithium is the answer. One battery i am told will last me all day, if not i guess a second...
Forum: Swap Board 09-18-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 695
Posted By chico
Swap xi5 foot control

New never used foot control but it is a few years old. For trade only for something i can use and perfect for anyone that has aa use for. Trade for rods, reels, props, harness hardware or???. I do...
Forum: General Discussion 08-25-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,455
Posted By chico
Ok i admit leaving the rod unattended only for a...

Ok i admit leaving the rod unattended only for a brief second. Returned the following weekend with an extendable paint pole 10', so 20' total. Attached a 4' piece of punched angle iron from home...
Forum: Boats 08-15-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,360
Posted By chico
FYI: I have a 18' crestliner and lost my travel...

FYI: I have a 18' crestliner and lost my travel tarp 5 years ago in a wind storm. Went to canvas mart locally and they made it from scratch with no pattern and a two day layover. Love the new tarp...
Forum: Swap Board 07-21-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,179
Posted By chico
Xi5 transducer cable needed

Shot in the dark, need the cable that runs from the top of the motor down through the coiled cable that attaches to the cable extension that runs to the sonar unit.Took my motor apart for repairs and...
Forum: Electronics 06-26-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,381
Posted By chico
Well O E, i will try to keep this short. Had the...

Well O E, i will try to keep this short. Had the same issues with my Xi5 from first launch this year. After posting on here and other sites was given the usual need to upload lowrance update and...
Forum: Motors and Props 06-19-2023, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By chico
It is the clamp. I replaced my clamp with one...

It is the clamp. I replaced my clamp with one from local automotive style as the Verado one is a pain to tighten as you will find out. i also got a high pitched with the other symptons...Chico...
Forum: Electronics 06-03-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 852
Posted By chico
Ltrain- I have replaced the box a couple years...

Ltrain- I have replaced the box a couple years back, since then running like a champ.


Rick- Thanks for the tip will do the update and try it tomorrow when i go fishing...Chico...
Forum: Electronics 06-02-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 852
Posted By chico
XI5 Anchor lock issues

On more than one occasion the XI5 loses anchor lock yesterday for no reason. Anyone else come across this, if so please share...Chico...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-26-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By chico
Check that your cav.plate is visible at WOT and...

Check that your cav.plate is visible at WOT and not buried first, what rpm your at and then you can move on to pith and height of motor. Every hull is unique and water trial will eliminate guess...
Forum: Boats 05-14-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,863
Posted By chico
Agree with Tomp.

Agree with Tomp.
Forum: Motors and Props 05-14-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,852
Posted By chico
The two i am aware of was whipple superchargers...

The two i am aware of was whipple superchargers and simon motorsparts witch have been given the stop order by merc. When a local shop to me became verado certified i stopped looking for alternatives,...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-13-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,852
Posted By chico
I will add this to my previous post, if you do...

I will add this to my previous post, if you do not have a certified verado mechanic close to you do not buy it. Verado's are very dependable but like any other new age motors they do have a special...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-10-2023, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,500
Posted By chico
Would like to hear the results after. Raising 2...

Would like to hear the results after. Raising 2 holes may cause bumping the rev limiter. Is your plate that buried, best of luck 90% of the fish are in 10% of the water(so i have heard)...Chico...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-10-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,500
Posted By chico
Now if i could only figure out how to jig for...

Now if i could only figure out how to jig for lakers:o:o...Chico...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-10-2023, 01:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,500
Posted By chico
A good prop to start with for you would be a 19p...

A good prop to start with for you would be a 19p tempest plus. Depending on what you are looking for there is a couple faster props(3 blades) and also a couple more stable props in 4 blades, you...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-10-2023, 12:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,852
Posted By chico
After the initial release of the V-Rods in 2005...

After the initial release of the V-Rods in 2005 like any other new product there was some issues. After 2008 issues were addressed and resolved. The Verado club was an excellent source of information...
Forum: Motors and Props 03-31-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,969
Posted By chico
Thank you for sharing, as i have been prop...

Thank you for sharing, as i have been prop testing for many years on my 175 V-Rod. You have given me a few new options to try, only difference is i am in a crestliner:rock-on:
Forum: Swap Board 02-19-2023, 09:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 837
Posted By chico
SS Prop

Prop was used for 10 seconds on a 175 Verado. Realized then it was a left hand, my mistake(OOPS)

Will trade for something i can use or sell for 200, prop is new with no marks whatsoever. trouble ...
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,569
Posted By chico
charge batteries

Temperature here reaches -40 over the winter months. For the past 15 years plug in onboard minn-kota for front 2 group 31 trolling batteries, i changed these a few years back at 8 years and they were...
Forum: Boats 01-23-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,703
Posted By chico
Make sure person you get to install is not in a...

Make sure person you get to install is not in a hurry and lets the glue set before laying the product down and as G.K. said a good roller after the lay down is critical...Chico...
Forum: Motors and Props 10-24-2022, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,081
Posted By chico
Check that the bleeder screw did not back off....

Check that the bleeder screw did not back off. Find it through one of the holes through the motor cradle, starbird side. If not that, when you park the boat, put a clean piece of (white) cardboard...
Forum: Electronics 08-13-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 536
Posted By chico
Verado power trim quit

Anyone here change there power trim motor. Mine has been acting up last few trips out but now has quit all together. Tried straight power to the motor with no response. Looking for any advice before...
Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,787
Posted By chico
Check your cavitation plate and make sure you are...

Check your cavitation plate and make sure you are just skimming the water surface. Sounds like your prop is to low, i had same issue with my superhawk and only after raising to proper height did it...
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