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    Boarding Ladder

    I have a brand new boat and am looking to purchase and install a boarding ladder. The one I'm looking at installs onto jack plate by utilizing the existing hardware. Not sure if naming the product is allowed but my concern is whether this could be a potential warranty issue.The Mercury manual...
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    Bow Transducer mounting option

    Not sure I want to attach transducer to my bow mount trolling motor. Would like to have it separate from trolling motor. Looks like most transducer pole mounts are designed for kayaks. Anyone know of manufacturer that makes them for say bass boats?
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    De-winterize questions 2020 Tracker Pro160 w/40hp Merc.

    Bought a brand new boat last September and had a shop winterize it for me. First time for me to have a boat winterized. Now I am ready to de-winterize and am wondering a few things. My tank had about 3 gals of gas in it at the time, I'm thinking I should drain the tank and start with new fuel...
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    Trolling motor shaft length

    I want to replace the Minn Kota Edge with 45" shaft that I have with a new Minn Kota Power drive v2. The Power Drive has a 54" shaft. I have a Tracker Pro160 and don't know the 54" will work on the boat?
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    Tracker v16 laker

    I am looking at a 2013 tracker v16 and would like to know if anyone has or has had one and could tell me if they are stable at the bow for stand up bass fishing.The tracker brochure says they are deep v boats.12 degree dead rise at bow and 8 at transom, I don't know exactly what that equates to...
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    2013 Tracker v16 laker

    Does anyone own of these who can tell me whether or not standing up and bass fishing is doable without the boat being tipsy.I have heard they are actually more of a Mod V than deep V and are stable at the front end.
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    Carburetor issue?

    Well here is what she looks like, I poked each ring and they all had spring action. Seems like allot of carbon build up but not experienced with these .Don't see any real breaks in the gasket. Definitely old gaskets though.
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    Carburetor issue?

    Should the points just start to open at beginning of the machined high cam window and .020 in the middle of the window?
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    Carburetor issue?

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    Carburetor issue?

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    Carburetor issue?

    I have a Beautiful1960 Johnson JW-16 3hp motor that I have gone through and rebuilt the carburetor. I should note that I have never rebuilt a marine carb before. I bought a shop manual and went by it's instructions. Pretty easy as I am accustomed to mechanical work. Problem is when I start the...
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    Carb repair kit#

    I am having trouble finding correct carburetor repair kit number for my 1960 JW-16 3hp.
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    1960 JW-16 SeaHorse 3hp or 2003 Mercury 2.5

    New to forum so please be gentle .I have a small two man bass raider that I need to outfit with small outboard. I have access to a 1960 JW-16 Johnson and 2003 Mercury 2.5.Which would be a better choice?
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