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  1. BIGcarpy50

    Do i need two batts....

    I have a 16 foot starcraft with a 73' 50hp evinrude...and a new v2 40# thrust bow mount motor along with a humminbird 170 fishfinder...running lights........Im not going on any huge trips...Maybe 5 hrs on the water is the most at a time...DO i need two batteries. or will one dual purpose 27...
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    1957 lark 35hp with the 58' electric plug?

    I have a 1957 evinrude lark with what i am told the 1958 electric plug on it...did they change the plug halfway though the production year...Model 25532..I was told the 57 had 5 plugs and the 58 had 6 due to the key start feature..
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    ever feel lucky to have all the toys..

    I was playing in the garage today and when i put everything back i realized that i am lucky to have the toys i do. 73' rude 50hp lark 57' rude 35hp lark 60' rude 5.5hp fisherman 48' Champion 4.2hp 56' Merc 7.5hp keikafer rocket 55' scott atwater 16ho bail-o-matic 74' yamaha 650 electric...
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    1960 5.5hp fisherman.

    Got this from a guy who said it ran nice but not in gear...... i checked both plugs against the head and both had a nice blue spark.... .so i started it and it idled nice but when i went to put in in forward it wouldn't increase speed... but back in neutral i can rev it up... ..THen i...
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    controls for 1960 rude 5 1/2 fisherman

    Im looking to make this motor my kicker/ pond hopper and was looking to maybe set up so i could control it when i troll for walleye...I have a set of cables that i got with a center console control but its newer like 70's and on i think...will it work...
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    Champion outboard?

    got some new toys today for 100bucks i got a 5.5 rude fisherman and a unknown "Champion" outboard...the guys just said it leaked fuel when he was out on the water...any info would be great...i want to get it going as a pond jumper motor.. 2k211980 is the serial or model number i found..
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    info on 7.5 hp firestone

    I have the opportunity to get a 7.5 ho firestone cheap.....it has been sitting in a dry basement for 20 or more years...the womans husband had a heart attack and she never moved them....i couldn't find a model # i found a serial#13253060...code#133-2-1325....stock #10-a-74 hp 7.5hp..rpm 4200
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    never let buddy back trailer in while loading boat

    Last weekend i went out with my buddy and had him back the trailer in so i could load..the lauch was busy...well he went a little far and fell off the slab that was supposed to be the launch.....didn't think much of it untill i went through 2 spare tires on the way home...I look around for about...
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    ever feel like mother nature hates you?

    Went looking for walleye this weekend...sat am set up boat and as soon as it touched the water.....downpour....fished for 4 hrs in the rain and decided to head back, and as soon as i touched the dock..it stopped....went home for lunch dried some stuff out in the nice sunshine did yard work, and...
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    lead additive for 1973 evinrude 50hp?

    I know it has been talked about but i still am unclear..i have a new to me 1973 evinrude 50hp motor and i know that these were built to use with leaded gas....should i use a lead additive?
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    how much reinfrorcement for seat posts

    I am about the throw the deck down should I add another peice under the deck to help support the post.....Im using the attwod posts that just pop in.....The deck is 3/4 Marine Plywood.......
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    I need 3/16 x 1 1/8 rivets for my DECK>>>

    where has anyone found rivets this big.....i have only seen 3/16 by .75-1.0 or 1.0-1.1.....i don't think they have lone enough grip. Im using 3/4 ply and the old stringers that are 1/8 inch....so that at least 7/8...
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    power tilt/ Oil?

    i have an 1973 evinrude 50hp it came with a power tilt that seems to be mechanical as in gear driven....it has oil plugs...what type of oil do i put in it...90WGT?
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    need help with steering linkage

    I have a boat and need to change the steering "Tie rod end" It is a rotary at the helm but the top hole is empty and the bottom has a calbe that runs to the back where it is supported and a single arm come out.... what i need is the tir rod end that connects to the motor bracket... here are...
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    Decking Question for alum boat

    It's time to put the deck down in my boat and i was wondering how i avoid drilling into an old rivit hole in the rib of the boat, and stringers..any ideas. May be by adding something on top of the whole stringer,(strip of alum or something)
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    transom roller not contacting boat

    I have a 1976 starcraft supersport and the final Keel roller dosn't contact the hull. The transom rests on the bunks and i just want to make sure that this is ok. it looks like the keel stope about 2 feet before the transom so i figure this is normal. just wondering.
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    motorguide VS Minkota

    What do you have to say...looking for a bow mount motor..which brand do you have and anything to think about in terms of differences.
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    PT 2x6 bunks for aluminum boat?

    in the thread about the EZ load trailer i saw that someone said that PT 2x6 should not be used for aluminum boats....I was going to cover them with I/O carpet...will the chemicals leak through the carpet and effect the hull?
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    1960 evinrude fisherman 5.5hp power loss

    I just got a nice deal on a 1960 evinrude 5.5hp and it runs great but it has a loss of power at the top end.....is this a coil problem or what should i look for.
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    Unplug LED lights 5 min before launch?

    I just opened my 65 dollar LED lights and the package says i need to unplug them 5 min before i launch the boat. WHAT?? I thought they were supposed to be able to stay plugged in when i put it in the water....whats the deal
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