Recent content by Bill N

How much is "too expensive"? Our dealer provides scissor style trailer use at no charge if you store with them. Trailers are nuts right now. Was told of one well known brand that has increased in price 33% since November.

Heh, heh...that was a pretty good dunk! I like their anchor, I have the same model!

As promised...

Daril, are you rockin' a South Bay now?

FWIW, I have seen firsthand one Mercury 150 that was very difficult to shift with Alum prop. Dealer put on a SS prop and instantly shifted smoothly. The extra rotating weight is definitely beneficial. Now this particular engine may simply not be as well balanced as most, because I'e seen dozens...

Switching brands can potentially also require instrumentation depending on which instrumentation you currently have.

I'm not a fan of abandoning the traditional analog instrumentation.

Higher octane equates to resistance to detonation. Detonation is terribly destructive when it is not when it is supposed to be. For cocktail cruising you would probably be fine, but if working the engine at all, you need to keep your octane in the recommended range.

Should work, about as well as pulling teeth with a spoon.

You're correct. If concerned about parasitic draw, install a battery cutoff switch.

The risk with oversize is wind vulnerability. Good luck getting a ShoreScreen this season. I know a couple guys still waiting.

Tried to PM jonnydiesel with a suggestion, but am unable to?

I know that a jack plate is a factory option on a competitive pontoon brand for whatever that is worth.

Yep, AU nailed it.

Great game! Very unfortunate for State to lose their QB in the first series.