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    Does the Alumacrafts run as soft and smooth as CLiners?

    Hey guys, sorry I know this question has been asked numerous times before and I've used the "search" button but still wanted more insight. I'm in the market for a newer boat. I've owned an 18footer smokercraft before and it was bad with porpoising, any chop would tremendously affect the way it...
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    Battery help:Why are there so many cables?

    When I first got the boat the radio worked. I took off the battery for winter. Now I have no clue what wires goes where. I hooked up the main 2 cables. The motor starts, the navigation lights work and the horn works but the radio doesn't turn on. I don't know what wires these are for. There's...
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    Smart Tabs: worried about parking on shore.

    I am in need of some smart tabs. Light 18ft aluminum boat with maxed motor. The bow is very light. Boating during choppy water or other boat's wake is scary. Planing at low speeds is also not possible. Thanks to this forum, I am going to fix the problem by mounting on the smart tabs. I'm going...
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    1998 Optimax Starting problem

    I have a 1998 135 HP Mercury Optimax. I LOVE THE MOTOR but I'm having some problems with it. It usually requires at least 2 starts to get it going for good. I'll squeeze the fuel pump about 2 times..and crank it, it starts up right away but as soon as I hit the throttle it shuts off and dies...
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