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    Got old Clinton outboard, what year/value etc?

    I got an old outboard for free today. Info is as follows on ID tag:<br />Clinton Machine Company<br />Clinton, Michigan. USA<br />Model No. J7<br />Serial# 41147<br />Type# 10-13-7-0-4-5<br />Also on upper motor housing is the # 700874.<br />2 stroke aircooled<br /><br />It is complete, looks to...
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    Which V8 fullsize truck best? Dependable?

    Am just thinking about which fullsize V8 American truck the most dependable, decent mileage,safe, reasonably priced, with good performance around? I'd want 4 wheel drive, 4 door crewcab, short bed, V8, tow package, auto trans., pwr everything. I'd definitely consider buying used too. Just...
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    How much to sell for? 17' alum. 40 hp Merc 2 stroke, new trailer? pic included

    Am going to sell my boat - not enough time to use it and taking up space in garage and want to pay off bills. :( Will buy another deeper vee sometime in future. Whats my boat worth? Boat is 17' 3 yrs old, alum., 40hp Merc 2 stroke(I use synthetic oil), was gone over 3-4 yrs ago(maybe 20 hrs...
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    Replacing wood seat/plywood, use aluminum?

    I've got a 17' alum. bass boat, 40 hp Merc O/B and noticed the front seat(bench w/ 2 swivels) was sagging. Tore it out last pm and saw it was plywood(rotted), bolted to alum. stringers. Don't want to replace w/ wood, figured on just getting(where?) alum. sheet 1/8" and bolting to stringer and...
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    No biggee, just 1 more cat & 3 sunfish w/ 3 yrold

    Just stopped by pond, got 1 good 4-5 lb cat and 3 suns in 2 hrs, let em go, son had a blast w/ the new net - **** hot here 90+. Good fishin to all, we;re takin boat out tomorrow wind permitting, Heinz
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    Where to fresh fish Ft. Worth & Springfield, MO.? I'm travelling.

    Hey guys, I always fedex poles, et al. to wherever I'm travelling, where good to fresh(or salt) fish in Ft. Worth, TX. and Springfield, MO. I'll be on the road for 1.5 weeks starting next week. Thanks always, Heinz
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    What is best/most knowledgable small boat & fishing(fresh) magazine?

    My 11 yr old is selling magazine subscriptions for his school, and I was wondering what is the best small(I have a 17' aluminum 40hp merc O/B 2 stroke) boat and fresh water(I'll order 2 mags)fishing magazine around? Thanks, Heinz
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    Does Merc. T402 40 hp 2 stroke have fuel filter?

    Just curious, and would like to change(manual doesn't show)fuel filter in Merc 40 T402 2 stroke if one exists. Thanks, Heinz<br /><br />Mercury 40 HP<br />2 cylinder, 2 stroke<br />Model - "402"<br />Direct 2 charge<br />S/N 3347398 - 1972-1974<br />Comments: 1024-3869 , 380, 2, G, on head...
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    What boat to trade up to?

    I'm thinking I want a different type of boat in maybe the next year, here's my criteria:<br />Aluminum for durability, lightness and beaching, floatability for safety, dependable, 4 stroke so I can take it anywhere, no more than $5000, 17' footer is fine(what I have now), be able to fish from...
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    40 hp Merc OB wont go WOT, only 3900 rpm???

    Just got back from fishing in Sierras(nice!), had 17' alum. boat w/ 2 stroke 40 hp Merc. out on Crowley Lake(central CA by Mammoth). Was at 7000'. Started OK, after a few starts(not ran in 2-3 months) and cruised fine. Tried to go wide open and it only hits 3900 rpm, and topped out at only 17 w/...
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    Fishing at Owens(upper - central CA.) great!

    Towed my 17' alum. boat up to Owens(Upper) just north of Bishop - 4.0 Jeep did great!,stayed at Toms with 2 buddies, 85 deg.day, 30 deg. at night! brrrr and we were in tents! Went to Crowley and it sucked! We troller for a few hrs., and fish finder was showing lots, I got one hard bite and that...
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