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I found the directions for the radio part. It is just getting from the sonar to the radio I am getting hung up on. I think I need a special cable.

This past year I upgraded my Sonar/GPS and Marine Radio. I found out that you can hook up the marine radio to a GPS antenna and it can send the Coast Guard your coordinates if you ever need them when you call on the distress channel. Sounds like a good idea to me if I can figure out how to connect the GPS from my sonar to the raido. Anyone ever done this before? I have a Humminbird 788ci sonar and a Cobra marine radio (fixed mount, not a handheld one). Any advice would be great.

Great looking buck! Nice job.

Tasted mild compared to store bought but not too gamey for me. I put the breast in the rotiserrie with a coating of olive oil for about four hours. It was very good. Had some great sandwiches for a week. The legs went in for a soup. I liked the breast meat better.

I took a small spike buck opening morning. It was very foggy and it was the only deer I saw. Nobody else in our hunting group has seen one either, so I guess I am lucky. I'll never complain about meat in the freezer.

I guess it could have been a jake. The 16 lbs was just an estimate from the landowner, we never actually weighed the bird.

OK, no it wasn't that dark when I shot the bird! I guess the picture did not take. It was about a 16 lb. hen.

My dad asked if I wanted to sit in the woods and hunt turkey with him yesterday evening. How could I resist. He put me in a stand at the edge of a harvested bean field. I was faced into the woods when I looked over my shoulder and saw a bird. It was about 100 yards out and I was pretty sure she couldn't see me. I never thought she would come towards me, but she did. At about 30 yards, I took the shot. My first turkey ever.

Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll put a new fuel pump on next year's budget. Anyone know where I can get the conversion? Can I just go to an Evinrude dealer or is it aftermarket?

Looks nice to me. Enjoy the new ride!

Gord, I always enjoyed your pictures. Thanks!

Very nice setup! So simple too.

Love those pictures! Good job.

I can't compare the two, but I put the 788Ci Humminbird on my boat this year and loved it. One season so far and no problems. I agree with you though about how the transducer snaps into the mount. But the clarity and accuracy of the GPS is what sold me.

Count me in for a few.

Aaron, we were both right. That primer solenoid had a diaphram in it that was ruptured. The rupture allowed a heavy stream of fuel to the carbs, flooding them. Should be an easy fix, except for the fact that I can't get the part till Monday. Thanks again for the help!

Thanks Aaron. I don't smell gas when I am cranking. I pulled both carbs out and soaked them pretty good with carb cleaner and they seem to be much cleaner. All the gaskets are in good shape and I can't find a fuel leak at any hoses or connections.

My Evinrude is having issues. I can start it cold with starting fluid and it will run like a top until I shut it down. But once it cools down again, it won't start without starting fluid again. Bulb from fuel tank pumps and gets hard, but still no start. Any ideas? There is a "primer solenoid" on the engine, but I am not too sure of it's function. Anyone know what this does, or if it could be part of the problem? If so, anyone know how to check if it is operating correctly? I guess I should mention it's a 40HP Evinrude 2-stroke. Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the link Jason. I keep a copy of that on the boat. I usually reference it while my wife is driving and vice versa. Her favorite saying is "we may have the right of way, but not everybody took boater safety".

Nice pile of meat! Sounds like fun.

It's been awhile since I've seen a cooler like that. Great job!

I used to have those. They came used with my boat. I ended up switching to Cannon manuals later. I had the handle break off the plastic reel. Also, the clutches were worn out and hard to hold the depth. But I think if you buy new and keep them maintained, they should last you awhile. From what I hear, Big Jon has great customer service, so if you do have a problem with them, I'm sure they would take care of you. Happy shopping!

Great job! Thanks for the report.

Nice job Shawn!

Yeah, I'm thinking that already. Thanks.