Posted by: weedwalker - Ex Member Posted on: 07/12/04 at 01:14:47
congrads Nick, Just keep in mind, the faster boats may give you more fishing time, but the tin boats make you fish your chosen water more through, it also gives you the advantage of running skinny water P.S. It's not the boat that catches the fish! Brian (the weedwalker)
Posted by: ronknott - Ex Member Posted on: 07/01/04 at 04:27:53
Back to that question on the oil. I saw some Castrol Synthetic on sale earlier in the year for $20 per gallon. I think that is cheaper than non-synthetic OEM. I always thought Castrol made pretty good 4 stroke oil but I don't know anything about their injection oil. Any coments?? (this would only be used after the warranty period was over on a new engine of course)
Posted by: larrys - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 21:26:04
Hello....Safeco....please take Rob and Rich off my towing insurance....Thanks!
Posted by: Rich - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 17:56:33
OUCH, Rob. That hurts just thinking about it. Had a similar experience except mine went head on with a brand new Chevy Celebrity. Luckily it was in town so only 35 MPH.
Rich
Posted by: rob_maglio - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 17:31:35
Yeah, I remember the memories of my first boat. What a beautiful Memorial Day weekend in 2000 when that boat went flying down Hwy 10 in east San Diego at 60 mph, with no truck attached. Boy did that boat get some air flying off the front of the trailer when they hit the guard rail. It was towed and last time I saw it. brings a tear to my eye.
Posted by: Nick - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 17:02:17
No problem guys just tryin to help you guys to!
Posted by: Admin Posted on: 06/30/04 at 15:08:53
Absolutely, Kirk. I, too, have "memories" of my old boat! lol!
Posted by: kholmes - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 14:15:32
Just to hear the excitment in Nick's posts is so cool. I dearly remember my first rig. A 1984 Bayliner Trophy Bass Boat, rigged with a super hot 85hp Force outboard. Not fast, but it did catch lots of fish:). I loved that boat. Congrats Nick, and thanks for the trip down memory lane. Kirk
Posted by: Smitty - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 12:39:03
Break your engine in according to the manufacturer's recomendations with the OEM oil for the engine. Then after that is completely done, ask me about synthetic TCW 3 Amsoil.
Smitty
Posted by: Nick - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 04:09:04
Hey guys I would really like to hear some advice on what kind of oil I should use! It will be greatly aprociated! I'm new to this now I need the knowledge!
Thanks
Posted by: virgilw - Ex Member Posted on: 06/30/04 at 03:53:05
congrats Nickster, Happy fer ya!! Hay bob, do ya have a back seat open fpr the rest the tournies?? I'm looking!
Posted by: champ206 Posted on: 06/29/04 at 17:26:00
Right on Nick. I know you will enjoy it.
Posted by: Nick - Ex Member Posted on: 06/29/04 at 16:49:46
Thanks Guys can't wait to get out and use it! planning one taking it out thursday or friday!
Posted by: Admin Posted on: 06/29/04 at 16:26:46
I used bolts and LocTite.
Posted by: larrys - Ex Member Posted on: 06/29/04 at 15:01:24
Way to go Nick.......awwwww......wait till you feel the crash of the waves on the bow as you head across Potholes........One suggestion......get a supply of deck screws and a Makita as having been a Tracker owner for 7 wonderful years that was the only things I had trouble with!! You will enjoy this boat!!