Recent Posts ctfisherman.com en-us Tue, 26 May 2026 09:05:47 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm 5 connecticutfisherman@gmail.com https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859801#Post1859801 JerryinCt
on: 05/14/26 12:24 PM

I am retired too. I was going to ask if you needed help troubleshooting. Sounds like you have a bunch of things going on. If you need a hand let me know.]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 12:24:05 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859801#Post1859801 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859585#Post1859585 Paul D.
on: 04/21/26 03:52 PM

IMO if you can keep it in a lift/ trailer and rinse it inside and out every trip the Aluminum will be fine. If slipping , go with glass. I can't fully explain it here, but the brackish water (inlets, bays, river mouths, marshes) have a higher particulate count which makes the water more conductive thus a higher rate of ELECTROLYSIS. There are differing grades of Aluminum, some more resistant to corrosion than others. Lots to read on the interwebs on the subject so make an informed decision. I Run a small aluminum rig (have owned several) it sees salt and brackish water regularly. No corrosion damage on the current one as it gets a rinse every trip. Some of the previous boats did not get the same care and showed signs of corrosion, some minor , some major.
Can you put a lift in now that you have bought rather than renting?]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:52:22 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859585#Post1859585 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859536#Post1859536 John from Madison CT
on: 04/17/26 03:06 PM

It’s nice easily cruising at 30mph. While my 24 year old Yamaha 2 stroke was excellent, it was underpowered for this 25’ long and 9’6” hull.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:06:11 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859536#Post1859536 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859534#Post1859534 JerryinCt
on: 04/17/26 10:34 AM

Need advice on battery selection on bass boat. Currently running 4 group 31 lead acid batteries. Thinking of going to 3- 12v 100 AH Lithium battery with 1 group 31 AGM battery for starting and fish finders. Any advice? For a 20' bass boat with evinrude 225 DI HO motor. Thanks for your help.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:34:06 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859534#Post1859534 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859507#Post1859507 Ignatz
on: 04/13/26 09:05 PM

it was operator error on my part. thanks it helped]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:05:38 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859507#Post1859507 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859444#Post1859444 Conrad G.
on: 04/04/26 03:38 PM

Looking for the number of a mobile mercury mechanic. Anybody have any leads, Boat located in Plainville]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:38:16 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1859444#Post1859444 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1858685#Post1858685 friction angler
on: 01/08/26 02:23 PM

I have both the Garmin GT30 and an Airmar B175HW thru hull on my boat. I use traditional sonar with the thru hull on one screen and the Garmin downscan on the other when fishing for tuna off Block. They typically both coincide with each other.

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on: 01/03/26 04:06 PM

I was told a new station in unionville/farmington sells ethanol free. Its also listed on a website called pure-gas.org that has all retailers listed by state that sell ethanol free

Pure-gas.org


Here’s their sign just before they finished construction





]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:06:27 EST https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1858623#Post1858623 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1857294#Post1857294 mattmann7
on: 08/31/25 08:51 PM

You know its gone bad when after you pick up your tools you have to place yellow caution tape around the boat and rigging used to lift the motor. The damn auxillary screw that lets the pressure off the trim so you can manually lift, lower, and set the trim manually is cross threaded and will not budge. Next step is to remove the complete assembly to accsess the screw with control and replace the slotted version with a new allen screw. I pulled tools from 4 floors in the house, the truck and the stash that I keep in the boat. I applied heat and monitored it with a temp lazer. 3 hours and at least 8 different slotted screwdrivers and I conceded. I have a single section of scaffold being supported by 3 outrigger legs and a come--along strapped to the scaffold to raise the motor. I was informed by my GF that my project is R rated and I was cussing loud enough for the new neighbors to hear. They should be happy I dont drink and work on the boat. At last not in the last 20 years.]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:51:43 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1857294#Post1857294 https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1857259#Post1857259 mattmann7
on: 08/30/25 08:14 AM

I need to look into how to do that. The pigtail on the tilt motor only has the 2 wires for the up and down. That was my first thought which lead me to checking the switches also. I had my booster all set up to run direct but lacked the proper technique. Thats first on my list along with searching for another inline fuse I may have missed before tearing the switches down. Thanks]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:14:43 EDT https://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1857259#Post1857259