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Believe it or not I have been running a shurflo blaster for the last 5 seasons with no problems, I think a good prefilter and a freshwater flush after use are reasons it has lasted so long.

That looks great! :thup nicely done!

Looked like it was just another day on the job for those guys! Lol

Good as gold mate! Having a c dory to cruise around the bay of islands would be like heaven! Well actually anywhere around New Zealand would be amazing on a cdory, I look forward to seeing some pictures!

You may want to look into chirp technology. Pricey sure, but it's what you'll need if you expect your sounder to find Hali's for you. Personally I would study your charts and look for bottom structure that will hold Hali's, like say for example steep ledges near sand flats and perhaps narrow...

I have an F-80 as well and have always transported it in the partially raised position employing a homemade transome saver and have never had a problem. Like you stated I would be more concerned with damage caused from unintentional ground contact from the close proximity of the skeg to the...

Simple really, drop anchor or use trolling motor to help keep line plumb and fish close to slack tide. I wouldn't use downrigger if I were you, asking for problems for sure. A 16 or 20 ounce weight is more than enough in most cases.

I'm interested in seeing those halibut rig pics as well, it's always nice to try something different. I have been catching most of my halibut with the simple spreader bar set up. Personally I think the key to catching a lot of halibut is to utilize a technique that uses sight, sound and smell...

Great tip with the maribou flash! I have also had good luck with uv maribou flash and scent oil on hoochies. I've used anchovies and herring with a lot of success as most others have but they are costly and need constant attention to ensure proper action. From my experience, a properly rigged...

I haven't used a floor panel of any sort but that would be a great addition for the smaller items for sure. The items I store are large enough that the existing rack works fine as is. The rack was built as two separate units, this actually increased the racks strength because I have double the...

Yes, I used PVC tee fittings cut in half to sandwich the roof rail and a stainless hose clamp on each side to secure it. Before cutting the tee fitting I glued in a flush length of PVC pipe into the two ends of the tee so the tee contacts the rail with its entire length. Just to clarify I only...

Yes I have had great success with my PVC roof rack. I have doubled it in length since those photos were taken and store as much as my zodiac, two prawn traps, two crab pots,six rubbermaids a scotchman and a five gallon bucket up there and going on four seasons it has never let me down. The PVC...

Has anyone tried out this puller yet? I'm curious if it has anymore power than some of the other line haulers commonly available. I have always been a fan of scotty downriggers and being that my boat is already rigged for them this puller would fit nicely. Just not sure of its capabilities...

Seeing the title to this thread reminds me of a long weekend three years ago in northern BC. It was when I met the original owners of " reel knotty ", my family and I were headed to quesnel lake one friday night and I got two flat tires on my trailer carrying my recently purchased 22 cruiser. I...

Have to agree for sure. Got a pair of these for a present a few years ago and they are exceptional. Very clear optics, the compass is handy and the rubber exterior is robust, also noticed they are well priced. :thup

Congrats on the gb32! They really are a classic trawler design, my folks have owned an older 32 for the last 15 years or so and it have given our family a lot of fond memories. It has alot of teak like you have mentioned so upkeep is a bit tedious but with the twin 50 hp Perkins it is very good...

Yamaha 70's on the 25 would be great, but it seams as tho the 70 is not available in x-long shaft. :sad

Chirp. :thup

You won't be disappointed with the Suzuki 2.5, it's great little engine!

Hello jingram, did you know a chevy 350 will fit in a cavalier if you use a shoe horn? With the right gearing it may even get good fuel economy. Could you do it yes, should you no! Thataways advice and comments are said for good reason because he knows better than most. You asked the question...