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    Lowrance LVR 250 VHF radio problem

    Hi. Recently got a "new" boat. It came with the radio. Couldn't understand why my battery keeps running flat after a short time even when not in use. I checked everything is off but still running flat. Finally with testing i figured out the radio is pulling full power when its switched off. Has...
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    Advice on boat steering

    I recently bought a boat with 2 30hp yamaha motors. Boat is a Kentkraft with a V hull.Took it out for a test and boat handles fine but as soon as u start to turn while on the plane she turns fine to a point then the stern digs in an the boat leans over and keeps going more or less straight no...
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    Surf spinning advice

    I would like to get more into spinning in the surf. I currently have a Ryobi artica 2 6000 real paired with a 10ft okuma surf spin rod. The outfit gets awfully heavey. Dont get me wrong it casts 2-4onc blugs a mile but cant seem to think its a bit heavy. Was wanting to maybe get a lighter rod...
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    Surf spinning advice

    I would like to get more into spinning in the surf. I currently have a Ryobi artica 2 6000 real paired with a 10ft okuma surf spin rod. The outfit gets awfully heavey. Dont get me wrong it casts 2-4onc blugs a mile but cant seem to think its a bit heavy. Was wanting to maybe get a lighter rod...
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    Rubberduck pontoon maintenance

    Do's anyone know of a product that I can use to give a little protection and maybe extend the life of the pontoons.Something like a car wax or pollish that I can put on after every trip.
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    Roadworthy

    Ok long story short.Old trailor rusted to pieces,wasn't roadworthy.Built complete new trailor and was told to get slips for all materials wich I done.Tried to find out what steps I need to do to get it roadworthy but its like pulling teeth.I know they have to stamp a serial number on b4 I can...
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    Rubberdack pontoons?

    Ok so took boat for test and all fine till i get on the plane.Wife says is there saposed to b so much water on the deck?Turn round and wasnt t stressed cause i know its a wet deck.But about 1.5m from the back on the starboard side i see that the water is skwerting in between the deck and the...
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    Can anyone advise me on how to fit a kill switch f

    Can anyone advise me on how to fit a kill switch for a 50hp johnson motor. Ok the story. Baught a rubberduck with a 50 johnson.Has no kill switch and want to fit one.Switches on and off with key.Took ignition apart and looped the main power through the kill swich thinking no power to...
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    Gamtoos???

    Fine we mostly all fish Swatties BUT seeings i be going camping for 5 days at Gamtoos ::SWith MY boat::S::S::Si was wandering if any of u guys fish there often and if u wouldent mind pointing me to areas of the river that might be good for a few lures to be chucked at. As i dont realy know the...
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    Buying a rubberduck

    Hi Guys im seriously considering buying a boat and have sort of decided on getting a rubberduck mainly because of my budget and i would like the best of bothe worlds,sea and river. Now for my ? What should i be keeping a look out for when buying a duck,apart from the obveuse stuff like leeking...
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