Hello Pass0047. Where are you located? Could we meet in the twin cities?

TheFamousGrouse wrote:

Coleman Peak1 dual fuel 553.

https://www.campsaver.com/coleman-dual-fuel-stove.html?_iv_code=7A-CMS-COLEMANDUALSTOVE1-3000003654&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyPbzBRDsARIsAFh15JZxhZa6tS4TIG8blqSwbx_iM-_zVsCyOqkn64FQdeQFABJ8ZoT3pqoaAq8_EALw_wcB

Simple, no expensive disposo gas canisters. Run on Coleman fuel or gasoline. One fill lasts over an hour.

Grouse

TheFamousGrouse wrote:

Coleman Peak1 dual fuel 553.

https://www.campsaver.com/coleman-dual-fuel-stove.html?_iv_code=7A-CMS-COLEMANDUALSTOVE1-3000003654&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyPbzBRDsARIsAFh15JZxhZa6tS4TIG8blqSwbx_iM-_zVsCyOqkn64FQdeQFABJ8ZoT3pqoaAq8_EALw_wcB

Simple, no expensive disposo gas canisters. Run on Coleman fuel or gasoline. One fill lasts over an hour.

Grouse

I agree with Grouse’s recommendation. I had the predecessor of that stove and used it for 50 years. I also have the dual fuel version pictured in the link. They work just fine in below zero (F.) weather. Propane is a problem in subzero weather.

Oh how horrible! I am so very sorry.

Reef, Be sure to join us in Wakemup Bay for the evening bite.

Retired, so I have more time for hunting, fishing and playing with grandchildren. I spent 30 years as a prosecutor, putting bad guys in prison; and before that I was a cop and firefighter for 8 years. Life is way better than good.

It is -32 degrees (actual temp) in Balsam Lake, WI.

Are the chargers available through this group buy. How much for 1 battery, 1 charger and shipping? Thanks.

Bearcat,
I am 28 miles from North Branch.

Price drop.
Now $30.

Price drop $30.

It is oblong

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10 years ago we bought a new bigger pontoon in order to take our kids and grandkids. It’s rated for 15 passengers, and it is 25 feet long. It came with a 70 hp Suzuki. When we bought it, I never imagined we would water ski behind it. It pulls 2oo pound me. I cannot get up on one ski behind this 70 hp, but once I am up on 2 skis, I can drop one. My 240 pound son can get up on two skis, but if he drops a ski, he sinks. 10 year old grandson skis on small kid’s skis. It takes a lot of technique to whip the tube with only 70 up. Boat is definitely underpowered for water sports. I think a 115 on it would be adequate, but a 150 would be awesome.

Great report. Very well written. Thanks.

It’ll seem pricey, but I believe the Tilley is the best hat for guys who are concerned about sun on face, ears, neck. The fellow who invented wrote a fun story about the hat. Also there’s a buy a guy a drink tradition you should read about.

https://www.campsaver.com/tilley-ltm6-airflo-hat-mens.html?_iv_code=2F2-H2-TIL0001-287733&gclid=Cj0KCQjwre_XBRDVARIsAPf7zZjvvQUpdjFFLJ-HHfexYscxzLpKODDDM0f5njyCVyE4OBje-1DN7_saAidKEALw_wcB

Congratulations. That’s a great rig. You and your family will make memories with it.

What battery did you get for your upgrade??
Thanks

Sold. It was a pleasure meeting Angler II.

Sold to Angler II pending payment.

Yesterday there was about an inch and a half on Balsam. Now there is quite a bit of snow accumulated on the ice…

Yesterday there was about an inch and a half. Now there is quite a bit of snow accumulated on the ice…

So sad. Sorry for your loss.

Congratulations

Maybe move some of your heaviest stuff, like anchor, tools, spare prop, cooler, etc.

Jake620t from Walleyecental suggested that I unscrew the base, remove it and then unbolt the vee to remove it. That worked like a charm. I now have the vee removed and it works great.

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This is the vee in my seat bases.

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First time posting photos…

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Here is a link to what should be a close up of the 1.77 pedestal base on the rod rack.

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1644851&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D738193%26type%3Dproduct%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26searchPath%3D%252Fcatalog%252Fsearch.cmd%253Fform_state%253DsearchForm%2526N%253D0%2526fsch%253Dtrue%2526Ntk%253DAllProducts%2526Ntt%253Dquick%252Bstow%252Brod%252Brack%2526x%253D10%2526y%253D6%2526WTz_l%253DHeader%25253BSearch-All%252BProducts%26Ntt%3Dquick%2Bstow%2Brod%2Brack

Click on the fourth photo from the left to see my 1.77.

Possibly there is an airlock preventing your livewell from pumping water when you are out on the lake. That happened a lot on my 1996 Lund Pro-V. The solution to the air lock is to slam your motor into reverse to force water through the hose to the live well.
As far as the shaft length goes, I recommend the 60 inch shaft. A shorter shaft will work, but I believethe 60 is best for your Pro-V.
I had a rear electric on my Pro-V as well as a kicker and I really liked it. My current boat has only the kicker on the stern and I miss having the electric on the stern.

Thank you, James, for posting this. I especially appreciated hearing the mechanic explain that we should not run our outboards even briefly to get the water out.

Whenever I have thought to use them (I have several), they need to be fueled. After fueling them, I am convinced there is a strong odor. The trick might be to fuel them well in advance to give the fuel odor 24 hours to dissipate.