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I put into Shield's launch last Sun...tried to contact the marina for a "radio-check"...no response, etc. I get "squelch" but no radio contact. I can't seem to send or receive...I'll contact "Standard/Horizon" for help.

THANKS!

I know I'm new...but just what is a "blue top" brand??? And where do I get one?

Tidedancer,
that sounds like a viable option...any idea on website, telephone #, etc???

Thanks!

Thanks guys! Looks like everyone has their own type trailering method & each sounds like would work OK.

I have an older "Horizon" model VHF radio...it had not worked until I re-wired my electrics. I now can turn it on; & scan up/down channels; I can hear/get squelch; etc... etc...but can't seem to receive anything, even on Channel 16. I tried transmitting this past weekend but no luck either.

I had ...

Good advice Yak! Mines similar to a Carolina Skiff too...pretty flat.

Tin Can...can't tell about yours from the pic...but it looks to have some "V" to it!? How does the P-platform work with yours? What type boat & bottom does it have?

THANKS!

I have a 90HP 4-stroke outboard on my flats boat...most have told me that using the engine support(s) that come stock on the engine that you flip up/down, will work OK while trailering the boat to keep the engine secure from bouncing around. However, I noticed in the Honda manual that they recommend ...

Thanks for all the help guys!!!

Yak,
I didn't really mean "paint" but didn't know what else to use to convey my meaning...I suppose any vinly, self-adhesive stencil/lettering would work.

I guess most any sign company would be capable of doing this (?). I was just wondering if there was special material, adhesive, etc that would ...

Anyone know a good source in Tallahassee or along the coast to get a name painted or stenciled on a side of your boat?

Ramon,
my deck is like others...rough, so to avoid slippage when walking around, fishing, etc. Will this adversely affect the sedek material from sticking to the deck surface well?

TinCan,
I noticed you purchased the "transom mount" version. Without a forward leg mounted on deck, do you get any "sway" when moving around on it? It looks like a deck mounted support would provide more stability (?).

Looks good though!

Guys,
if a REAL amateur wanted to get into fly-fishing here in the Big Bend area for Redfish, etc, could someone list what ALL rigging one would need to just get started!? That is rod, reel, lb line, leader, bait, etc...!

Thanks!
misipy

Thanks Atticus....wow! Those babies are nice...but REALLY expensive!!!

AJ...is that you!? Ha! Hope the trailer works as well after I get finished as your electrical work has thus far! I tried the generator/switch &...EVERYTHING worked as planned! Thanks!

Tidedancer...the trailer is a gavalnized, Magic-Tilt brand. Just got me some Cypress lumber last wk & will finish ...