whichwaysup Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 New Batteries for the TM. Time to get more than a halfday trip out of my batteries. We will see if Walmarts last as long as my previous batts. They were lighter, which is not a good sign! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 When from this to this. Like going from a small screen TV to wide screen. Have to check it out on the water soon. Black Friday deal from West Marine. Will be offering up the 740 for sale soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Chief5130 said: When from this to this. Like going from a small screen TV to wide screen. Have to check it out on the water soon. Black Friday deal from West Marine. Will be offering up the 740 for sale soon. Now you just need the live scope!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 5 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Now you just need the live scope!!! They are really proud of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Chief5130 said: They are really proud of that. It is true. Expensive, but for fishing deeper or stained waters, I have found it to be invaluable. In ranked order of importance, I would put it one notch below my Ipilot TM and 1 notch above my power pole Sure, it shows fish, but the ability to scan the contours, ledges, and drops (and snags) is incredible. You see crappie guys targeting fish like a video game, thats not how it works in heavy currents and saltwater. Knowing whether the river bank drops vertically or is a gentle slope helps you figure out where to fish and how long to stay. My trips are so much more productive and less stressful because I am not running blind. if you ever consider one, pm me and I can talk you through the pros and cons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16bayfisher Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Picked up a 24 amp charger on mega sale the other day. Charged trolling motor batteries over night from less then half full to full. It would've taken the 6 Amp charger 2 days to do that. On board attery guage is a plus too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post THE OUTLAW Posted January 7, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Went out ! Beautiful ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 After needing to cut an access hole and make a cover plate inside the console to get to the pickup tube, I decided to replace the original factory cover plate that gave access to the gas fill and vent lines to the tank. The reason I wanted to do this was to make the floor level all the way across inside the front of the console for a future duel battery install. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Nicely Done !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 replaced the horn in the console. it got wet after I cleaned the boat deck with pressure washer to get grime out of non-skid. I also hit the console area and went by the horn and blew it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currituck Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Topped off the batteries. My boat is stored off site so I towed it home and charge them up. Yes I know I should pull them and store them on a trickle charger. Problem is it really darn tight inside the console and I am older than I was a week ago. If you are running the trolling motor this time of year be sure to charge up as soon as you can after the trip. J.D. Power website has a great article. https://jdpower.com/boats/shopping-guides/how-to-make-trolling-motor-batteries-last-longer Currituck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 14 hours ago, Currituck said: Topped off the batteries. My boat is stored off site so I towed it home and charge them up. Yes I know I should pull them and store them on a trickle charger. Problem is it really darn tight inside the console and I am older than I was a week ago. If you are running the trolling motor this time of year be sure to charge up as soon as you can after the trip. J.D. Power website has a great article. https://jdpower.com/boats/shopping-guides/how-to-make-trolling-motor-batteries-last-longer Currituck Buy a small solar trickle charger.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post searing Posted February 9, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 I designed a custom switch panel to hold five switches to replace the original Hewes four switch panel. Also wanted it backlit. FP Marine was awesome to work with and made exactly per my Cad drawing. Only thing left to do is add a diode jumper for the anchor light so only one actuator light is on to represent what's on then I'll seal the panel edges. Next project is under gunnel lighting this weekend. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLP Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Wow, that looks awesome! Nice upgrade searing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currituck Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 Nice work. A little boat bling. Currituck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whichwaysup Posted February 12, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Did a little bling myself! After 4 years with a gaping hole in my steering knob, I found a perfect fit! Good luck charm too! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 2 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Is that a little Tar River action? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 No, but they are up there I hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Made a mess on it ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ IMG_0525.MOV IMG_0530.MOV 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Skif Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Pretty cool stuff!! Blackened shrimp, shrimp gumbo, shrimp cocktail, fried shrimp. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Backlit switch panel completely done now and finally installed under gunnel lighting for some night fishing and cruising. I went with blue only. I also had custom fish measuring rulers made and stuck them on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Who did your switch panel? I may tackle that as my next project. Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, HenrysCreek said: Who did your switch panel? I may tackle that as my next project. Looks awesome! FPMarine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Took the 18.5MA in for engine service today. The shop owner walks out and says “wow, that’s a beauty, I’ve got something sitting in my shop that’ll look great on her!” Walk in and he has a beautiful used 150 four stroke Yammy sitting on a stand. A little haggling later and it’s now going on the boat! Going to delete the jackplate as I don’t run shallow very often. Will post pictures next week when she’s back. Question for the group: The “new” motor currently has a 19P stainless prop on it. Any recommendations on what runs best on these boats/motors? Don’t need the fastest prop, just the best all around. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 minute ago, HenrysCreek said: Took the 18.5MA in for engine service today. The shop owner walks out and says “wow, that’s a beauty, I’ve got something sitting in my shop that’ll look great on her!” Walk in and he has a beautiful used 150 four stroke Yammy sitting on a stand. A little haggling later and it’s now going on the boat! Going to delete the jackplate as I don’t run shallow very often. Will post pictures next week when she’s back. Question for the group: The “new” motor currently has a 19P stainless prop on it. Any recommendations on what runs best on these boats/motors? Don’t need the fastest prop, just the best all around. Thanks. WOW! That never happens! Between the work you've put into her and the new(ish) engine, you practically have a new boat for about 80K less than a new boat! As for prop - the 4S may be different, but my 150 2 S Vmax (ox66) has a 19.6 P (14.5 diameter). It's a stilletto prop and I've been very happy with it. I actually need a little cup on it, it blows out in turns and I can't go WOT currently (very close though). WOT puts me at 5800-6K RPM vs. the max RPM of 5500. Max speed is 50 currently, but before I had the prop adjusted (fins were all over the place!) I was seeing 53-54. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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