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This weekend I had the pleasure of finally meeting-up with Mac, THE Principal Reeler and Dale, one of our esteemed Moderators. I'm planning to catch-up with Dale next week at his haunts for Miss Teak this offseason. I'll be waiting with notebook in hand. On my agenda for our meeting will be...

I'm wondering if they have decided to install something other than 12x12 trim tabs on the 25xx models. If not, I think they should have made them optional; that way the install could be done just once with adequate sized tabs for our beamier beasts. I'm now even more confident my MV choice...

Nice Going Dale, I was waiting for you to post pix for Porkchunker after reading thread on FL 8) Today I did the same; but didn't get out early, and had to be back too soon...Noticed you were still out so I'm expecting more pix here tonight :wink: It's coming to the "Bitter End" and my...

This time though, we only got a better photo of one "CLASSIC PARKER" at dawn :wink: Then, a picturesque sunrise over Cape Ann. We sure felt safe and secure with the USCG cutter patrolling our fishing grounds, and my new antique 14/0 senator got its first workout to no avail. Evidently the...

SamR, A Raymarine GPS Rcvr. uses their proprietary network connection, "Sea Talk". Evidently all the RF and data processing is done in the "mushroom" so the cable which connects directly between the display and the rcvr. simply carries power and data. There is no need to worry about RF...

I sure would like to know too. Doesn't it look like he has got her trimmed up nicely to handle the Chop? Maybe he already retrofitted with 24x9 bennetts!

Congratulations Dale! Our MV's make it alot easier to reach down to try to control these magnificent fish. But, how would you use a "tape down the Line" to get a measurement? Did you use a casting net to coral the fish and heave it aboard? I need to get prepared to release my next fish...or...

I'm still looking into more recipes for seasoning grilled steaks; I think the "Old Bay" is ok...But I'm zeroing in on olive oil with a light sesoning of salt, pepper, and tyme or basil. One time I used too much garlic in a marinade and the kabobs ended out a little like lamb; I enjoy lamb too...

I still need to decide on a cup holder style for my new koozie. I recently saw a style that looks like it may work well; it's kinda like a stainless basket that's attached to a swivel mount. I'm wondering if I'd be making a mistake if I go that route; any thoughts, please? Thanks, Mark

Just when I thought I was still the only WA on the Parker the Principle Reeler shows-up... :wink: Welcome Mac. Hope to catch up with you too at RFM. I need to find a palatable canned beverage for use with my Classic Koozie on my Parker. I prefer an IPA style brew but I'm unaware of any except...

Thanks Guys, I'm still kinda still wound-up over our first sbft. I recently thought through how I conceded with my Admiral when she declared "game-over let's go home", it was only 0945; I had plenty of time to try to hook-up again with a 47 in. fish... Saturday last weekend was very humbling...

Sharon, my Admiral, and I set out for our first tuna trip together this past Friday morning. We got off the dock by about 0600. We had about a one hour run to the south side of Cape Ann. A 15kt NE blow made for a fun ride down the Stellwagen Bank. I took it slow so as not to instigate a...

Guys, Sorry to be so far-a-field lately...But here's pic that may be helpful to some with through hole looking for a holder. It's not in the best place but has proved convenient for fishing. Still can't bring myself to drill into FRP at the helm, but I'm eyeing the starboard storage areas...

I'd like to get some advice on Raymarime Radar Install. I was planning to route cable from the starboard front corner of hardtop, through its aluminum tube, down behind storage area, and up behind helm. But, I spent nearly two hours trying to run the fish tape. No success yet; there's a right...

So after lots of consternation I've done something. I just hope it's not a big mistake and the sum of moments and forces remain zero. If ya'll think I'll break something, like an actuator shredding the transom, please let me know. I don't think the fully retracted position is too low; it may...

I'm thinking use of Star Tron is a good idea, especially for a tank that has yet to see it's first dose E10? Regardless, maybe it should be used every 3rd-5th fill-up of 50-80 gal.? That way one could eliminate (minimize) water that may be present, thus lessening likelihood of phase...

susqking thanks for the offer. After I layup my boat around the beginning of October I'll be "free to move around the country" :wink: Our season is sooo short my Admiral would move to your haunts in a heartbeat... I figured out the thingy porkchunker uses is called a hydrfoil. I didn't find...

Deployed full "all the time", no, often though...I guess I've over embelished; my boss accuses me of going 6-sigma on him, too often. He thinks I'm crazy too. The boat with F225 at end of monster bracket is definitely too heavy in the transom. I've always had to run with OB trim all the way...

I may be over-thinking it, but I'm considering another option to get reasonable performance this year before I'm in. I could redrill 12x12 tabs so the actuator mounts about 2-3 inches from the end of the tab. Obviously then, tab will be partially deployed all the time. If I want to bring the...

Thanks Dale, Great write-up. I know it's the beginning of season, but I have a basic question about storage prep. I've yet to do my own winterizing on F225 and I wonder what needs to be done prior to "shutting off the fuel valve to interrupt the fuel supply and allow the engine to run until...