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Articles in March, 2005 issue of Bass & Walleye Boats

• Just the facts: at BWB, we test by the book--and print the results.
  by Tiger, John, Jr.
• The color of the sky in my world.(A Jones for Boats)
  by Jones, Mike
• Pro's ProCraft.(Shop Talk)
• Black stallion: Mercury's new 225 pro XS delivers more brute power and rpm than the standard 225 OptiMax, while sacrificing nothing in the way of fuel economy.(Product/Service Evaluation)
  by Boyt, Lee
• Livewell science: words from the wise for keeping your catch in tip-top form all the way to weigh-in--or the cutting board.
  by Armitage, Dan
• Cupping an attitude.(Shop Talk)(boat trailer maintenance)
• Bound to please: Ranger's new Reata 1850 raises the bar for freshwater fish 'n play boats.(Product/Service Evaluation)
  by Barron, Jim
• Optimum cruise speed.(Shop Talk)(boat maintenance)(Brief Article)
• Priceless value.(Backwash)(Letter to the Editor)
  by Thurber, Shawn
• The four-year itch.(Fast Lane)(tow trucks)(Product/Service Evaluation)
  by Smith, Bruce W.
• Doesn't even fish.(Backwash)(Letter to the Editor)
  by Kropidlowski, Keith
• Fishhedz protective masks shield boaters' faces at high speeds.(Finders Keepers)
• Ol' Man River.(Hot Rigs)
• Change the rules.(Backwash)(Letter to the Editor)
• Clymer's Yamaha shop manual gives step-by-step instructions from engine tuneups to gearcase disassembly.(Finders Keepers)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
• Bass Cat's new wide-body Puma can handle any DFI or four-stroke.(Around the Dock)
  by Alarid, Sylvia
• USCG releases sobering statistics.(Around the Dock)(United States Coast Guard)(Brief Article)
  by Alarid, Sylvia
• Time to upgrade?(Electronic Fisherman)
  by Tarvid, Allan
• Plotting a victory: walleye pro Gary Parsons shares winning strategies for fishing structure with sonar and GPS.
  by Tarvid, Allan
• Transom needs lift.(Shop Talk)(bass boats)(Brief Article)
• Wholesale, retail boat sales revved up in 2004.(Around the Dock)(Brief Article)
  by Alarid, Sylvia
• Hydro dynamics.(Seat Time)(gearcase modification for speed and power of boats)
  by Tiger, John, Jr.
• BWB lands a Stratos/E-Tec project boat for 2005.(Around the Dock)
  by Alarid, Sylvia
• Navionics' HotMaps offers new format, added regions.(Finders Keepers)
• Foul-weather lights: high-quality fog lights greatly improve driving safety in inclement weather.
  by Smith, Bruce W.
• Po' man's "pro max": we turn a Merc 9.9 kicker into a 15 hp stomper for less than $300.
  by Tiger, John, Jr.
• Reigning Champion: Champion builds more beef, more horsepower and a better ride into its new 198 Elite.(Product/Service Evaluation)(Cover Story)
  by Quinlan, Steve
• Shear ecstasy: ShearWater's New 2200 Coastal offers bay anglers the same kind of performance and value they've come to expect from Gambler.(Product/Service Evaluation)
  by Tiger, John, Jr.
• Impeller intervals.(Backwash)(Letter to the Editor)
• Filter feeder.(Shop Talk)(Brief Article)
• Raytek's infrared temp gun: troubleshooting outboard and tow vehicles is laser-quick with this compact unit.(Cool Tools)
  by Grannis, Bill
• Hook 'em young.(Holeshot)(introduce fishing to children)
  by Quinlan, Steve
• Stingray Cover-ups protect fishfinders from corrosion buildup.(Finders Keepers)