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    Helix 10 Battery Power Question

    I just purchased a helix 10 di/si unit for my console as well as a helix 9 di/si unit for the bow. Will a deka 12-volt 650-amp marine battery that also runs the livewell be enough power or will I need to upgrade the battery?
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    What to clean boat motor casiing with?

    I have a 50 HP Mercury Motor. I have only taken it out 4 times. It is brand new. What would be the best thing to clean the boat motor casing with after each use? Just to keep it clean looking? Thanks, Jon
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    2010 Tracker Pro Team 170

    I just bought a 2010 Tracker Pro Team 170 yesterday. I took it out on the lake for the first time yesterday also. After getting back home I took the drain plug out and a small stream of water drained out for about 2 minutes. Is this normal? This is my first time owning a boat and I'm still...
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    Mercury 50 HP Outboard Motor

    What would the top speed be of a Mercury 50 HP Outboard Motor on an 18 foot boat with a max weight of 1050 lbs? Thanks, Jon
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    New Tracker Boat??

    I am considering purchasing a 2010 TRACKER Pro Team 17 TX w/50 ELPT FourStroke EFI and Trailer. Total Cost, not including state tax and fees, is $13,320 as follows: Boat Package: $12,495 Prep: 325 Freight: 500 Total $13,320 Is this a good price? What is meant by Prep of $325? What is done to...
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    2010 Tracker Pro Team 175 power trim??

    I'm trying to find out if the 2010 Tracker Pro Team 175 comes with power trim. Looking at many of the Tracker boat models on trackerboats.com none of them have power trim listed. Is that just a given? Thanks, Jon
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    1979 Johnson 40 HP

    I have a 1979 40 HP Johnson with electric start with a 25 inch chaft like mine. on my bass boat. It has sat all winter and not been started. How can I warm the motor up on mornings before I leave the house to take the boat out? The outside temp. gets up to about 60 degrees during the days but...
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