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Please explain what this means. Are there winterizer kits available? Also, what would you think the average tune-up would cost, barring that it doesn't take anything major. Thanks

My boat is kept in an insulated garage .....never gets close to feezing. Should I winterize and if so can someone give me some suggestions on winterizing. I am new to this. The motor is a 2001 50 HP 2 cyl. Mercury. Thanks

I posted under the outboard forums about the warning tone going off..........I am wondering if there isn't something else going on w/ the electrical end. The fish finder worked and had power, however when I turned it on, the gas gauge did not function. I turnded the finder off and it would beep...

Recently purchased the SPIREX RE and absolutley love it. This thing casts so freaking smooth and far...I nearly lost my rebel in a few trees :o ! I plan on buying a few more for my all my rods...

Took the boat out for the first time ever today. 16ft Starcraft Starfire 160 w/ 50 Merc 2 stroke. I did not run it hard, but I did open it up on the way back to the dock. I eventually went to idle for a few minutes while getting prepared to load the boat back onto the trailer. The warning tone...

It wasn't funny at the time but......Many seasons ago, a friend and I arrived at our spot for opening day of trout. We were in a great spot, however there was a small group of brush in front of us. We were in our spot several hours before the season opened. We placed our poles and tackle on the...

I need (2) 15' lengths of what I believe is 12 gauge wire for the on board charger. I also need (1) jumper for the battery. The wire for the jumper I found was $25.00!!!!!!! Is the marine wire different than wire for an auto battery? Where do you recommend that I order this stuff? I see that...

What type of screws or lagss do you recommend. I am unable to get access uder the bow to secure w/ a bolt and nut. How about the TM isolator bolts?

What are the pros/cons or is it necessary?

I am looking at the 24V 75lb thrust bow mount TM. The reviews on cabelas were 10/11 loved it. I hear that the biggest issue is that it beeps everytime you utilze the contol.I have select hearing and I can tune anything out so thats not an issue. The other thing i heard is that there is about a...

I currently have two batteries hooked up, one for the accesories and one for the OB. I am in the process of buying a 24V TM and debating on an onboard charger or portable. I bought 2 new Interstate Marine batteries (29 bank) for the TM. I am not sure if I should just hook the accesories to the...

I need an anchor pulley or an electric winch. Any recommendations for a 16' V? I hate to have 100' of line in the boat for a manual system, yet I hate the price of the electric. Thanks for the advice.

In my quest for a motor I found that Cabelas sells reconditioned motors. Anyone buy a reconditioned motor and if so any issues?

I started my wish list and wanted to see what you guys have on yours....this way you guys might give me more ideas!!!!!!!!!! 1. bow mount motor 2. 3 bank charger 3. (2) new batteries 4. new pole/reel 5. led lights on boat 6. lots of fish caught 7. rod holders 8. insert your idea here 9...

Is there a method on measuring for the proper shaft length for an electric bow mount motor? A local boat dealer refused to provide me with which shaft length i needed, basically wanting me to buy the motor from him. ANYONE?

In the future I pan on using LED lights in the cargo areas/ live well etc including around the deck area. Anyone currently have extra lighting on your boat? Please post a Pic or 2 or 3. Anyone have an opinion on this company? https://www.bluewaterled.com/ THANKS in advance

I need to get an electric motor. Should I get the bow mount 55lb thrust 12v and a second 55lb thrust for the transom? Or should I go with a 24 v system for the bow mount only? I currently have a battery dedicated to the outboard and a second battery for the lights, bilge,live well. Both of...

Which do you have/recommend for th gunnies? I would like to get the clamp style. I checked some out on Cabelas web site , but I wanted to get info. from people that have/use them.

Anyone do any steelhead fishing in Erie? Did yo fish the streams or the lake? I fished the streams twice, now I would like to try fishing the lake.