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by Southpaw
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Trolling Motor Battery Preference
Replies: 14
Views: 6429

Re: Trolling Motor Battery Preference

I finaly stepped away from sears batteries they just did not hold up long enough for me. I have been using an Interstate battery for my trolling motor for 3 years now with no signs of not holding a charge which is what I found with the Sears line of deep cycles. Just my opinion. Dennis
by Southpaw
Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: New boat/motor!
Replies: 6
Views: 2348

Re: New boat/motor!

Say's alot about the seller when they will step up and help you out of a bad situation. They could have very easily looked the other way like alot of sellers might have. Good Luck with the "new" motor. Dennis
by Southpaw
Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Newman Lake Dock
Replies: 8
Views: 5040

Re: Newman Lake Dock

I am going to try and wake the tigers up on Monday at Newman and will post about the ramp when I post my report. Hopefully a positive report. Dennis
by Southpaw
Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Nissan 9.8 4 stroke
Replies: 3
Views: 3638

Re: Nissan 9.8 4 stroke

I use my neighbors 8 hp Tohatsu 2 stroke I dont know the exact year but a fantastic trolling motor on my 17' center console trolls down very nice and will troll all darn day without missing a beat and on virtualy minimal fuel. Good luck with your choice. Dennis
by Southpaw
Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:33 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: question on boat that's been sitting for 8-10 years
Replies: 11
Views: 4080

Re: question on boat that's been sitting for 8-10 years

I also would not hesitate to replace the fuel tank if it is of the metal variety, you dont need rust particles in you motor. I think I might also keep the trailer backed in the water for a few minutes to have time to check for hidden problems also known as leaks. Good luck and be carefull with your ...
by Southpaw
Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Thank You Steve's Marine
Replies: 4
Views: 2652

Re: Thank You Steve's Marine

Yup it sure is.
by Southpaw
Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Thank You Steve's Marine
Replies: 4
Views: 2652

Re: Thank You Steve's Marine

If they made a color that is from 1989 it would be perfect, but I went into it knowing it might be slightly different in color and I mean ever so slightly he made the bottom of my boat look new and I think if you didnt know those repairs to the bottom of my boat were there you most likely would not ...
by Southpaw
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Thank You Steve's Marine
Replies: 4
Views: 2652

Thank You Steve's Marine

I would like to thank Steve of Steve's Marine in Spokane. I took my Center console to him after running up and over a very jagged Snake River rock that was only about an inch under the water and gouged the heck out of the fiberglass and gel coat on the bottom of my boat in about 4 places. Steve not ...