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Tbe two batteries in parallel are brand new.

Thanks for the advice. That helps a lot.

My boat has a 3 bank charger. One for each of the deep cycle batteries that are used for the electronics, and one for the starting battery. Can the two banks still be used for the two batteries in parallel?

I was considering hooking my two identical 12V batteries up in parallel to double my battery capacity when running my electronics when the main engine isnt running and charging them. My question is this. Since theyre hooked in parallel ( positive to positive, negative to negative) would the doubled amp hours affect my electronics in any way such as overheating the wires, etc. Also, I have a 3 bank charger on my boat and if the batteries are hooked in parallel would they have to be isolated from each other when being charged? Im hooking an AP to the batteries in parallel too because its controlling the kicker and the kicker doesnt charge the batteries when its running.

I dont like the thought of anything polluting our great lakes, but come on. Whos funding the study for microbead contamination? There's bigger threats to the overall health of the lakes like sewage spills, dumping coal dust, and asian carp.

Has anyone here ever installed a Garmin GHP 10 on a Lund Pro-V with 150 Hp engine, and 9.9 Hp kicker, or any aluminum boat with outboards for that matter? I'm looking to possibly purchase one for my boat, but wondering if anyone had any experience (good, or bad) using an AP on a small (19') boat. I usually fish with a buddy of mine, and while he's setting lines I'm usually stuck steering the boat. This would make fishing a lot more enjoyable, and probably more productive since I'll be able to help set lines too instead of steering the boat.

Anybody have a unique idea, or method for holding planer boards when not in use? I'm trying to think of something creative that holds the boards securely, isn't too bulky, or cumbersome, yet is easily accessible.

My Mercury (Tohatsu) 9.9 Four stroke ProKicker is very hard starting, and idles rough. I realize some engines are "cold blooded", but I was wondering if anybody else who has one is experiencing the same thing. Please no Mercury bashing. We all have our favorites so If you don't like Merc's keep your opinions to yourself. I'm just looking for professional input to see if others had the same experience.

Anybody know where "the bowl" is located in Traverse City's West bay? I was told to try salmon fishing there and I only have two days up here. I have a 19' Lund Pro-V and I'm here July 7 & 8. Any help would be great

Rogers is just across the field for me. Never thought of using him before. Have to check it out on future automotive repairs

Rogers is just across the field for me. Never thought of using him before. Have to check it out on future automotive repairs

We're coming up over the 4th of July. I'm launching out of Grielickville (SP?). I have a 19' Lund Pro-V.

I'll be in Traverse City for a much needed vacation, and I'm taking my rig up with me to do some fishing on the bay. Looking for some advice on where to go to get into the fish. Any information would be helpful. Ill only be there a couple days so I'm hoping I can have some fish to eat.

Theyr're really not that difficult to install with the exception of routing the wire to keep everything out of sight. That's more time consuming than difficult. The instructions that come with the units are pretty self explanitory, and you save $$$.

I recently installed an X-4D on my boat, and I mounted the transducer to the right of my kicker motor to prevent prop wash from interfering with the signal. I set the angle according to the instructions, but when I took it out on the water to test it, the display was erratic in dusplay. It would occasionally give readings that were believable but then it would give some bogus readings. I didn't try seeing what the unit would do with the main engine on and the kicker off because we had to head back to the launch with two seasick kids. Anyway, anybody have this problem, and if so what did you do to correct it?

Well this says a lot about your character vs theirs. Too bad some people are so rude. Like they say "No good deed goes unpunished". Sad but sometimes true. Fish On!

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Hope the picture(s) come through, but here's my new rig for 2013. She's a 19 foot 2012 Lund Pro-V with a 150 Hp Mercury Optimax Pro XS engine, and a 9.9 Hp kicker. Bought her new a month ago. I'm in the process of getting her rigged now, but so far I've installed two Cannon Digi-Troll IV downriggers, eight Berts ratcheting rod holders, two Berts swivel rod trees, Fish Hawk X4-D, Garmin 740S GPS, marine radio, and 3-bank pro battery charger. Hoping to get her wet for the first time soon. Still have to mount the transducer boards, and transducers hopefully this weekend. I'm having the mooring cover altered to fit around all the added gear so in the picture I have the windshield taken off.

I am so sick and tired of these "accidents" that cause everything from human waste to "slightly radioactive water" being dumped into our lake. Businesses, and people need to be held accountable for their actions. There should be multiple safety backups preventing anything toxic from making it into the lake. This is a precious resource people treat it like a damn dumping ground. Whether its the Badger dumping coal dust, the sewage treatment plant dumping thousands of gallons of **** into it, or Palisades letting "slightly radioactive water" into her. Pollution is pollution, and the idiots responsible need to be accountable. I don't care if its diluted. IT'S FU@$#£G RADIOACTIVE!

I'm installing a Garmin 740S with the lake maps on my boat. Heard good things about it, but I haven't had a chance to try it out.

Watch the Woody Wax. Very good stuff, but I used some on my boat (very sparingly, and I followed the directions) deck, and when I went fishing a couple days later the deck was a little wet. A fish hit, and when I went for the rod I slipped, and almost went in the drink.

I was told not to use Soft Scrub, because the abrasive, however mild, will put microscratches in the gelcoat that dirt/grime builds up in. I've used it in the past myself, but just sayin. Personally I like Comet with bleach.

I recently bought a Lund Pro V, and was doing some rigging of downriggers, rod holders, etc, and I was wondering if anyone has mounted rod trees on a Pro V. The starboard side is recessed in to allow for the throttle controls and the wood underneath the aluminum isn't very wide. I'm wondering if using a backer for the rod tree mount would work or if its not structurally sound enough to mount to. Anyone mount trees in this area before or is it best not to to eliminate the risk of damage?

Canvas Innovations in Zeeland does a really good job.