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    Pontoon Strakes - Material Used

    If you added strakes to your pontoon tubes, I would love to know the following info: 1) thickness of the material used 2) alloy of material used (e.g. 6063, 5052, 3003), if known 3) thickness of the tubes 4) welding methodology (e.g. 4" weld every 3') If your toon came with strakes and you'd...
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    Project Fishtoon

    Re: Project Fishtoon That looks really good. Is that using a 22" diameter tube? I'm guessing that about a 12" tall transom? My only concern with that design would be the strength of the remaining portion of the factory endcap, since it seems there will be a lot of downward pressure from the...
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    Project Fishtoon

    Re: Project Fishtoon I picked up this beauty for a steal last week. It has slightly shorter tubes than mine -- 23' or so, I believe. Same diameter. I was thinking maybe a 24" transom section...haven't put the pen to paper on that. I've been planning to keep the current endcap on the full...
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    Project Fishtoon

    Re: Project Fishtoon Thanks as always for this info. I'm really struggling with a transom section design that I think will withstand the weight of my Honda (487 lbs dry). If I understand you correctly, I think you are recommending a design similar to below but with additional 1/2" thick...
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    Breaker for 36V trolling motor

    Hey all: Just bought a used 101 lb thrust 36 volt Minn Kota Riptide. Rated for a 46 amp draw at full power. Will this breaker work in this application? http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/LIT3/813050BP/N0227.oap?ck=Search_circuit+breaker_-1_1703&keyword=circuit+breaker. This would be...
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    Honda 150 on 24' Pontoon

    Hi all: Here is the info: 1) Trying to get best all-around performance. Currently have removed all the furniture, but will have at least 4 people most all the time. Have read that a 4-blade will provide more control in loading/docking, etc. 2 & 3) Vortex 15.25"x15p aluminum 4) 30 mph @ 5600...
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    Fuel Line connection

    All: Working on rigging up my Honda BF150. There is a short rubber fuel line that come out the large wire plug port on the front of the engine. It looks like it is a 3/8" hose. What is the proper way to connect this fuel line to the one coming from the fuel tank? I'm thinking a simple...
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    Poly/Plastic Fuel tank cleaning - interior

    Hi all: I purchased a boat with a "permanent mount" style fuel tank in it. (The clear/yellowish style similar to this.)The boat has been sitting for about 7 years, and the tank is about 3/4 full of gas. Once I drain the gas, I imagine the inside will need cleaning (at least rinsing). #1 - Is...
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    25" Shaft Motor mounting w/ Jack Plate

    Hi all, I just got my new-to-me cheap-find pontoon. Its a 1993 24' Grumman. I am picking up a motor this weekend. Its a 25" shaft (extra long) Honda 150 VTec. The transom is about 18" tall (from top to bottom; has the open, drain-style pod). Also it is approx. 27-28" from the top of the...
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