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Re: How to build a bow mount trolling motor platform on a utility boat ?
I found this pic on the site. This isn't my actual boat, but this is the exact same configuration that I have to work with. The next after building a bow platform, my next project is going to be a casting platform...
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Does anyone have ideas for the best way to add a bow mount platform to a utility boat? The bow plate one there now is about 4 inches of cast metal. I know that I'll need to use plywood. What I'm really looking for are ideas as to how to connect the plywood to the boat. The gunwales...
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I have the opportunity to purchase a Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 w/ I-pilot for $650. The motor is 24v and 55 lbs thrust. I have a couple of questions. Everything looks to be in good shape. The i-pilot feature is really what I'm looking for because I fish alone most of the time. I...
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I am replacing a impeller on a 25 hp 2 stroke mercury. I just noticed that the manual calls for a bit of 2-4-c w/ teflon to go on the water pump assembly insert that houses the large o ring under it and the water pump assembly above it. Naturally I did not notice this at the boat...
The Walmart Everstart batteries says 125 amp hours @1 amp, 845 cranking hours, and when I called Everstart they said it is 205 RC. My question is whether or not this is a good battery?
I am concerned about the amp hours being calculated at 1 amp and therefore being over exaggerated. However...
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What is the best value battery charger that you all can recommend? I will be using it to charge a single 24-31 group battery, which i have not yet purchased. Money is an issue and I'm looking to keep the cost down, but not wanting to get a charger that is going to destroy my batteries...
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In order to facilitate electronic components I want to wire my boat. It is a standard 14ft aluminum v-hull utility boat. I've tried to look here and elsewhere for tips on how to go about doing this properly but haven't found much. Can anyone give me some tips on this? I'm...
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I have a late 80's 25hp mercury 2stroke that I can't get to start. The last time I was able to get it start was last year. I started up great ran for most of the day.
When I was headed to the dock I was going and then it just kind of died it. Seemed like it wasn't getting gas or...
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I have a 25 HP mercury outboard that is tiller shift controlled. I believe it is a late 80's early nineties model.
When i put it into go it will go, and if I run it at a low rpm/speed it is fine. However, when i try to add more gas and speed up, it just reves up like it is in neutral or...
