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Your Boat Tarp ...by Jeff
Chudzinski |
| Are
you tired of your trolling motor prop blades poking through
your boat tarp, if so then here is a little tip. Take a piece
of an old garden hose and cut it the length of one of your trolling
motor prop blades, then cut the hose all the way down the side
of it, then slip it on your prop blades and this will keep the
blades from poking through your boat tarp |
| Waxing
Your Boat ...by Jeff
Chudzinski |
| If
you hate using car wax to wax your boat because of the wax getting
down in every little nook and cranny, leaving that unsightly
leftover wax. Then try using a furniture polish to wax your
boat. I like to use one with a moisture barrier in it. You can
wax your boat in 15-20 minutes, it looks great and protects
your boats finish. |
| Boat
Bearings ...by Jeff
Chudzinski |
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lot of anglers forget to check their wheel bearings on their
boat trailers. Every spring when you get your boat out of storage,
always have your bearings checked. This could save you from
a serious accident with your boat |
| Reel
Maintenance ...by Brian
Ritchie |
| We
all take pretty good care of our tow vehicles, from oil changes
to checking the tires. So why do so many forget about their
reels? With the cost of a good quality reel today you better
take care of them. Here are a few simple steps to insure optimum
performance. At least once a year you should disassemble your
reel for a thorough cleaning. Checking for wear and any damaged
parts. Remove dirt, grit, and any old grease and oil. Using
a silicone base oil and a marine grease apply these to specific
parts of the reel. I personal use more grease than oil, seems
to cause less friction. Make sure all screws are tightened and
when you store your reel for an extended period of time always
back of the drag to help prolong the life of your drag washers.
Or you can find a good service man to do the job for you, for
less than 15 dollars they will generally perform the maintenance,
a small price for the life of a quality reel |
| Don't
be Caught Dead on the Water ...by Brian
Ritchie |
| Night
before the big tournament, you have changed your line, tied
on all your baits, sharpened all your hooks and charged all
your batteries. Or did you? Most all the newer boats on the
market today come with a on board battery charger. With most
of the trolling motors on the water today being 24 volts and
the on board chargers being in the 2 bank version, 3 and 4 bank
chargers are available, most people forget about their starting
battery. While your outboard does a good job in keeping your
starting battery charged while running, there is those times
when you'll be on one spot for several hours without starting
your outboard. With both aerators going and your graphs this
can run a battery down pretty quick. Always charge your starting
battery before your tournaments. Just in case you get that clicking
sound keep a pair of jumper cables or a rechargeable power source
like the Jumper 1000 by Century in the boat. Maybe you won't
be caught “Dead on the Water” |
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