Friday, April 11, 2008

Boating Video - Fishing with the Big Uns

Not your every day instructional boating video. For boating enthusiasts that enjoy a little naughty.

Fish'n With The Big'Uns
Bennett DVD Fish'n With The Big'Uns
"Harmless, loads of fun but very naked!" - The Fisherman Review

Two lusty, busty, Texas girls beat a fisherman at pool winning a bass fishing trip. Once out on the lake the girls decide to get naked arousing not just the fish! Contains nudity. 49 min.

Bennett DVD Fish'n With The Big'Uns-F838DVD

Heart Freedom 25 Inverter

Heart Freedom 25 Inverter
AC Power Inverter with High Surge Capability, 3-Stage Charger

XANTREX FREEDOM 25 MODIFIED SINEWAVE INVERTER CHARGER

With filtered modified sine wave output, Freedom Marine inverter/chargers run virtually anything on your boat, from office equipment to household appliances and electronics. Temperature controlled multistage charging ensures that your batteries are recharged safely and efficiently. Its integrated transfer switch allows for automatic change-over between shorepower and inverter.

For inverter/charger control and basic system monitoring, use the Freedom Basic Remote. For advanced battery monitoring and remote control, Freedom Marine inverter/chargers can be paired with optional Link instrumentation.

Heart Freedom 25 Inverter Product Features
  • MSW AC power inverter with high surge capability
  • Automatic 3-stage battery charger
  • Temperature compensation with equalization stage provides optimal charging of deep cycle batteries
  • Built-in transfer switch automatically transfers between inverter power and incoming AC power
  • Multiple battery bank charging from the built in 15 A echo~charge
  • Power sharing prevents source AC input circuit breaker from tripping
  • Customized settings can be programmed with the Freedom Basic Remote or Link panels
  • Aluminum chassis ideal for marine environment
  • Includes battery temperature sensor
  • 30 month warranty

Protection Features
  • Over voltage and under voltage protection
  • Over-temperature protection
  • Overload protection
  • Short circuit protection


Output power (continuous)2500 W
Surge Power7500 W
Output frequency50 or 60 Hz
Output waveformModified Sine Wave
AC transfer switch30 A
Charger
Charge rate (max.)130 A DC
Battery voltage12 VDC
AC input voltage120 VAC
AC input voltage range90-130 VAC
DC outputs (built-in echo~charge)2
Charge control3-stage with equalization
Battery type settingsWet/Gel 1/Gel 2/AGM
Temperature sensitive chargingyes
Recommended DC fuse300 A

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Canon Downriggers

Deep water fisherman - Canon Downriggers have what you need to catch more fish. Outstanding quality and technology separate Canon Down riggers from the competition.

All Canon downriggers are made to withstand saltwater corrosion and backed with limited lifetime warranties. Now we’ve equipped many of them with innovations that take your fish-catching potential to the next level.

Crank it down, reel ’em in and experience the power of a fully capable, hard-working manual downrigger.




Harness the power of our electric downriggers and get the drop on fish with unrivaled precision and accuracy.


Competitive anglers can pursue their passion with our tournament series downriggers, featuring an indestructible, monofilament- or superline-ready stainless steel spool.


Optimize your downrigger with Cannon® accessories to put yourself in position to reel in your next trophy.

THE BEST ANGLER HAS THREE THINGS: skill, dedication and the right tools for the job. While we can’t manufacture skill or dedication, we can enable the most passionate fishermen with the right equipment to locate, entice and catch fish. All of our downriggers are made to withstand saltwater corrosion and backed with limited lifetime warranties. Now we’ve equipped many of them with innovations that take your fish-catching potential to the next level.

  • POSITIVE ION CONTROL: Counteract fish-repelling negative energy fields with Cannon’s Positive Ion Control technology. Emits a field of positive ions to draw fish to the cannonball – right where you want ’em.
  • SHORT-STOP: Automatically stops the weight at the water’s surface, preventing the lift motor from raising it into the pulley at the end of the boom. When the downrigger cable is in the water, a small electrical current flows between the cable and grounded metal boat components in the water. When the cable clears the water, the current flow stops. The Short-Stop system senses this interruption and turns off the motor. The trolling weight insulator is used to break the cable contact to the water while the weight is still in the water. Stopping the weight at water level eliminates the cable strain caused by a bouncing weight or a weight hitting the boom end, and it also keeps the weight from swinging into the boat hull. This feature requires the boat to be properly grounded.

