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    1977 55hp evinrude running rough

    My 77 rude is running a little rough latley. What should I do to fix the problem? I am considering rebuilding the carb, changing the spark plugs and lower unit oil while im at it. What else should I look into? Should I do a de-carb with some seafoam? Also it seems a bit louder than most...
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    Propane heater

    Does anyone use propane heaters on there boats?
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    boat enclosure

    Has anyone added clear plastic sides to an existing cloth top using buttons or velcrow to try and stay out of the wind and the cold? Here is what I have it connects to the windshield so it blocks wind from the bow but not the sides or the back, I want to make sides and a back for it when I go...
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    Winshield

    Hey everyone. I have a 68 Fabuglas Trident and I want to make the center windshield molding fold over with the window as well. Right now just the window opens so you have to duck under the metal molding. If I reinforced the other two parts of the windshield could I cut the center bar out and put...
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    77 55hp Evinrude

    Hello, How do I adjust the idle on my 55hp Evinrude? Its a 1977. My Tach is not working so I am not sure what rpm's I am at. I just need to get this thing to a decent trolling speed. Right now it is way to fast.
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    New boat

    I need to get some better pictures but here is my "new" boat. Aquired from a freind who kept it covererd and under a carport. Its in pretty good condition. I really want to paint this thing but I think its going to be a lot of sanding. It is all green... The seats are green, the floor is green...
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    Possible to board behind my boat?

    I have a 68 Fabuglas Tri hull 16' with a 55hp evinrude on the back. I think I would need to change to a diff prop. It has a good top speed but the acceleration isn't the fastest. Also I need some sort of pylon, how hard are they to install?
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    Striped bass

    Hey there, How do striped bass taste? I have never had them. I have had large mouth bass and spotted bass and I think they are ok. Do they taste a lot like striped bass?
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    Carpeting

    Hello Guys. I have a 1968 fabuglas 16' Tri Hull. I really want to put some carpeting in the boat at some point. What is the best carpet to use? and what type of adhesive would I need to use?
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    manual tilt and trim

    Hello Everyone, I have a 77 evinrude 55hp with a manual tilt and trim. Anyone have any tricks to getting it up when its in the water so I can pull the boat out without worrying about scraping my motor!
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    Getting down to trolling speed

    Hello I have a 68 Fabuglas tri hull, its 16 feet long. It currently has a 1977 55hp evinrude motor on it. What can I do to make this thing go slower? I would estimate the slowest I can go is 6 mph I need to get down to about 3-4 mph. Should I be able to troll at that speed with this motor or do...
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    55hp evinrude wont start

    Hello I just bought a 68 fabuglas boat and it has a 55hp evinrude on it. I am not sure of the year of the motor yet. When I try to start it I head a very loud click at what I think is the solinoid. Black square plastc box with two wires leading to it. The starter doesnt turn at all when you turn...
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    Bait fish for Striped Bass

    Hey everyone! I live in Napa,California. I like to fish out in the Delta. I like to use bullheads but they are 2-3 dollars a pop!!! Where can I catch these things myself? If I recall correctly as a kid I remember catching them in creeks with my grandfather... But who knows it has been a while...
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    Garmin fish finder wont power up

    Ok so, got a new boat. My brother took the fish finder out of the old boat. He tried to hook it up in the new boat. There is no fuse on the new boat... So could he have shorted it out? It really sucks because I use my finder alot and I cant even get it to power up. He may have pulled the wire...
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    Bullheads

    Hey everyone! I live in Napa,California. I like to fish out in the Delta. I like to use bullheads but they are 2-3 dollars a pop!!! Where can I catch these things myself? If I recall correctly as a kid I remember catching them in creeks with my grandfather... But who knows it has been a while...
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    New Project. 15 ft Glastron

    Here is my new project. Its a 72 Glastron 15' Tri Hull. Right now I am just using my 8hp Johnson so I can fish out of it. I am looking on craigslist for a 30-60 hp replacement but haven't had any luck yet. Also Has anyone here made their own windshield out of Plexiglas? I really doubt I will be...
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    73 Evinrude 65hp

    I have a chance to trade my 2002 8hp johnson for this 73 evinrude. I havent had a chance to go see it in person yet. From these pictures can you tell me anything that looks like it will need to be replaced. I Know the switch on the tilt has to be changed. Other then that he said it runs great...
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    Seats

    What kind of seats would you guys suggest for a 15' glastron tri hull. Its a pretty open floor plan. I would like to put four seats in back to back. But I dont know where I would purchase those. Or if anyone here has made their own.
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    johnson controls

    Do they make throttle controls for an 8hp johnson? If not is there any way to fabricate them?
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    painting fiberglass boat

    Hello I am most likely going to buy a 14' fiberglass boat. What would be the best way to paint it? I see people talking about roller tip? Does that mean you use a roller then use a brush to cut in on the edges where a roller wouldn't work? Also how many coats? What kind of sand paper do i need...
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