Recent content by New to Boating

Thanks Marion,  to be honest,  didn't even think about asking Lodders......great idea!!  Now I have to say it to myself..."DUH!"

I am finishing up installation of a new Humminbird Sonar/GPS and I am stuck trying to source these connectors.  Does anyone know who makes these and where I can buy them?

Got the quote for repairs back.  $1,550 !  Fortunately the other boater is all over this with his insurance company and we should have this taken care of quickly.  Unfortunate accident but it is reassuring to see that we still have people who accept responsibility for their actions and will make...

Had the boat at a transient dock this past weekend and a 25' center console with a bow anchor didn't quite make it in to the spot next to me.  Luckily it was on camera at the marina and the gentleman left me his name and number. This is on the port side, and it looks like one large panel from...

I got an ad this week from Cabelas advertising this FF for $239.  Other websites have this anywhere from $400 - $700.  I am guessing it is last year's model (or older?).  Anyone own one of these?  Opinions/comments? http://www.humminbird.com/Products/788ci-HD-Combo/

My new boat came with a Garmin 101 "fish finder"/depth finder,  I want to put something a little better on, with color display and down view imaging.  Will I have to replace the cable and transducer if I stay with a Garmin product.  I was looking at something like a Garmin Striker 4dv.  If I do...

Love this site.  I have had my Bennington only 10 days now,  went to take it out yesterday and had 20 gallons (maybe more) of water pooled on my top,  now I know why.  My dealer (I'll be nice and not name them) told me those straps were for winter storage,  which I guess is somewhat correct. ...

Added picture and specs

Only had the boat out once so far,  will get pictures and specs up real soon, weekends can not get here soon enough.  The wife and I are both retiring at the end of this year,  ....that won't be a problem soon!

My wife and I bought our first boat (a 20" SunChaser) last October and took it out for the first time in April this year (we live in Ohio).  We have enjoyed to boating experience so much we just purchased a new 24' Bennington and made our maiden voyage this past Friday.  This site has a wealth...