ETEC Winterization
I just ran both my ETEC 15HO kicker and ETEC 250HO through the winterization process. It's so simple and takes less than 2 minutes per motor. Wow. The really nice part of this is that it's so easy to do that if I decide to take a run south before the northern Front Range lakes open again I can use the boat and run it through the process again. Nice job Evinrude!
I just ran both my ETEC 15HO kicker and ETEC 250HO through the winterization process. It's so simple and takes less than 2 minutes per motor. Wow. The...
Ethanol - 10 Tips To Protect Your Motor
Like it or not, it seems like ethanol is here to stay. While it is indeed less harmful to the environment, many motors -- especially older marine motors -- are not yet fully equipped to handle E10 fuels (fuels containing 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline). What is more, Growth Energy, the ethanol industry's leading proponent, is now proposing an increase to 15% ethanol nationwide. While there are some positive aspects to this, it will undoubtedly lead to many boat owners unknowingly sabotaging their own boats. Marine motor manufacturers were hesitant to give the go ahead to use E10 in...
Dawg Days of Summer
No it's not a typo...I'm fully aware that the term dog days of summer refers to a lazy dog layin' in the shade to beat the heat. So why then did I try to be so cool as to title this blog "dawg days"? Because its more akin to the term "hawg" - as in the southern term for an ol big 'un, bucketmouth...or whatever. I'd have to be more southern to come up with others.
The dog days can be the hawg days if you keep a few things in mind. First, water temps are high. My Lowrance reports...
Evinrude ETEC Essentials
Host of Colorado's Fishful Thinker TV and Crowley Marine guest blogger Chad LaChance and our very own Brent Henry give the rundown on why the new Evinrude E-TEC is such an outstanding outboard. Watch the video right here.
Thanks Brent & Scott
The new Ranger 620 showed up on May 11th. Scott and Brent went above and beyond the call of duty to get the Evinrude ETEC 250HO and ETEC 15HO kicker installed so I could hit the road to the FLW Walleye Tour in Minnesota. I just want to say thanks to these guys.
In addition to the tournament, I've been guiding on Horsetooth and a trip to Glendo. The 620 is an awsome fishing machine and the ETEC 250 HO pushes it along. I'm really impressed with the new Evinrude ETEC kicker. It got a real workout in the 2.5...
Snow Day Break
Don't look now, but its snowing in Colorado...again...in May no less. It's OK though, because a snow day is a good way for me to step out of the boat and get some office work done. Since our 2010 Ranger Z521 arrived and was rigged with an Evinrude 250 E-TEC at Crowley Marine, its been non-stop angling, guiding and filming. My wrist is wounded from working jerkbaits, I have tennis elbow from casting, and my shop looks more like mid-season than early spring as far as organization goes. The wrist and elbow will heal...the shop needs real help!
After a...
Z521 on the Immediate Horizon
So I now have a brand new Ranger Z521! Since I fish for a living, its my new office. Problem is, there's no motor on it yet. Can't chase fish is 21 foot boat (even a really cool one like the 521) without a motor. I'm not worried though - there is a 250 horsepower Evinrude E-TEC sitting in Crowley Marine's shop with my name on it. The 16 year master tech will install it tomorrow, give the whole package a pre-delivery inspection, and then send it out into the big wide world to earn its ample reputation as the...
Come See The All-New Ranger 621VS Fisherman Series!
Be one of the first to see the all-new, completely redesigned Ranger 621VS Fisherman series fishing boat -- completely overhauled for 2010! If you would like to come check out this excellent addition to the Ranger line of boats, give Brent a call at 303-355-5555.
Engineered to take on long days, choppy water and the roughest of tournament trails, welcome to the premium performance of the all-new 621VS Fisherman. Measuring 21’ 5” in length, the feature-packed 621 further builds on its outstanding popularity and tournament-proven leadership. Completely reengineered with a new interior and even stronger-performing hull design, the differences...
Introducing the All-New Ranger Z521 Comanche
If you would like to come check out this excellent addition to the Ranger line of boats, give Brent a call at 303-355-5555.
Introducing the all-new Z521 Comanche®. Combining aggressive styling, ultra-responsiveness, comfort, features, unbeatable space, and excellent performance, this boat has already been titled “the ultimate total performance bass rig.” In addition, the Z521 is rated at 250 horsepower, and features Sea Star Pro® hydraulic steering, a 52-gallon fuel tank, and a huge 95” beam.
Throughout its 21’ 3” frame, the Z521 has been loaded with standard features. Up front, you’ll find a 24-volt Minn Kota with a...
Preparing For the New "Baby"
One of the best parts about a new Ranger boat is that each one is custom built. Sure, you can buy one off the sales floor stock here at Crowley Marine, but many anglers would prefer to order their boat built to their specs. Everything from color combinations, to power choice (although why you’d order one with anything other than an E-TEC is beyond me…), to electronics, and a slew of other features can be selected by the customer. It leads to a truly one-of-a-kind fishing machine tailored to your tastes, and each is built by hand Sweet!
The only...
Crowley Marine Welcomes Chad LaChance to our Prostaff
My name is Chad LaChance, but it’s likely that if you know me at all, you know me as the Fishful Thinker. I’m the newest Crowley Marine pro-staffer and I’m happy to be here. Welcome to my first Crowley blog!
Fishful Thinker is the name of my company (actually its Fishful Thinker LLC, but who’s checkin’ details?) based in Colorado. We produce and I host Fishful Thinker TV on Altitude Sports Channel (www.altitude.tv for times/channels in your area.), in addition to hosting a segment on The Fan Outdoors radio with Terry Wickstrom (FM 104.3 Saturday mornings along the Front Range)....
