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  1. bonz_d

    Looking for a new cover

    The boat is a Lund S14 DLX with side console and am curious if anyone else here on the forum has a simular boat and if so which cover are you using? Two years ago we bought an inexpensive SeaSense cover that was trailerable and it worked fairly well for what we needed at the time. Being an...
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    Winch cable replacement

    Have a winch that currantly has a cable on it that needs to be replaces and was looking to replace it with a strap. The problem I have is that the spool does not have a slot in it for a strap. Instead there are just four holes that the cable is threaded threw. How would I attach a strap to this...
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    ???'s for Spartan roller trailer owners

    Just picked up a used Spartan Sportsman Roller trailer and need advice about replacement wobble rollers. Right now it has the original black rollers on it and they seem to be very lose on the axles. It is like the axle holes are worn out or is this normal for these rollers? From looking online...
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    Need a prop shop

    Any members here around the Eastern Wisconsin/Illinois border that can Reccommend a good shop. I have three for my 35hp Rude that need a little work, 2 SS and one aluminum. Thanks folks!
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    Ramp fees!

    OK let's hear it, where are you at and what do you pay? I'm in extreme SE Wisconsin and seems the going rate for Village/DNR/Public ramps in this area is $7.00 and most are in Parks and have a closing time between 10 to 10:30pm and do not open before 6am. The one lake that I use often has 4...
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    Replacement outboard

    I have a line on a boat from a relative that currantly has a 50hp Force on it that isn't running and my question is if I should decide to purchase this as-is what Johnny/Rude would make a good replacement. Not sure what the capacity plate states for max HP but would like to stay with a 2 cyl...
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    Safe Boating,, how close is too close

    Just seen this question asked in another thread and thought I'd bring it up for discussion along with other unsafe habits. I'll start off by saying that yes I am a fishing most of the time I'm on the water and do this in a 14' boat. It really upsets me when I have other boats coming past me at...
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    Another Drowning

    This may not be the proper forum for this but I had to pass this on to everyone as one of my biggest pet peeves is seeing people doing stupid things on the water. I live 4 houses from the lake were the drowmimg happened. These are 2 seperate incedents on the same day on 2 serperate lakes in the...
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    Thoughts on selling parts

    What I have are some leftover parts that I'd like to get rid of and would appreciate what you folks think would be best. I've tried craigslist w/o any luck. Not so much as an email. Yet dislike the idea of dealing with ebay though that may be the best solution. 1st I have an incomplete lower...
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    Opinions on control boxes

    I've been following these forums, especially the omc one, for a couple of years now and have read many posts and responded to the ones that I thought I could contribute to. Manny times I see posts were people are having major issues with shifting gears along with ruined gears and clutch dogs...
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    Hy Rider repair

    Hello folks, as per my post yesterday in the non-repair forum I have some pictures for you all to look at and to receive your best suggestions on how to proceed with the repairs. Right now the boat is upside down and the plan is to repair the cracks and chips on the outside 1st to prepair for...
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    1981 35hp Johnson lower unit help

    Have this 81 Johnson that I picked up the end of last summer and the lower unit is trashed. As a matter of fact when I got it the lower unit was in a bucket in pieces. Not even sure if it's all there but that's mute otherwise he wouldn't have taken it apart. The motor itself runs very well and...
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    Repair cost?

    I understand that this may vary greatly by area so just ball parks are fine. What I have are 3 props. 2 SS, 1 aluminuim. None are damaged badly just small nicks, rough edges and so on. 1 SS is a 10.5x11 and has a very small bend in one blade near the tip. The aluminuim has one blade that is...
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    Fuel problem continues

    This is getting silly. I've had 2 other threads trying to sort this out and each time the problem changed. Could be more than one problem? The motor is a 1978 Evinrude 35hp Electric start remote controls. Started this because the engine would not idle at closed throttle, it would keep dieing...
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    Fuel pump kit 35hp

    The motor is a 1978 35hp and the Sierra part munber listed is 18-7820 but this is the wrong kit. Gaskets and diaphragm are all too small. The OMC number for the pump is 398338 and I can't find a kit for it. Not here at iboats or through NAPA's Sierra numbers. Can anyone tell me where to find...
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    Suggestions for new depthfinder

    Right now I am using an old Humingbird LCD4 ID which still works but is in need of an upgrade. The old big square pixels, not very pretty to look at when it comes to finding humps and holes. I've read a lot of reviews and most have mixed reults. People either love'm or hate'm. Also reliablity...
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    Fuel problem

    1978 35hp Evinrude. Motor runs fine @ WOT. Will not idle for long periods of time w/o running out of fuel. Same thing after shutdown. The bulb will be soft. I recently replaced the fuel line and the 2 connectors to the tank and the motor which has seemed to make the matter worse. I am using a...
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    Lund S14 DLX In-progress

    So here it is finally in-progress. This is a 1984 Lund S14 DLX that I aquired last summer from graigs list for $375.00 including the trailer. This boat had been sitting for about 8 yrs unused and parked outside. This is what it looked like when I got it home. After a thorough cleaning we...
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    prop sizing and changes

    Generally speaking looking to get an idea of how changing size relates to performance. What I have right now is a 14' Lund with side console which Lund says weighs 285 lbs. Mounted on it is a 1978 35hp Evinrude with electric start. Total added weight, battery, gas, seats, and gear maybe another...
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    Faria tach acting funky

    With the help of some good folks here I was able to attach my tach to my 1978 Evinrude 35hp. When I 1st ran it in the tank everything seemed to be fine. Yesterday was actually the 1st time I've been able to test it on the water and this thing is all over the place. At idle it's now showing 2000...
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