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@KLartrandM so was I..I went into this video expecting the Brave 4 would be better.

@chuckurso593 definitely the 250 SHO is the motor that should be in the 226..I have cut across the Harbour in some pretty sketchy days and never batted an eye in the 226. Glad it helped. I absolutely love my 226

@wildncrazyguytv glad to hear the video(s) helped...thanks for the support!

@richardvila3 thank you for the suggestion

@@Aviaryadventures1 from Vance Mfg.

@@residentdawgfishing5424 do you know if the would fit the bolts from a on the fly jack plate?

@Aviaryadventures1 jump on Vance's web site, they sell the bolts as well and you can figure out what size they are, I can't remember off hand....but I imagine they would

@@residentdawgfishing5424 thank you

@morganghetti thanks...I do kinda agree with ya, they are great being simple...the more stuff you add dose affect the performance for sure...they are weight sensitive for sure.

@MrGabys91 not as cold.as I did, my garage was well into to upper 90's, summer is SWFL. If I kept them in the AC I would not have bothered with ice packs.

if you are talking about the very tip, the angle of the dipstick made it look that dark color, but the oil up to the full mark is nice and clear.

@bennettblackmon2858 glad it helped!

@@residentdawgfishing5424 thanks, just did it tonight while on the boat. Finally said it’s time and searched on youtube

Thanks for the advice....I am new to welding and any info is greatly appreciated.

thank you

Wasn't paint at all....I used gel coat, then Kiwi grip for the Grey areas.....I think that was in part 2

cause you finally caught fish....lol

5 quarts (4.7 liters)

@@residentdawgfishing5424 Thank bro

the peeing is the water exiting from the system, if you hook it up and run it it will start cold then warm up as the engine does. if your outboard is not peeing there might be something clogging the pee tube, use heavy mono to try and unblock it, The thermostat directs it to the area that needs to be cooled, if the thermostat is closed it simply by passes the heads and exits out the pee tube,

@@residentdawgfishing5424 I understand. Thank you very much. Good fishing. Simon.

@@simonforbes2453 anytime

I saw a video where they ran 1/8 rods with it, but on 220V. I am sure it will run them, but on 110 you may not get good penetration.

@@residentdawgfishing5424 I got it in yesterday ran a 6011 1/8 rod on 106amps did good and didn't trip my breaker..the machine only comes in 110v at least the one I got did

@@irishlush364 very cool...good to know.

thank you

Thank you

I am sure they have good trips and bad trips....it's fishing afterall...but they should adapt to the conditions to give clients the best expirence.

I want to upgrade to Lipo....but the cost is keeping me from pulling the trigger....one day I will. Thanks for the info.

@@residentdawgfishing5424 I went with Nexgen battery and a Dakota 18A charger 2 years ago. It's amazing how fast I can recharge. I'm still running a flooded battery for cranking. I have an older 21 ft bass boat that came with a 24v trolling motor. I added another battery at 60 pounds and Minn Kota Talon anchors at around 50# each. That extra weight made it very difficult to get on plane when I had a fishing buddy. Changing the battery solved that issue by removing 150# or so. I paid $950 for the battery 2 years ago. I went with the 40AH battery and have never run it down below 40% during a full day of fishing Okeechobee and I have never had any issues with my battery. We aso fish heavy river current on the Chattahoochee and it has been flawless. My buddy went with Ionic 50AH and he is having some issues with it charging fully.

HBTFD!! Yep....10am daily dose of BA.

Thank you for the support!! Really appreciate it.

Structure.....oysters, grass docks, mangroves....the more the better in area that has both shallow and deep water close. Summer fish shallow early and deeper later when it warms up....that is the basics

@@residentdawgfishing5424 Thanks for the quick response! Where abouts do you primarily fish? Subbed!

I am in SWFL, Mostly Pine Island Sound/Charlotte Harbor area

I like the TFO I paired mine with, The St Croix is a much higher end rod than the TFO.

I don't think it matters, the collar for he shift linkage moved up and down, so in neutral, it is easily accusable.

Thank you....glad it helped ya out

Glad it helped...I was going down the same rabbit hole of wiring.

Awesome, Glad It helped!

Thanks....JL Marine has them listed for 240, but they were gracious enough to give me half off. Always heard they had great customer service.

@@residentdawgfishing5424 Known problem and they still pin the cost of issue on the customer?

@barrycelestine7809 normally 275, power pole has excellent customer service and sold me one for half price

Thank you brother. They have one coming in the mail this Thursday. I had the old style with the relay issue. Thanks to you, I’ll be all set!!!

Thank you

Wow..that is a VERY in depth video on the O-ring....excellent info for sure. I did not know that was an issue, but I guess if you aren't paying attention you could very easily mess up. Thanks!

thanks for the info. I will try it.

It handles rough water well, but again that also comes down to the Captain. Deep V versus bay Boat, that decision comes down to the style of fishing you enjoy. If offshore bottom fishing or trolling is your game than a Deep V is the way to go, much more " capable" offshore. But if you like fishing inshore and occasionally going off shore that bay boat is the ticket. Going offshore in a single engine boat is always a risk, I make sure I stay within the towing range of my on water towing service insurance. I would take it offshore frequently with out batting an eye. IMO the Cayman 246 is the perfect boat for this area, still a single engine, but big/Heavy enough to handle running offshore like a deep v but still only drafts 12" for inshore. Hope this helps.

Glad it could inspire.....Go Dawgs!

Dremel #561 muti-purpose cutting bit. I burned up one applying too much pressure but they do a good job when you don't have a skill saw. Thanks for the compliment.

Thanks

I am in SWFL Fort Myers, I mainly fish Pine Island Sound/charlotte Harbor

$125.00

ain't that the truth and a constant struggle....when I figure out the solution, other than just removing them, you can bet I will share.

Most drain plugs do have a metal gasket, but I have never replaced them. I am sure there is a scheduled that out lines when a drain plug gasket need to be replaced, But I do not know it off hand.

You're welcome!

I do keep fish on occasion. I am not a chef by any stretch of the imagination. So not sure how a "catch and cook" would go....lol. I do LOVE a nice blackened snapper taco.....I will put that on the list of videos to film. Thanks

Absolutely.....if not the van would not have come off the ramps so easily...lol

sorry I do not.....Vance web site should have the size listed.

@@residentdawgfishing5424 Thx

Please pardon my delay in responding, I hope you got the stuck plug sorted out. I am less than a shade tree mechanic if you know what I mean, just handy enough to do basic maintenance. If a long handle wrench dose no work, ,maybe an impact, beyond that, good old heat usually dose the trick, but on an oil pan....that would scare me.

I absolutely love the Robalo Cayman, don't know if I will ever switch, the fishability and also being family friendly is awesome. Add to that she floats in 12 inches being 22' is a huge plus as I fish alot of area that is very shallow. One day I will up grade to the 246, 24' bay boat that still drafts 12 inches....cant beat em in my eyes. My only complaint, if you can call it that is I wish I had the 250, not for top end speed but a better hole shot.

I do understand you point, however most of the "spots" I fish aren't any secret. I use to be a "spot" fisherman until I got to understand how tides, wind, water temps ect. affect where the fish will be. I have been back to spots where one day it was a slammer and the very next day NADA. If you don't know how to "read" the water spots will only get you so far and probably frustrated. I got a lot of help when I started, If I can help someone else get on the fish, well that is a bonus for me.