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    slpit tilt/trim cylinder

    I went out to trim up my 75hp Mercury 4 stroke engine after installing the batteries,and the engine only lifted a short ways before stopping.Hydraulic oil was pouring onto the ground,and I noticed a long split in the tilt cylinder.The boat has not been used since last fall and it worked fine...
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    hooking up 2008 Lund Rebel starting battery

    I unhooked both batteries to charge them,and am now I am not sure on how to hook up the starting battery properly.The large cables are no problem,as are the two smaller black wires and red wires that are paired together on a single lug,however there is a third small black wire that I don't...
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    Vengeance vs Black Max

    What can I expect as to a difference in performance between the Aluminum Black Max,and the stainless Vengeance?Would switching to the Vengeance change my maximum rpm? My lund 1625 rebel with 75hp 4 stroke reaches 38mph at 5800rpm with two people in the boat with the 17" pitch Aluminum Black...
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    Vengeance vs Quicksilver props

    My Lund Rebel Sport with a 75hp Mercury 4 stroke is producing 38mph(gps) at 5700rpm to 5800rpm with the original 17" pitch aluminum prop and only two people and no extra gear in the boat,and an empty live well.There will often be a third person in the boat as well as fishing gear.I want a spare...
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    prop material vs pitch

    Once I find the correct aluminum prop for my 75hp mercury four stroke engine,I plan to buy a stainless prop,and keep the aluminum as a spare.The Mercury prop selector chart recommends the same pitch for both stainless and aluminum,yet some people are telling me that since a stainless prop flexes...
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    What am I missing?

    I went down to my local dealer planning on buying a Lund 1625 classic sport with a 50hp mercury four stroke and a trailer.My dealer gave me a fair price,but then asked if I would be interested in a 1625 rebel sport with a 60hp mercury four stroke and trailer for the same price.He claims the...
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    which 50hp outboard with new boat?

    After much shopping and comparing,and changing my mind more than once,myself and the Mrs have decided that our new boat will be the Lund 1625 Classic Sport with a 50hp engine.The question now is whether to equip it with a mercury or honda outboard.The Honda is about 50lbs lighter,but the mercury...
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    opinions on new boat and outboard

    I am in the market for a small fishing boat with outboard to use on local lakes and rivers.I have it narrowed down to either a lund wc14 dlx or a princecraft yukon dlx bt.I prefer the layout of the princecraft but am more familiar with lund.As for the outboard,I am considering either a mercury...
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