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by vaviper
October 19th, 2009, 12:37 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Steering question
Replies: 10
Views: 1820

Steering question

Hello fellos I have a 23 ft trophy WAC with a 200hp mercury. My steering is giving me problems. When the boat is not moving the steering is very easy to turn but when ever the boat is moving at a good speed it is very hard to move the steering wheel to the right. turning left is no problem. What cou...
by vaviper
April 5th, 2009, 11:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hatch saturday 4/5 evening
Replies: 2
Views: 491

Hatch saturday 4/5 evening

We headed out from the boat ramp around 4pm caught 2 keeper flounder in the first 5 minutes then quite a few Lady fish. We caught 1 nice 20in trout and about 6 sharks in the 2ft range using cut up ladyfish. The flounder was caught on drifiting Gulp Shrimp (new Penny) on jig head. Water was pretty go...
by vaviper
March 26th, 2009, 1:24 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: what do you think?
Replies: 5
Views: 1451

what do you think?

Ok guys I have a old 19' 6" Aquasport cuddy cabin. It is a 1980 and it has a 1989 200hp yammy. The boat is solid as a rock and the motor is old but has been redone and runs like a top. Starts up like a new one. I had a mechanic go over it and all is good. My Question is how far would you guys t...
by vaviper
March 26th, 2009, 1:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ladyfish and sharks
Replies: 1
Views: 494

ladyfish and sharks

When do the ol sharks and ladyfish start moving in? We had a blast last year fishing for them and cant wait to do it again. Iam praying the winds slow down. I got the boat already to go. Took the prop to gators and they did a great job. Thanks for the recomendation from here to go to gators. They ar...
by vaviper
March 9th, 2009, 10:25 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Gas MPG?
Replies: 5
Views: 1004

Gas MPG?

Hey just woundering how many miles per gallon should I get with my 1989 Yamaha 200HP pushing a 1980 19ft 6in Aquasport? I know its a older motor but just a estimate would be good. I droped my prop off to Gator this morning. He said Thurs or Fri it will be ready. I cant wait to get back out there and...
by vaviper
March 8th, 2009, 9:11 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Newbe update.
Replies: 15
Views: 2324

Re: Newbe update.

Ok well I had some help about the alarm. It was the reserve oil tank on the motor. It was alittle low and the sending unit was alittle gummed up i filled the tank cleaned the sending unit and that was it! So now off I go to have the prop bushing replaced and I should be good to go. THANKS alot to ev...
by vaviper
March 8th, 2009, 10:10 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Newbe update.
Replies: 15
Views: 2324

Re: Newbe update.

I just went out there this morning and hooked the hose/ears to it and fired it up Alarm started as soon as I turned the key. It does have a real good pee coming out so its forsure not the over heating. It seems to be smoking like it suppose to so I think its getting oil. I am going to go out there n...
by vaviper
March 8th, 2009, 9:05 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Newbe update.
Replies: 15
Views: 2324

Re: Newbe update.

If I buy a new prop is the rubber hub already in it?
by vaviper
March 7th, 2009, 10:01 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: sheepshead
Replies: 9
Views: 1870

Re: sheepshead

Where is St marks? I hear about it but never been. I am in Jasper FL close to Lake City. I usually put in at keaton or Steinehatche.

I am from Maryland/Virginia area been here alittle over a year and I just fell in love with the Gulf!
by vaviper
March 7th, 2009, 9:56 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Newbe update.
Replies: 15
Views: 2324

Re: Newbe update.

What do you think about the alarm sounding?
by vaviper
March 7th, 2009, 9:55 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Newbe update.
Replies: 15
Views: 2324

Re: Newbe update.

Flatcrazy i dont think so I tried it a few times trimed up and down. I thought maybe it was hitting bottom when I gased it but it wasnt. It is really starting to sound like futchcairo is saying.
by vaviper
March 7th, 2009, 9:51 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Newbe update.
Replies: 15
Views: 2324

Re: Newbe update.

Yea I just went out there and put it in gear and tried to turn it and I can turn it alittle. Feels kind of spongy. I didnt wat to pull too hard on it but it does move slightly and feels kind of spongy. What should it feel lik? I guess it should just be real firm and not move at all kinda like it is ...
by vaviper
March 7th, 2009, 9:42 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: sheepshead
Replies: 9
Views: 1870

Re: sheepshead

HeyThanks alot for the tip!
by vaviper
March 7th, 2009, 9:42 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: sheepshead
Replies: 9
Views: 1870

Re: sheepshead

HeyThanks alot for the tip!
by vaviper
March 7th, 2009, 9:41 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: sheepshead
Replies: 9
Views: 1870

Re: sheepshead

HeyThanks alot for the tip!