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    2 questions...wiring/pre-mix

    How do you guys deal with mixing you gas and oil when filing up at a marina. I got a 20 gal tank and figure if I add oil them fill the tank. By the time I drive to the ramp it will be mixed. But what about filling up at a marina, how do you mix it then? Second. Is there any issue with using my...
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    Explain this pontoon design

    So a pontoon caught my eye on craigslist due to the design of the "toons" it looks like a 8ft by 24ft semi-v with 3-4ft of the center cut out. 24' Pontoon Boat, Runs, 150hp with that motor and hull it seems like it should be able to reach a pretty good speed. Any info or thoughts to share on...
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    Sad Day:(

    Well I'm not sure if the saying about the 2 best days in a boat owners life is true lol. Sold my toon today and somewhat happy and also not. It was a 93 24 footerwith an old 115 on the back. Got 5500 for it which will pay it off with a little extra for my pockets. The back bench was coming...
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    115ETLN Starter Bad? Need advice...

    So I uncovered my pontoon to get it ready to show for a sale. Batteries were dead so I jumped off my expedition. Had the kids rev up while I tried to turn it over and it would hit compression and stall. Pulled all the plugs and turned her over and she would either stall or turn over real...
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    How Not To Pull Your Yacht Out of the Water

    Re: How Not To Pull Your Yacht Out of the Water Thats a picture of my buddy leaning up against an AN-124 the russians were flying in. Every single tire, inboard and out, were bald for the entire circumference, some even showing cord. We asked about them and their response was "it's good"
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    1996 Mercury 60HP 4 Stroke RPM Range...What is it.

    I got a buddy who smoked his prop on his 96 60hp 4 stroke. I am trying to find the rpm range for this motor and i just can't find it. I have seen anywhere from 5000-5500 and 5500 to 6000 rpm. I am assuming its a non bigfoor since its on a bass tracker but this is arkansas and they do some...
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    How old is to old for Santa Clause?

    My son who just turned 7 a month ago believed in santa up until today when the daycare van driver who picked him and other kindergartners from school decided to tell them all that santa was fake and made up by their parents. I'm kinda pissed right now because he is already excited for...
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    Bimini storage bracket replacement

    On my pontoon, when I fold the bimini down, 2 of the posts are side by side (imagine 2 1x1 tubes making a 2x1 tube). When stored, I had a T shaped bracket that raised the top about 3-4 inches off the railing so the bimini and tubes, didn't sit on the sundeck vinyl. First time out, I decided...
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    84 Yammy 115 Tilt and Trim

    I've got said motor with hydro tilt and trim. Looks to have 3 cylinders. 2 for tilt and when them reach max extension the 3rd takes over for tilt. I work Hydraulics in the air force so this is nothing new to me. But, not sure on how the pump works. Is there actually a solenoid valve that...
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    Boat is hard to winch and keel scraping main beam.

    Re: Boat is hard to winch and keel scraping main beam. What they mean with the winch roller is adding a roller for the strap to pass above so the strap is pulling the eye UP to the bowstop. Red line is your setup. Blue line is with the strap roller
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    Any Biloxi Back Bay Boaters?

    Me and some guys from work are heading to Keesler AFB for a school for the next 6 weeks. I am contemplating hauling my pontoon boat down there, since between the 4 of us its cheaper to split up the gas and have it for 6 weeks instead of renting one. Any thing to check out? Any swimming...
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    Rebuilding Bow Winch U-Bolt

    So the PO looks to have jerry rigged the U-bolt for the winch hook. So with the Ubolt as it is now it is just rotating and bending the crossmember. I do not like winching my boat up because i don't want to destroy the crossmember. So i have to , sorry guys, powerload, hook up the winch...
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    Arkansas - Lake Hamilton Fireworks

    Any of the Arkies planning on watching the fireworks on lake hamilton sunday night? I was thinking about going down there and then camping out on an island that night. Anyone else thinking bout going out there? even for a afternoon BBQ?
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    Ohhh I want one

    I want one of these. I would build a roof rack for the party barge and use it to pull a tube or something. http://uncrate.com/stuff/marinekart/
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    Bar B Que pits?---GOT ER DUN!

    Re: Bar B Que pits? Re: Bar B Que pits? I picked one of these up on craigslist and it fits perfectly up on the bow between the front skirt and the bow rail. Its got a griddle and grill and grease trap plus a big cooler underneath. Best 75 bucks I've spent
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    I ran aground!!!!!! Now what?

    Re: I ran aground!!!!!! Now what? I'd say your fine. Get back out on the water. Doesn't even look like you hit ground... This is hitting something:
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    What do you pull your boat with?

    Re: What do you pull your boat with? 05 Expedition plulling my 93 24' Aquapatio.
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    Arkie Roundup Roll Call. Please Check In and Tell Us How Many In Your Crew

    Re: Arkie Roundup Roll Call. Please Check In and Tell Us How Many In Your Crew Happy Birthday to my Wonderful Wife This is why I don't wear my wedding ring And this is parting shot... Rooster, thanks for letting me ride that thing, almost better than procreation....almost.
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    These speeds seem right 24' 115 22mph

    Re: These speeds seem right 24' 115 22mph Should I try raising the motor?
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    Gear Ratio and Tune Up Info

    I recently got a pontoon with a 84 115. Is the gear ratio in this thing 2:1? Also as far as 2 strokes, besides changing the plugs, what all should be done as far as a tune up.
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