  • CANNONLINK: The new CannonLink™ Fishing System Module from Humminbird® unlocks the potential of your Humminbird Fishfinder (Humminbird 1100, 900, 700 or Matrix Series) by allowing you to network up to six Cannon Mag20 DT/TS and Mag20 DT/HS downriggers to the fishfinder. Operate each downrigger directly from your fishfinder to put yourself in command of one powerful fishing machine.
    Through an intuitive menu controlled from the Fishing System, the user can quickly set-up and update settings that operate the downriggers. When fishing short-handed on the boat, the CannonLink module enables the captain to easily operate the downriggers from the console, while the mate tends to the rigging lines.
    Benefits:
    • Automatically deploy or retrieve downriggers directly from any Humminbird Fishing System
    • Set the downrigger operation mode to Manual for complete control, Bottom Track to maintain distance off the bottom or Cycle to continuously move the downriggers between two depths
    • Monitor the downrigger depth and operation graphically on-screen combined with the sonar graph
    • View temperature at depth, speed-through-water and water clarity on the Fishing System screen when using the Cannon Speed-N-Temp™ Sensor
    • Simultaneously, or individually, control up to six Cannon Mag20 DT/TS and Mag20 DT/HS downriggers
    Applications: By viewing sonar, temperature at depth and clarity information on screen while piloting the boat, the Captain can monitor and position downriggers in real time to the optimal depth to vastly increase the catch.
  • STAINLESS STEEL SPOOL: For our tournament-fishing friends, we offer a new stainless steel spool, capable of supporting either monofilament or any of the popular “super lines.” The only stainless steel spool in the industry, it eliminates the noise vibration and harmonics created when trolling with a steel cable. When the money is at stake, you’ll get silent trolling and proven Cannon performance.
  • DIGI-TROLL™: Advanced electronic control panel provides:
    • Cycle function that automatically jigs the weight up and down at a set depth / time interval
    • Memory storage of five different depths
    • Programmable descent / retrieve rates of 110, 150 or 250 feet per minute
    • Bottom tracking mode that keeps weight at a set distance off the bottom (with purchase of optional transducer)
    • Network capability to use one transducer for bottom tracking on multiple Digi-Troll™ IV HS’s (with purchase of optional relay cables)
    • Low voltage warning
    • Auto-up function, stops weight at water line
    Advanced technologies enhance our hard working downriggers to outfit you with the advantages you need to catch more fish. We understand the fisherman’s passion, and we’ve built it into every Cannon downrigger on the water.

Ritchie Compasses

Ritchie D-55 Explorer (Black)-D-55

Ritchie D-55 Explorer Compass Features
  • 2 3/4" Easy to Read Direct Reading Dial
  • Compact Design
  • Quick Push-Button Removal of Compass Binnacle for Storage and Security
  • Internal Green Night Illumination
  • Built-in Compensators to Easily Adjust for Deviation
  • Scientifically Matched Sapphire Jewel & Hardened Steel Pivot Dial Movement
  • Powerful DirectiveForce Magnets for Fast Heading Lock-on
  • Movable Sun Shield
  • High Temperature Composite Construction for Extended Operating Range
  • 100% Repairable
  • Exclusive 5-Year Ritchie Warranty


Approx. Shipping Weight: 1 lb (454g)

Protective Cover: E-50-C

Ritchie D-55 Replacement Parts
  • Light Assembly: 12 Volt: EX-0005-2; 6 Volt: EX-0099-2

    Notes:

    All compasses come standard with 12 volt lighting. 24 volt lighting option is available.

    Some custom built OEM models may have different lighting. Contact Ritchie for replacement lighting.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Performance Boat Props Make a Difference

Is a boat prop, just a prop? Absolutely, without a doubt, no. Take a 17 pitch boat propeller from 10 different manufacturers. Run them all on your boat, and you know what you'll get? Speed variance of up to 8 mph and rpm differences up to 600! But how is that possible, you ask? Because not all props are created equal! The difference is in the design!

Turning Point Propellers uses a sophisticated, scientific method in its designs. Variables such as rake, pitch progression, cupping, blade area and blade thickness of the blades all come into play. If a propeller is tuned correctly taking into account these variables, it will dramatically increase the overall performance.

But how can these marine propellers perform better than OEM props if they design them for their motors? How are they better than Mercury, Yamaha, Volvo, Evinrude, Honda, Suzuki, or OMC propellers - It's relatively easy. Turning Point tests the performance of all boat props and makes sure that they run better than OEM and aftermarket props. Of course a Turning Point may not run the fastest on every boat, but to say it is the fastest 9 times of 10 is fair. Turning Point designs its aluminum and stainless steel boat propellers to not only run fast, but also provide superior handling on sharp turns at high speeds. Once you get your new Turning Point prop, give it a good strong test, and you'll see and feel the difference.

Through prop testing, we've identified some of the worst performing propellers. On the aftermarket side, Michigan Wheel props have proven time and time again to be the worst props for speed, acceleration, handling and fuel economy. The worst OEM prop, sharing the same bad traits as the Michigan prop, is Yamaha aluminum props. They are so poorly designed, that we couldn't even turn the boat without it ventilating. The only way to make that prop hook up with the water again was to back off the throttle.

