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    21" to 19" no RPM change?

    Buddy has a 19` Lund pro v powered with a Mercury 150 EFI. He is running at 4950 RPMs with a Mercury 21" Vengence Prop. He wants to get 5500 RPMS. He buys a Michigan Wheel Balistic 19" Prop. He`s still running at 4950 RPM with the 19" prop with no noticible change in speed at 45-46 MPH WOT...
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    Card readers?

    Hey guys, If I bought a card reader for my computer to use in a usb port, could I read my Lakemaster map chip on my computer as if I had it in a GPS unit with out hurting the chip? Will this work to scroll around the map and to zoom in on it?
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    Starcraft boats worth a look

    I have a Lund 1650 Fisherman so I`m not trying to wave any flags here. Starcraft has been a popular choice where I live do to a long standing dealer. I don`t hear too mucH talk about Starcraft. Starcraft has a great product line that is getting better all the time. I may consider...
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    Vexilar Edge?

    I just ordered a Vexilar edge 2. Anyone have a Vexilar LCD sonar that they like or dislike? I bought a new color graph in the spring that I had trouble with and didn`t like very much. I`m going to the Vexilar Monochrome Edge 2. Looks to be a good graph?
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    battery questions answered

    I see many Questions about batteries comming up here. I found this great link I think will help many of us here...
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    Iboats order, finally pulled the trigger

    I been researching electronices over and over to find a replacement for my X75 sonar and 4800 Globalmap. I was looking at the Lowrance Lms 520s I best deal I found was getting the X510c to replace my X75 ane getting the 5200c Globalmap to replace the 4800m. I run the two units side by side on...
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    X75 upgrade to a X135?

    I have a 8year old x75 that has been a great sonar. Two years ago I bought a 4800M global map. I been thinking of upgrading my sonar to a X135 to match my globalmap. The X75 has 240X240 pixels at 600 watts. The X135 has 480X480 pixels at 4000 watts. The 4800m is fairly new and its...
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    Johnson 70 2str to Yamaha 90 4s?

    I have a question. I have a 1650 Lund fisherman with a 2000 Johnson 70 two stroke. The max horse rating is 90. What would a trade over to a Yamaha 90 4stroke do for me? My 70 will push the boat at 32 MPH at WOT. The 70 has a 17inch prop. Are the 90 yamahas any good? I do like the vintage 70...
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    2000 motor 1998 manual

    Hello All!,<br /><br />I just purchased a OMC facrtory service manual from Ebay. Its a 1998 manual for OMC two stroke 3 cylinder engines, 60-70 hp.<br />My motor is a 2000 Johnson 70. I bought this to help with any future repairs I may do myself.<br /><br />Were there any changes from 98 to 2000...
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    Any changes 98-00 Johnson 70hp?

    Hello All!,<br /><br /> I just purchased a OMC facrtory service manual from Ebay. Its a 1998 manual for OMC two stroke 3 cylinder engines, 60-70 hp.<br /> My motor is a 2000 Johnson 70. I bought this to help with any future repairs I may do myself.<br /><br /> Were there any changes from...
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    handheld with old graph?

    whofan <br />Cadet <br />Member # 68985 <br /><br /> posted April 23, 2006 09:35 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Im contemplating on wether to get a combo unit or hand held.<br />I have an x75 Lowrace graph...
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    Rewire for Trolling Motor?

    Question, My boat has 10g wired receptical with 30A in line fuse for bow mount trolling motor.<br /> I ran a Minnkota 50lb power drive for four years with this set up. <br /> I recently bought a 55 auto pilot for a replacement. The power cord on this motor has a warning sticker to use at...
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    2005 Minnkota Different Prop Nut?

    I just got a new autopilot and I noticed that the prop has a self locking nut on it. My old powerdrive had the wing nut style on the prop.<br /> I think the wing nut style would be a lot easier to work with. <br /> Does anyone know why Minnkota changed this and can you use the winghut on the...
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    manual downriggers

    What do you guys think? <br /><br />I been looking at : <br /><br /> Scotty 1085 strong arm<br /><br /> Walker lakemaster<br /><br /> Penn fathom master 600<br /><br /> Cannon easy troll<br /><br />I have been looking for a deal. Checking Ebay quite often. what do you think would be the best...
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    walker downriggers

    Anybody know if Walker manual downriggers are any good? Cabelas has a great deal on the lake master combo. I was looking at Scotty but this seems like a better deal, comes with free rod. Im soon to be new at downrigging. I have a 16ft boat and limited budget .so I dont need anything grand just a...
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