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I would still check both tune up wires and cap and also the fuel system I to and leaning to the fuel system but it doesn't hurt to check everything .funny about boats you fix on thing and another thing gos.

Jim making it 2" thick is fine just make sure that all of your line and bolts and flanges will fit before you lay it all up. some spots the manifolds will just about hit the trans at 3/4 so look at that also.

my best guess is not in the carb but its always good to rebuild every 5 or so years in case you have varnish or junk in the bowl, there is a test for the fuel pump, if you look up testing a pump in auto I think It will tell you . Sounds like a blockage or in the electric firing . Luremaker

Could be a bad filter or even a bad pickup screen in the tank. Dose it come and go or is it there all the time? Is it more on take off or just cruising? could be a fuel pump starting to go if the fillers are clean, with a carb it would spit a sputter on take off and normally you wouldn't have that kind of RMP drop if you are just cruising , check for a bad (craked ) wire or cap if it is shorting out you will drop that plug and then you are firing on 7. I also would do a compression check and see where you are at, you may have a weak one or two. And it may be time to rebuild. Engine are fun to figure out but you only need to things to make them run gas and electric one can't run well with out the other. I hope that this helps and you find the issue. Luremaker

Happy new year

dave let me look around and see what I can find out ,should be pretty easy to do just like a car just a different prep,and paint luremaker

Jim looks great so far, been there and done that along with the stringers just take your time and make sure it all bonds together tight with no air pockets. I had a good friend redo his four winns last year and used a new composite fiberglass board that was priced around the same price as marine board and was pretty easy to cut and glass over and with no wood in it you don't have to worry about rot again. If you want the companies name I can get it for you just give me a shout. Luremaker

work in the shop building new spoons and flies and other new ideas that I have not had time to work on. Oh ya I spend about a week working on inventory so i can turn those numbers in to the tax man and the state .(you know they want there share at the end of the year). luremaker

Dave we will. Looking forward to it Did you get my email on the web sale we are having???

My hope for all of us is to have a Happy Thanksgiving and a safe one also ,This is the time to spend with friends and family. Luremaker

Great job guys

we ran into the same thing out fishing ,I had boaters come up behind me and try to push me out of the way, all I do is slow down and see if they can pick up a lead core in the prop,And I have also had sail boat buzz me in the channel thinking because they are under sail they own the water well (I think you can not run under sail in the channel and over take a boat) I may be wrong but I would bet if he hits me he will have more then a boat to pay for ,it may also be a a-- kicken he will have to deal with. luremaker

DAVE Thanks for the outting ,I really enjoy 4-6 footers ,LOL Not ,but had a great time holding on .JK it wasn't that bad once you got you feet glues to the floor. Your never to old you just have to hold on a little tighter. Luremaker

Sounds like they are not wet sanding the old finish and priming it with the right stuff,I have painted for years auto and now spoons and if you don't do it right it will just come off.Are they clearing it ??

Can you send me a cooler full I havn't had fresh perch in 20 years great job... luremaker

Just wondering if anyone works for a tool and die company or can turn a metal pin for a fly vise? I would be willing to work something out with a little bartering for tackle if they like, just thought I would ask ,I can't find what I am looking for on the net. Thanks Luremaker

I have seen more boats try to take the pier out and not win ,it funny always seems to be ludington.

well just couldn't get them hooked up last night ,ended up with a few quick stricks but knowone home, ended up 0/2 and a cooler full of beer cans ,still was a great night to be out. luremaker

Ed You are correct,as a small family owned tackle mfr we try our best to set everyone up with a set number of spoon and flies Our number is 6 per peg ,and we try to spread out our stock so that every shop that we deal with gets something, and not just loading up one store nothing to the rest. We will spend most of our winter building what we hope will still be hot and along with new patterns that we hope to take off for the next season. Not to sob but you have to understand that not only do we pay taxes every quarter on sale but we pay taxes on finish and raw good down to the paint and packaging, so to keep a large inventory at the end of the year is a killer,so we keep our finish good down (cheaper) till the first of the year.And we ramp up as fast as we can.And to start a new store in the spring can take anywhere from 400-600 spoon and the same in flies. Don't get me wrong I love what I do as a mfr and hope some day to make this a full time job, but I also have to work a real job to support my family. I can say I see it both sides I once was that guy unhappy when I couldn't find that one spoon or flies only to hear it's on order. Can we a mfr do better ,SURE ,but we try our best to get better on every order. luremaker

Just too jump in , I agree with Aaron , as a supplier of spoons and flies I would love to build and sell all year long to the stores ,but as Aaron said there is a cut off point where the stores have to change there stock over for the next season (hunting) Most of the stores ramp up the orders as best as they can ,but only if they can sell it ,the few that consign with the tackle manufacturer hold more items knowing what dose not sell can go back at no cost to them or the store. I have had people call me and ask if I still have something in stock or can it be made and if they could buy it from me, I have done this only if the stores that I work with are out and are not going to reorder for the season. You may want to call and see if you can get what your looking for ,at least you may get some info on what stores may still have that item. luremaker

Great job terry ! heard you did well on the radio

Great job !!!! Nice to see the big ones are still hanging around.

Nice ride

Great job Dave glad work is not keeping you from fishing. luremaker

I wish I had a panther mount ,but I have the drop arm style and there is play in it up and down has very little but the side to side is what I'm worried about the springs are good but it still moves around, and I don't want to see it bouncing down the road.(Not a good thing) I thought about strapping it in place but there is no real good spot to lock it in. luremaker