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    Outboard Boat Motor ---- Hand control or steering wheel??

    I am looking at getting a smaller (16' - 17') aluminum fishing boat. Some of the motors are hand controlled & the others have a steering wheel (all outboards).... would like to know of any of the pro's & con's of each and your preference? I am stuck on the fence & need a little help. Thanks!
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    Boat layout name?

    I am looking for an open design boat (without benches) similar to the picture below. Does this type of layout have a particular name for it so I can do searches for it when looking for one to buy?
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    Avoiding motor damage from freezing?

    This time of the year I am usually sitting on the ice....ice fishing.....however this year has been pretty mild & thes ice is either not safe or some of the lakes have NO ice. I am thinking of getting the little fishing boat back out but since I live in Wyoming the weather can change on a dime...
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    RPM at WOT for 7.4L....re-prop?

    Got a new boat (2001 Chapparal Sunesta 252) with the 7.4L MPI Mercruiser that I am finally getting summerized. Came from Texas at 1000' elevation to Wyoming at 6000' elevation. After a lake test dealer says it is putting out 3800 rpm @46 mph & that "I need to re-prop it to get the rpm's up to...
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    Distribution stud what I need??

    I am relocating my trolling motor/fish finder/engine starter battery to the bow of the boat to help distribute some weight. After a little bit of searching on the forum, I "think" I found the piece (distribution stud) that I need to do what I need it to do. I am using 6 gauge marine grade...
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    Durango tow vehicle running light problem

    I have a 2004 Dodge Durango (with a 4-prong flat plug) that I am having problems with the running lights on both my boat trailer as well as my little bumper-pull flatbed. When plugged in to both trailers, the hazards, stop & turn signals work....but NO running lights. Hooked up both trailers...
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    Installing 50 amp fuse

    I am in the process of installing a 50 amp fuse & need a little help installing it. I know that it needs to be installed withing 6 inches of the battery, but there is a copper-colored terminal & a silver-colored terminal on the fuse. Does anybody have a diagram (or can explain in detail) how...
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    Circuit breaker install?

    After repeated posts on the importance of having a circuit breaker installed betweent the battery & trolling motor, I would like to get one put on. I decided to go with the 50 amp (manual reset) & was looking for a little help with the details of installing it correctly. What wire goes to what...
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    6hp/15hp motor weight difference?

    I am considering getting a newer (1995+) motor for my aluminum fishing boat. Found a 1995 6 hp Mercury & 2001 15 hp Johnson. Was wondering what the approximate dry weight of each is?? Wasn't sure if there was a considerable difference or not.
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    Trolling motor, battery & cable questions??

    I just recently purchased a 13' aluminum boat that came with a 15 hp Johnson (with electric start). I would like to also be able to use a 46# Minn Kota (42 amp draw at full power) transom mount trolling motor, which on a occasion I may result to just using it only. I need help choosing a...
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    Lawn Mower Battery with Trolling Motor?

    I recently purchased a 13' aluminum boat. It has a 15 hp Johnson with an electric start powered by a "lawn & garden" battery. I have a 54# thrust Minn Kota trolling motor that I would like to use on the boat too. To keep the weight down, can I operate the trolling motor from the 12v lawn &...
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    Fish finder - transom mount OR thru-hull?

    I have a 25' deck boat & would like to install a fish finder on it. I know it is not the most ideal fishing boat, but it is a compramise for our multiple uses. I am not sure which would be better, a transom mount or thru-hull? Anybody out there with bigger boats that have a fish finder?
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    Owners manual for Johnson 15 hp model J15TESSM?

    Anybody know where I can find one? Looked on eBay & didn't see any.
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    2000 Johnson 15 HP question

    Just got "new" aluminum boat yesterday. We also got hit with a much needed spring winter storm that dumped 10" of snow on us today with freezing weather. The guy i bought it from had started it up for me with muffs before purchasing. Last night when I got home I quickly took the motor off...
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    Trolling motor on deck boat?

    Was wondering if anybody had one on a deck boat? I just purchased a 25' Chaparral & would still like to have an electric trolling motor for my fishing & as a "backup" if I have motor problems. I know it is a bit of a stretch with that size of boat & it won't pull it around too good, but very...
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    Shoot thru hull fish finder questions

    I purchased a new(er) 25' fiberglass boat & I would like to look at installing a shoot thru hull fish finder. I don't really want to put any holes in the boat, if I can help it & the only transducers that I am familiar with are the transom-mount like I have had on all my previous boats & am NOT...
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    Swim platform

    I am re-posting this from another post in a different section. I recently purchased a 2001 Chap Sunesta 252 & would like to get a swim platform mounted on the back & noticed that there are several out there to choose from. Any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks
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    Swim platform

    Looking at adding an aftermarket swim platform & noticed that there are several out there to choose from. Any suggestions or recommendations?
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    wax question

    I just acquired a "new" older boat & it looks like it has been a few years since the last wax job. Would like to give it a good wax job. I am looking for something with a relatively easy application & would take off the chalky film & give it a good wax. From the positive comments on the 3M...
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    Dallas area marine surveyor?

    I am seriously interested in purchasing a boat in the North Dallas (Lake Texoma) area & was wondering if anybody had any recommendations on a quality marine surveyor? Would like to have the boat looked over & the place where the seller takes the boat for maintainence says that they are not...
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