Author Topic: eskimo stingray (Read 3183 times)

hardwaterwalker814 · « **on:** Oct 27, 2014, 08:28 AM »

Thinking of ordering the Eskimo stingray auger has anyone on here tried one or own one read some reviews and seen some videos just wanted some first hand feedback before I order one

Trout Sen-Sei · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 04:17 PM »

I had one for 5-6 years and it ran fine but sold my truck and didn't want any gas seepage in my car trunk. Went to a hand auger because most of the lakes I fish only get 4-7 in of ice.

hardwaterwalker814 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 04:39 PM »

Thanks so it ran good and cut good then?

jww311 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 06:24 PM »

I actually bought one last season...It works great! Has alot of power gets down through the ice no problem.....Only problem I would have is getting it started when it was super cold out...Like 0-5 degrees....Instead of 1 or 2 pulls to start it took about 5 or 6....But thats not really a problem....I never had it not start before so all is good...You should get one.

bullscrickbowfishing · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 06:39 PM »

Have an ion and a strikemaster honda 4 stoke and both are awesome. Honda starts 1st pull no matter what.

wolffpack08 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 06:43 PM »

A buddy I fish with all the time bought one last year. Cuts and runs great. Never had a problem with it starting even in -20f. It's a nice solid auger that's light and doesn't break the bank. Only problem with it is the blades were getting a little dull at the end of the year. We drilled a lot of holes through a lot of ice.

FrostBack · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 07:50 PM »

I don't have the Stingray but I have the Mako (43cc, 10" auger) and it is a great auger and up here we get to use our augers more than most wish too.

I have to say I need a rest long before the auger does!

This auger is lite and easy to handle, cuts great in fresh as well as frozen holes. I guess a true testament is: " If I was to buy another auger would I buy another Mako" Yes, I would in a heartbeat!!

Up to the 12" extension and still no water!

Rebelss · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 08:01 PM »

Had mine for 9 years. I love the thing. Cousin in Northern Minny has had his for ten; still going strong. Great augers. See it laying there in the snow? Go over here and read 121 pages about them.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.0

hardwaterwalker814 · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 27, 2014, 10:53 PM »

Thanks everyone I'm going to go ahead and order one

tackleshack · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 28, 2014, 08:09 AM »

Quote from: hardwaterwalker814 on Oct 27, 2014, 10:53 PM

Thanks everyone I'm going to go ahead and order one

They've been a big seller for us the last 5 years. For 300 bucks, they're hard to beat. I don't have one, but a number of friends do and they've treated them pretty well out on the ice. You should be happy with it for sure!

chez · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 28, 2014, 10:34 AM »

Quote from: jww311 on Oct 27, 2014, 06:24 PM

I actually bought one last season...It works great! Has alot of power gets down through the ice no problem.....Only problem I would have is getting it started when it was super cold out...Like 0-5 degrees....Instead of 1 or 2 pulls to start it took about 5 or 6....But thats not really a problem....I never had it not start before so all is good...You should get one.

i HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY JIFFY WHEN IT WAS SUPER COLD.
DO YOU TRAVEL IT IN AN OPEN PICKUP BED.?i DID.i STARTED COVERING THE MOTOR WITH A MOVING BLANKET AND A BUNGIE CORD TO KEEP IT WARM ON THE WAY TO THE LAKE.PROBLEM SOLVED.TRY IT.GOOD LUCK.

Rebelss · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 28, 2014, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: tackleshack on Oct 28, 2014, 08:09 AM

They've been a big seller for us the last 5 years. For 300 bucks, they're hard to beat. I don't have one, but a number of friends do and they've treated them pretty well out on the ice. You should be happy with it for sure!

$300? Wow! They go for around $229 here....

tackleshack · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 28, 2014, 03:16 PM »

Quote from: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2014, 10:38 AM

$300? Wow! They go for around $229 here....

I should have said 'around 300 bucks'. $229 is a steal this season! Cheapest I've seen online was 255+shipping. The rest are $270-$349.99. Regardless, my point was, that its a great, affordable auger and its been a very popular one in my store. We've had nothing but good reviews from them. I had planned to get one myself but decided to try out the Ion instead when they came out a few years back. Overall, I've been very happy with all of eskimo's products and the few problems I did have over the years, their customer service department helped me take care of very quickly.

Anyways...enjoy your new auger hardwaterwalker. You should be happy with your purchase.

. If we get ice anything like last year, it'll sure get a good workout.

Don

Rebelss · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 28, 2014, 03:23 PM »

Well, you may be right after all! Fleet Farm has had them on sale for $229 around Christmas in the past, I just checked the current price with them...$299! I stand corrected, sir! Guess they've gone up like everything else!

Reb

hardwaterwalker814 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 28, 2014, 06:04 PM »

Thanks tackle

Chris338378 · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 29, 2014, 10:26 AM »

Good luck with the new auger. A few things I will suggest is use quality oil in it with stabilizer, use the mix ratio they recommend, don't press down on it while drilling the hole - you don't have to it'll drill down on it's own and if you press down you'll just make it work harder and possibly bind the blades, and follow the maintenance recommendations and it'll last you a long time.

OldSailor · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 29, 2014, 10:30 AM »

And try to run non ethanol gas if possible!! It can be death to small engines!! My $.02 worth

Rebelss · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 29, 2014, 10:34 AM »

Quote from: OldSailor on Oct 29, 2014, 10:30 AM

And try to run non ethanol gas if possible!! It can be death to small engines!! My $.02 worth

Not again!!!

OldSailor · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 29, 2014, 10:35 AM »

YUP!!!!

Chris338378 · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 29, 2014, 08:23 PM »

Sadly the only way you'll get non-ethanol gas here in northeastern Pennsylvania is to buy the canned pre-mixed gas.

beeverfishing · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 01:46 AM »

http://pure-gas.org/?stateprov=PA

Chris338378 · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 01:03 PM »

Thank you for posting that, I didn't know you could get non-ethanol gas in Pennsylvania anymore.

cabst119 · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 07:42 PM »

Eskimo stingray 33CC is $270 on Glens Army Navy website. Spend an extra $30 and get the Mako 43CC for $300. I have the Mako and it is a good auger.

cabst119 · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 07:43 PM »

Forgot to mention Glens includes free shipping also.

jww311 · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 15, 2014, 11:38 AM »

I lost my bolt which connects the auger bit to the motor head. Just went and got a replacement and fired my stingray up for the first time this year. started right up 2nd pull. Ran great! BTW the replacement bolt is a 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" socket cap they sell at any hardware store if anyone is looking for a replacement. I love the Stingray it's a beast!

hardwaterwalker814 · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 16, 2014, 06:13 PM »

Just ordered a mako instead of the stingray I got it from L&M for $260 with free shipping now bring on the ice

Chris338378 · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 16, 2014, 09:43 PM »

I saw that deal on L&M, $5 more for the Mako with free shipping, you can't beat that even with a big stick.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 19, 2014, 10:18 PM »

You got a great deal there. I was at Cabela's in Hamburg on Monday and they had the Stingray on sale for $320, regularly $350, and the Mako was on sale for $350, regularly $380. Good luck with your new auger, I'm sure you like it a lot. Make sure you use the proper mix ratio and quality oil, such as the Viper oil.

doski · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 20, 2014, 07:18 AM »

I have the eskimo stingray and can not get it to rev up. This is a year old machine, last year when new it started having this problem at the end of the season, any ideas on a fix.

jww311 · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 20, 2014, 07:35 AM »

did u put 50:1 Mix in it? Also Check and make sure the switch is on run and not choke.

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