By far, no comparision, if you want a good running prop, Turning Point Propellers is the best option.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Autopilot Accessory for Minn Kota Terrova Trolling Motors

Do you want to convert your Terrova Trolling Motor to be AutoPilot Capable?

Introducing the Autopilot Accessory for Minn Kota Terrova Trolling Motors.

Install an AutoPilot into your Terrova Motor!!!

  • Stay the Course. Upgrade your Terrova™ or Riptide® ST with the AutoPilot™ plug-in module. This patented navigation system keeps you headed in the right direction by intelligently and automatically steering your boat. The compass locks onto a heading to keep you on track – even through wind, waves and current – so you can concentrate on catching fish.
  • AutoPilot lets you troll along a current line or over a shelf or ledge, hover in place over schooling fish. troll parallel to the shoreline, and repeat a productive troll.
  • Installation is as easy as plugging the compass board into the control box. Then just lower the entire tray into the motor head and you’re ready to fish.
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Minn Kota Terrova 80 AutoPilot and US2 Sonar

Minn Kota has come a long way. The Terrova Series has answered the questions of difficultly in lifting and lowering the motor, along with some new awesome features. The popular Minn Kota Terrova 80 with AutoPilot and Universal Sonar is an excellent trolling motor.

Minn Kota Terrova 80 AutoPilot and US2 Sonar FRESHWATER BOW-MOUNT TROLLING MOTOR
MINN KOTA TERROVA 80/AP/US2 24V 80LB 54"

Built with more power and uncompromising strength to stand up to anything you encounter. New stow/deploy mechanism lets you effortlessly move your motor in and out of the water.

MOTOR HIGHLIGHTS

STOW & DEPLOY
Effortless by design.

Simply depress the handle and fallaway ramps effortlessly deploy the motor into the water. The balanced motor design makes stowing easy, and a special master cut-off switch automatically turns the power off when stowed.

LOW-PROFILE FOOT PEDAL
New waterproof, low-profile foot pedal with 18' cord offers precise control with less than one degree of steering resolution. Offers two steering options: heel/toe pedal or left/right steering buttons. Includes rotary speed dial, AutoPilot on/off button and momentary/constant on toggle. Works in conjuction with CoPilot accessory.

DIGITAL AUTOPILOT
Terrovas new digitally controlled AutoPilot delivers infinitely variable steering adjustments for smoother course corrections and tighter heading accuracy. Point the motor to your desired heading, turn AutoPilot on and experience the ultimate boat-control advantage. Available on select models.

COPILOT COMPATIBLE
Total control meets remote control.

Speed and steering control is a breeze when you equip your Terrova with a CoPilot remote control accessory. And with the two new buttons on CoPilot, you can activate AutoPilot and reach top speed at the push of the high speed bypass button. Make the most of every inch of your boat with the freedom to fish from anywhere on the deck.

UNIVERSAL SONAR 2
Push a button. Find a fish.

With Minn Kota®s Universal Sonar 2, you wont miss a thing. New dual beam capability (with all Humminbird DualBeam PLUS and select Lowrance and Garmin units) provides expanded coverage, greater bottom detail and temperature sensing compatibility with all major sonar brands. Integrated transducer is built into the lower unit while all wiring is housed entirely in the indestructible composite shaft, completely protected from the elements. Universal Sonar 2 gives you more choices, a clean look, better protection and optimal, interference-free sonar performance.

DIGITAL MAXIMIZER
Digital Maximizer. Up to five times longer run time on a single charge.

Conventional speed coil technology wastes energy by delivering a constant, steady flow of power to the motor regardless of the speed setting resulting in wasted energy.

Pioneered in 1985, Minn Kotas innovative Maximizer technology delivers the precise amount of power needed at any setting, along with variable speed control. Now, our advanced, digital microprocessing optimizes draw to extend battery life and reduce damaging heat. Get up to five times longer run time on a single charge.

INDESTRUCTIBLE COMPOSITE SHAFT
The standard of the industry since 1991! Pound for pound, our ultra high-yield composite material has been tested to be three times the strength of steel. Virtually indestructible, it flexes on impact and then returns to its original position. Unlike steel, will not kink, break, rust or corrode guaranteed for life!

COOL, QUIET POWER
Nothing runs cooler or more quietly than Minn Kota®. Extra large windings and commutators are used to dissipate heat, resulting in cooler operation, extended battery power and longer motor life. A unique bearing system produces low rpms/high torque to cut down on fish-spooking noise so quiet theyll never hear you coming.

WEEDLESS WEDGE 2 PROP
The latest generation of this legendary Roland Martin design features swept-back and flared blades to "wedge" weeds away. Pass through the thick stuff at any speed without battery-draining "chopping and hacking." A Minn Kota® exclusive!

WARRANTY
3-Year Warranty All Terrova bow-mount trolling motors feature Minn Kotas three-year warranty. - 1366160