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Forum: Boating 08-01-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,283
Posted By Baja Guy
GPS Nautical charts

Have any of you tried this app?
I put it on my Samsung Galaxy SIII last night and did some "exploration" on it, away from the lake.
Their example screens show good information...BUT the screens for...
Forum: Boating 07-05-2014, 05:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,911
Posted By Baja Guy
That route "above" Dow is a nail biter to the...

That route "above" Dow is a nail biter to the unfamiliar. I live near there and I just go south through the 6 pack, curve around in a big arc to port and then go north through the Graveyard. Six...
Forum: Boating 09-14-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,780
Posted By Baja Guy
My dad used to run his Freedom 21 shoal keel...

My dad used to run his Freedom 21 shoal keel sailboat between 6 Mile and Little 6. I'd be begging him to turn back, and he would go right through.
"There's one", he'd say and a boulder the size of...
Forum: Boating 08-05-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,133
Posted By Baja Guy
I'm a power boater who does what he can to...

I'm a power boater who does what he can to respect paddlers. My approach is give them the least possible wake. Occaisionally I will drop to headway speed, always if within 150' of course. ...
Forum: Boating 07-28-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,022
Posted By Baja Guy
delete, I'm way off topic!

delete, I'm way off topic!
Forum: Boating 07-28-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,022
Posted By Baja Guy
Charlie is right, you may be getting some economy...

Charlie is right, you may be getting some economy back once the motor will turn it's right rpm.
Also check that the hull isn't all loaded with marine growth, that will drag a lot in some boats.
I...
Forum: Boating 07-28-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,022
Posted By Baja Guy
Big Dog, I bet you have an Evinrude or Johnson...

Big Dog, I bet you have an Evinrude or Johnson V4. Great motors, they are very sturdy and live long. Like anything, if you don't run wide open for long times you will go further on a dollar. And...
Forum: Boating 07-28-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,022
Posted By Baja Guy
Smile Apologies for the hijack, but this is interesting...

Apologies for the hijack, but this is interesting to me.

Hey boat guy if you don't mind. What is your boat model and length? Do you know it's actual weight? What driveline does it have? Engine,...
Forum: Boating 07-28-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,266
Posted By Baja Guy
You say the venting is horrible. My guess is...

You say the venting is horrible. My guess is there is NO venting.
A work around would be to keep it in shade to lower the rate of expansion, and open the fill once in a while to drop pressure. ...
Forum: Boating 07-28-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,436
Posted By Baja Guy
I am an android user too. Going to subscribe to...

I am an android user too. Going to subscribe to this thread to keep an eye on possibilities for someday...
Maybe if enough folks express an interest an app will happen. Hint,Hint.
It's most likely...
Forum: Boating Issues 07-12-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,876
Posted By Baja Guy
Morrison Cove would be a waste of effort for...

Morrison Cove would be a waste of effort for restrictions. It's too tiny for much of a raft up. I hope it's left just as it is.
There's no need for a no wake zone, if you actually follow the rules...
Forum: General Discussion 07-12-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,633
Posted By Baja Guy
I never get tired of that.

I never get tired of that.
Forum: Boating 09-27-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,883
Posted By Baja Guy
I agree with taking it at an angle, somewhere...

I agree with taking it at an angle, somewhere around 45 degrees to the waves. Plus, adjust your steering with each wave. In following seas you may need to run a gentler angle down the front of a...
Forum: Boating 09-20-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,035
Posted By Baja Guy
Catalysts getting hot enough to smoke ought to be...

Catalysts getting hot enough to smoke ought to be changed. It sounds as if over temp exhaust caused it. That much heat can cause the internal cats themselves to change, or it could change the shape...
Forum: Boating 09-20-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,193
Posted By Baja Guy
Plenty of water to launch & retreive your...

Plenty of water to launch & retreive your Glastron. And there's plenty of water in the lake for the kind of draft clearance you have. Just be on the correct sides of the markers.

I navigate by...
Forum: Boating 09-04-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,157
Posted By Baja Guy
Interesting that they don't feel so bad in bumps....

Interesting that they don't feel so bad in bumps. Reason I say that is on Sunday we saw a toon get into some of those crossing waves that happen when a boat makes a tight corner with a bigger wake...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-04-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,748
Posted By Baja Guy
trade?

I have a perfect 19 pitch aluminum Michigan wheel 3 blade that uses the square hub. Is anyone interested in swapping a 21? The 19 is too short for my boat. The previous owner had that pitch so...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 06-17-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,369
Posted By Baja Guy
Question Do you unplug your trailer when you dunk it?

I bought my current boat about 4 years ago. Before that I had bought my family's boat when my dad got tired of keeping it up and became more of a sailor.
When I was water testing my boat back in 09...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 06-17-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,331
Posted By Baja Guy
Plus you can buy a properly color coded harness...

Plus you can buy a properly color coded harness at an auto parts, a Walmart or online for very short money. That way you have the absolute minimum amount of splices to fail in the future.
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 06-17-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,564
Posted By Baja Guy
If you don't want the whiz bang electronics you...

If you don't want the whiz bang electronics you can go through the normal stuff too. Go to the hardware or auto parts store and get a tiny tube of dielectric grease, a brass or other metal brush,...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 05-22-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,139
Posted By Baja Guy
Also check that your battery is fully charged and...

Also check that your battery is fully charged and that the electrical contacts are clean and tight.
Hope it's that easy!
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 03-27-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,093
Posted By Baja Guy
Re drain that thing, it doesn't take long and you...

Re drain that thing, it doesn't take long and you risk a lot of $ if you don't.
I can drain my V8 Mercruiser in 15 minutes.
If your drive is down there is no water in it to freeze.
Just pull the...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 09-07-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,604
Posted By Baja Guy
Before you go drilling your boat for cleats try...

Before you go drilling your boat for cleats try to do some reading & talking about using spring lines. My old 89 Baja is a bowrider with cleats at the stern and 3/4 of the way forward.
You may want...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 09-07-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,103
Posted By Baja Guy
I'm a tire guy, have sold & serviced them since...

I'm a tire guy, have sold & serviced them since the 80's.
Here are a couple of things you can be assured of. Tires should come out of service after 6 years. If they haven't worn or cracked by...
Forum: Boating Issues 08-21-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,682
Posted By Baja Guy
You could call it in to the MP. Maybe if enough...

You could call it in to the MP. Maybe if enough folks see this a kid's life will be saved.
Good for you to protect the floating child, you did well.
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