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    Where can I get weedless wire?

    Does anyone know where I can pick up some wire for making weedless jigs? I picked up a mold to make up some tube jig hooks and I was trying to find either a weedless version of the Eagle Claw 570 jig hook (which I don't believe they make.) or some wire I can add to the hooks. Does anybody know...
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    Pinpoint Trolling Motor Gone "Wacko"

    I have a Pinpoint 3700 trolling motor, I am not sure of the age since I bought it used at the beginning of last year. I was out yesterday and not long after I started, it seemed to go "wacko" as my son put it. It would start steering back and forth quickly. It would move about 5 degrees left...
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    What sized prop? Tube size?

    I have a '91 Mariner 200v on a Fiberglass Procraft 200pro bass boat. The prop on it is a 24pitch Lazer II. (3 blade stainless prop) I have been having problems cavitating getting out of the hole and does not like to stay on plane at lower speeds. I can get about 60mph per gps but have to back...
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    Autopilot Trolling Motors

    I have a 20' Fiberglass bassboat. My Motorguide 60# trolling motor is on it's last leg. Am looking into replacing it and am interested in autopilot. I am not coordinated enough to control and fish at the same time. Anyone have any recommendations? I understand Motorguide has the Pinpoint...
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    Replacing Shift Shaft Seal, How do I find the parts?

    I have a '91 Mariner V200, S#0D038776. I was seeing a little oil from the front ports while it was sitting. Based on the Marine Doctor's recommendation, I am planning to replace the shift shaft seal. I pulled the lower unit and it looks like he was right. The only oil showing anywhere was...
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    Alarm Sounds with Running Lights

    When I turn on my running lights, even if my ignition is off, my alarm sounds momentarily. It sounds the same as it does when I turn on my ignition, which as I understand it is normal. I also notice that my running lights are automatically on when my ignition is on. Is all this normal?<br...
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    Is it safe to run on muffs?

    I have a '91 200hp Mariner outboard. Is it safe to run my motor on muffs in the driveway? Is there a specific time period that I should keep it under?
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    '91 Mariner 200hp performance / oil leak.

    A couple months ago I purchased a '91 Procraft 200 Pro. bass boat with a Mariner 2.5 liter 200hp. The seller said he had it out only once ever and had it about a year. He said he was able to get up to 70mph. I am only able to get up to about 55 or so per the speedometer, about 47 per gps. I...
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