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    Speed control, where to get smart tabs in BC Canada....

    Hey everyone, I got a 2015 Four Winns H180 RS w/4.3L carb. I love the boat but it seems to have a hard time keeping the speed steady at lower speeds. I am a beginner wakeboarder and am not sure if the boat needs help or it's just me lol. I want to buy smart tabs since I don't see any draw backs...
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    CVS warning light?

    I will try to make this story short... I am at work at a logging camp, we stay in a fishing lodge as our boss owns it and many other companies. One of our other logging camps boats in to camp every day and they blew the engine in their boat. So they are taking a boat from the lodge, it's a...
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    4.3L Carb better than MPI!

    I have been having a really hard time finding the 3.0L or 4.3L in MPI here in BC/Alberta so I emailed a guy in alberta asking why they don't have many MPI engine and this is what he mailed back to me: doesn't sound right to me, but I can't find any torque numbers online?!!???!?
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    What kicker to get?

    I am trying to find a kicker for a 2012 bayliner 175. I want 4 stroke and lightweight as I will be taking it off and on quite a bit. I need a decent alternator as I have a amp'd stereo I would like to listen to while trolling. a built in fuel tank would be a huge plus so I don't have to plumb it...
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    Trolling questions

    I have a couple questions about trolling with a new bowrider (don't know which one yet) I don't know if I want a kicker, electric bow mount, or trolling plate. I want to run my stereo while fishing, I have 2 amps running although I would switch the one for the sub off while trolling. if I...
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    mercruiser 2 speed prop??

    I guy I used to work with was telling me about a friend of his putting a 2 speed prop on his boat. I did a search and I could only come up with one site. Are these common at local boat shops? I can't wait till Monday to phone around lol, not a patient person lol. I would like to find one for a...
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    Anyone have a 17.5' w/3.0L?

    I am going to be buying a new boat soonish but the wife has set my limit lower than I wanted. So I am looking at a 17.5' with a 3.0L. I am wondering if anyone has tested to see how many people/how much weight you can have in one and still pull a 200lb wakeboarder out of the water? I don't plan...
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    More HorsePower!

    I have been looking around to see what kind of performance stuff they make for inboards as that might influence what boat/engine I buy next. I found on ebay someone is selling power chips that state +15% hp & Tq and +6% fuel economy anyone have one? does it work? anyone have any sites for...
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    Just had an idea!

    Just curious if there is any need/market for an adapter that goes between the outboard flushing muffs and the garden hose to allow you to add what ever you wanted. thinking something to help counteract the salt from ocean boating. but could be used for anything like sealants/lubes/detergents....
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    Tire pressure question.

    Re: Tire pressure question. I've never heard on Discount tire, figured it was a big USA tire company, but if your tires are 15 years old change them, and in a lot of cases proper trailer tires are cheaper or right around the same price, also they don't make certain trailer sizes in a passenger...
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    Trailer 12V winch!?!?!?

    I bought a boat last year and that last guy put a 12V ATV winch on the trailer with a wooden car battery box u bolted to the frame. the battery has zero life and the winch needs some internal cleaning. So my question is would you guys keep the winch and fix it up? or put a proper hand winch...
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    Who want a brand new boat??

    Just though it would be cool to ask all of you guys what brand new boat you would buy if you were going to get a new one for this boating season. also if it is very different then the one you have now then why? what do you need in the new one? here is mine! I think I would get a Chaparral 19...
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    Mariner 115 surging Please Help!

    I have a 84 Mariner 115 on 84 Thermoglass 16ft bowrider. I bought the boat after a nice test drive and all was good. Took it home and I took it out with my mom and brother for a quick 10 min spin. I let my brother drive the boat while I backed in the trailer to load it back up. long story short...
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    Any Ski Fish bowrider owners?

    I am going to be purchasing a new boat soon and I can't find any reviews on the fishing part of the ski fish series bowriders. I am wondering how you guys find them for fishing, and any recommendations would be awesome. It will be freshwater only and used for fishing and water sports 50/50...
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    Lower unit shift shaft help

    I searched and can't find anything about this... I was given this boat/motor, it's a 1968 Merc 500 thunderbolt. I don't know what was done to it, but it will not shift, I have the lower unit off and was going to put the boat in neutral and the leg in neutral, then reassemble, but I can't get...
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