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    bigfoot outboard

    been looking for used outboards in the 25 to 40 hp range, for a 20 foot pontoon boat. my question is what is bigfoot? advantages? disadvantages? i have a 50hp mercury force on there right now. would like something alittle quieter smoother and lighter. any suggestions. speed is not important to...
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    good weekend

    Had a pretty good weekend for fishing. some nice northerns in the 23 to 27 inch range with two a little nicer. one 30 and one 36 inch, the 36 inch weighed alittle over 10 pounds. had good time even tho i am still looking for that 40 inch plus fish. I know its out there.<br />
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    mercury marquis

    Just wondering what everybody thinks of pulling a 24 travel trailer with a mercury marquis. the weight of the trailer is 4100 pounds unloaded. the specs say the marquis with a trailering package will tow 5000 pounds. I just cant help thinking that is not enough weight and size to be pulling a...
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    custom decals

    Recently finished a pontoon rebuild. and now need to restripe it, and would also like to add a little logo to each side. does anybody know where to have a custom decal made? and is it real expensive. would i be better off hiring a local high school artist to paint it on for me? its not a real...
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    wiring second battery

    Hello. I want to install a second battery on my pontoon boat for all the accessorys. stereo, accent lights, depth finder, also will be hooking up an 450 watt inverter. (to power the blender) I already have the isolater and wiring but still have not bought a battery. my question is what would be...
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    fish story

    Just have to share this story with everyone. Last Saturday My Mom.Dad,my Son, his son and his girlfriend were out with My wife and I fishing for Northern Pike on our newly rebuilt pontoon boat. (project pictures ) We were fishing the lazy way with big sucker minnows and just free lining them...
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    motley crew

    Hey Tallman Great Idea! Always wondered what some of people on this forum would look like. well heres a pic of me. I tried to dress it up a little by choosing one with my wife and our new grandson. Not quite as scary that way!<br /> <br /> :rolleyes:
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    wiring pontoon boat

    just finished refurbishing an old pontoon boat. and now am about to start the wiring. the question i have is do you run a ground to the frame of the pontoon as in the way a car is wired. or do you run two wires to every light or accesory? Thanks
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    20 foot pontoon

    20 foot pontoon with a 16 foot deck! just finished it up took about 3 weeks. Still want to do some type of graphics or stripes on the railings. have a total of 4800 bucks into it. not including the trailer. the only thing i am not real happy with is the motor.its runs good and pushes the toon...
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    minkota trolling motor

    Hello picked up a used 1995 minkota foot control trolling motor at a rummage sale model 765 mxt 36 pounds of thrust with a 42 inch shaft. It seems to run great except. The problem i have is it runs backwards. Does anybody have any idea what would cause this? and how do i fix it? switching the...
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    pontoon carpeting

    just picked up an older pontoon boat. that I plan on making a project out of. the deck is in great shape but needs new carpeting. any suggestions on the best kind, grade and place to purchase,and tips on installing would be greatly apprecitated. would also like to hear any tips or suggestions...
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