04-25-2005, 11:15 AM
[cool][#0000ff]AquaSeal is penicillin for tubers. It repairs waders, tubes, kiddie pools, holes in vinyl seats and lately, even my wife's rubber sandals. I don't know anyone who has spent the extra money for the outcast repair kits that have felt they got their money's worth...especially after using AquaSeal to repair holes that their repair kit wouldn't fix.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]With proper care and treatment, you should not have to worry about many (any) leaks in the air chamber of your Outcast craft. Don't set them down on "unfriendly" terrain or drag them if you don't have to. I used my Super Fat Cat last January as a sled, after a heavy snow fall at Lincoln Beach, but I always carry it to and from the water otherwise.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Keep loose hooks, knives and other pointy things out of the pockets. Make sure everything is contained or it will find a way to dig in through the cover and into the air chamber. When fishing for large and/or spiny fish, be sure to use a good net to control them before lifting them aboard. Also, be careful when bringing in small spiny fish, like perch, bluegill, white bass or crappies (or bullheads). Don't lower them onto your craft, and be careful not to let them fall off the hook and onto the surface of your ride. Their spines make pinhole leaks that will make your air chambers leak but are hard to find.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You are required to HAVE a PFD on your tube, but not required to wear it at all times. I have a Stearns floating vest and I keep it in the open V right behind the seat. A lot of serious "flotation fishermen" buy those SOSpenders. They are great and not bulky, but they are spendy. Actually, any approved vest will work for satisfying the requirements. But, while you are at it, get ones that are good enough to save your life (or someone elses) if they are needed.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Glad you were able to get the free mounting bracket for the sonar. That REALLY makes it a good deal.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Pop back in if you need any more help.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]With proper care and treatment, you should not have to worry about many (any) leaks in the air chamber of your Outcast craft. Don't set them down on "unfriendly" terrain or drag them if you don't have to. I used my Super Fat Cat last January as a sled, after a heavy snow fall at Lincoln Beach, but I always carry it to and from the water otherwise.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Keep loose hooks, knives and other pointy things out of the pockets. Make sure everything is contained or it will find a way to dig in through the cover and into the air chamber. When fishing for large and/or spiny fish, be sure to use a good net to control them before lifting them aboard. Also, be careful when bringing in small spiny fish, like perch, bluegill, white bass or crappies (or bullheads). Don't lower them onto your craft, and be careful not to let them fall off the hook and onto the surface of your ride. Their spines make pinhole leaks that will make your air chambers leak but are hard to find.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You are required to HAVE a PFD on your tube, but not required to wear it at all times. I have a Stearns floating vest and I keep it in the open V right behind the seat. A lot of serious "flotation fishermen" buy those SOSpenders. They are great and not bulky, but they are spendy. Actually, any approved vest will work for satisfying the requirements. But, while you are at it, get ones that are good enough to save your life (or someone elses) if they are needed.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Glad you were able to get the free mounting bracket for the sonar. That REALLY makes it a good deal.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Pop back in if you need any more help.[/#0000ff]
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