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  1. hipster dufus

    55# edge bow mount button hard to push

    i have a new edge 55# foot control. the toe button is very hard to push down on. does anyone have a fix?
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    break in on new rig.

    just got off the lake. put 5 hron my new 30 hp tohatsu. 27.8 mph w 2 guys and way too much gear. love the elec start and ptt did try the pull start to see how hard, started on 2nd pull. had some trolling motor issues that need to be resolved, one being an old batttery. boat is heavy! i hit a...
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    stupid trim question

    i will be taking my shakedown cruis this weekend.the new motor has 4 trim positions, places i can put the stop bar. do i use the best one and then trim out from there?. with my gps i will be able to see which one works best, i am open to ideas and suggestions. i am a newbie with this power trim...
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    best service manual

    i will need a servive manual for my 30 hp tohatsu. i was not impressed with the tohatsu manual for my 9.8. does anyone make a better one? also i am thinking of going with a 3.3 gal tank for the motor, the 6 gal is cumbersome and takes up too much room. what does a 3.3 gal cost? i will kee4p both...
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    ew rig

    i will post here because the engine is what i am most excited about. went and drove 554 miles fri to pick up my new weldbilt 1648 mv w a 30 hp tohatsu efi.i custom ordered the boat with 100 ga and a 20 in transom. split rear seats w/ storage and a 64 in front deck w storage. the motor amazes...
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    tiller grab bars

    thinking of putting a grab bar on my new rig so i can run my tiller standing up. anyone have pics? i would like it to be removable. also looking at a tiller extension, had one on my 9.8, it was a little flimsy. would not work on the new motor. any ideas? thanks
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    bunks, on edge or flat?

    is there a reason to put bunks on edge? i have seen them flat on a lot of trailers. i have seen them on few trailers on edge. which is best? why?
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    tiny tach on 30 hp 4 stroke tohatsu

    am thinking about putting one of these on the new rig. i am concerned about the firing of the spark. does this engine fire once every 360 deg or twice? the tach is adjustable. thanks
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    efi maint

    my old rig w/ my 9.8 tohatsu was picked up today. hated to see her go. on the upside i ordered my 1648 mv weldbilt with a 30 hp tohatsu efi. i have a 6-8 week wait and will be boatless for the first time in 15 yrs. so i will be asking a lot of questions. what are the maintenance priorities on...
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    30 hp trim button location

    will be getting a 30 hp tohatsu 4 stroke with my new rig. been looking at the manual online and cannot find where the trim button is on the tiller model. i know one of u fellas know. i have decided on a 1648 .100 ga weldbilt with a 20 in transom. the questions will keep coming thanks
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    1648mv or 1652?

    i am trying to decide on which boat to purchase, weldbilt 1648mv or 1652 mv. i will be putting a 30 hp tiller tohatsu on it. should i go with the 16 in transom or opt for the 20 in transom? will the wider boat be better able to handle the motor on a short transom or should i stick with the 20...
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    tiller pt/t?

    ok, so i decided on my motor for my new jon boat, 30 hp tohatsu w/ pt/t. do i need an extended trim switch? i know this is stupid , what is the proper trim procedure when running a tiller? start out trimmed in and then trim out? i have a million questions and will keep asking. thanks
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    20 or 30 hp?

    ok i have picked out my retirement boat, 1648 mv weldbilt. now i need to choose an engine. 20 or 30 hp 4 stroke tohatsu. opinions on efi on the 30? i take my boat out about once a week from feb to nov, will ethanol cause issues with an efi? i drain my current carb on my 9.8 after every use.my...
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    20,25, or 30 hp?

    i have picked out the new retirement boat. now the question is what to power it with. 1648 mv aluminum.tohatsu engine choices. the 20 has only one carb and no tilt. the 25 and 30 have efi. it kind of scares me because the repairs i cannot do. gas tilt on both of those. top speed is not...
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    what gage aluminum? any preference?

    still narrowing down my new boat purchase.1648 mv aluminum. available in .80 and .100 gage.i see a lot of mfgs selling .80 gage v hulls some as thin as .70. weght is an issue on my purchase. lighter would be better for towing and running. is there that much of a difference? is it worth the extra...
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    20 hp tilt

    the new boat will have a 20 hp 4 stroke tohatsu. is power tilt necessary on this motor? 1648 mv aluminum jon. tiller. thanks
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    galvanized or painted?

    resaerching my new boat. galvanized or painted trailer? which is best? i am also considering oiled hubs and led lites. maybe hubs with grease fittings. small boat, 16 ft, so i dont think brakes are necessary. any and all opinions welcomed. this willbe ny retirement boat. am leanining towards a...
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    1648 mv

    i am looking at a new boat. iam nearing retirement and spend 99 % of my time on the water bass fishing. my current boat is a 1444 g3 set up as a bass boat with a 9.8 hp. i am considering a 1648 mv weldbilt with a 20 hp tohatsu. ok, 16 or 20 in transom? what kind of options should i consider? i...
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    mk tm loosing power.

    i already did the search for this issue, so here goes. mk legend at 565 46# foot controlled. i also have a transom mount on this boat. the mk does not pull the boat that well unless it is in 5th speed. i use to run on 3rd speed all the time now i have to use 5th to pull the boat the rear tm does...
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    adhesive for cowl seal

    the seal on the cowl of my engine is loose in some places. any ideas on what to glue it back with? thanks
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