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Did it today for the first time. Very easy. Jack it up and push it where you want it. You may have to fight the dolly wheel a little to change direction, and it wants to pivot around the dolly so you push from the back and then push from the front. I slid my boat to the opposite side of the garage and it was just too easy. You can push the tandem trailer into a slant if you jack the wheel way up and work at it, but you have to back the boat in just right first. I used four GoJaks, obviously, but you may be able to do it with two, which is a lot cheaper.

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The plug may be unable to get by the steering cables (or hoses) – try reaching into the side and follow your tape with your fingers. I have done this twice on a PIII and both times I was able to work it through. Also, I pull a string with the tape and use the string to pull the cable through, tying and taping the plug to streamline it. Steve

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Harassing a person who is fishing, including circling his boat, is against the law in Texas. I would not feel bad at all about turning the guy in, particularly after what happened. I am considering buying one of those expensive auto-inflatable PFDs to wear while just fishing. I fished the other night in the wind and it was rough enough that I put on my vest even though it was warm. I did catch a couple bass that had small mouths (to go along with their short bodies.) About 45 of them might weigh 30 lbs. Steve

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That little yellow perch is more my speed. Your big fish scare me.

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Not in detail, but generally, hit “page”, scroll to the right to the page that has “waypoints,…”, this used to be the “Utilities” page before Lowrance updated it, it may also say “files”, go to “files”, you will get a list of files in the sonar. Move cursor to “memory card”, highlight the file you want, I believe you hit “menu” on the keyboard and it will ask if you want to load the file. “Yes”, you do. The HDS units are not nearly as user-friendly as the others, you have to look in a lot of places and try things to find the function you want. There are user groups on the net that offer tips and I have done searches and found a lot of answers. I forget stuff as quickly as I learn it. The geeks that write code for Lowrance do not use the units, obviously.

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1. Try cutting the wire ties and either loosen or re-route the cable, then re-tie. I had to do that with my kill switch wires. 3. I think I remember reading that only the Jaguar had the depth to install the telescoping stern light. Steve

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Start with the Puma FTD and widen the decks. Keep the gas in the back, add the passenger rod box, add the cool tackle storage, I would not need separate trolling motor storage and I do not want the stereo. I do want the telescoping stern light. Biggest thing is widen the decks, especially in the front. Carry a slightly wider beam further forward. Have it ready by mid-summer 2010, please. Steve

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Obamas healthcare reform was never about healthcare. Anyone who doesnt recognize that is pretty much beyond hope.

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The aluminum trays in my 2002 hold Group 31 batteries. I have Deka AGMs. Viewing the tray image, it appears to have a removable spacer that would snug up a smaller battery.

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The BPS covers, in my experience, are worthless. They last about six months in the elements. I would talk to my dealer about options for a good local custom cover. Youll get the right fit and best materials.

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Here is a site with information from the industry perspective, from someone that appears to know what hes talking about: http://www.theoildrum.com/node/6444

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Paintball goggles work for me. They are big on the inside and have foam-covered vents around the lens.

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http://www.conroebass.com/Boating_Hazard_Map.htmlI fished this lake while in college in the 80s, pretty decent then. Lots more people using all of our lakes now.Steve

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I do the same thing Sam does. In fact, I got the inflatable specifically to wear on hot nights. The foam vest goes back on when I get behind the wheel.Edit: Its the Mustang with HIT. Pretty comfortable to wear. But it is just in case I fall out.

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I know on other gauges I have had there is a separate power wire that goes to the gauge for the lights. I will warn you, the Yamaha gauges are dim compared to everything else, but at night they are readable.Steve

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