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    moring in rough water, any ideas

    I was in Canada a couple of weeks ago, dock broke ropes and beat docks and boats to pieces. Any ideas on how to more a boat in rough water, with a huge anchor
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    lower unit 20 or 25" whats the differance?

    Damaged my lower unit towing boats off the water up in canada last week, nastyu wind storm didi a lot of damage.my lower unit had already hit a rock at low speed. so what is the differance in a 20" and 25" and where is it measured, and do they inter change?
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    150hp vro pump,anybody have one go bad,any luck finding parts to rebuild

    I have a 2000 johnson 150hp plssc,fuel/oil pump went out after i ran out of gas(on purpose).I found listings for pump kit but either dis conntinued or superseeds to pump asembly. antbody have this failure?
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    what is this red looking valve on my 87 v4 90hp?

    Re: what is this red looking valve on my 87 v4 90hp? run according to my owners manual,not service manual. i think silvertip meant with arm /level moved to manual you will be able to pull start. this is supposed to adjusted or moved, only when engine is needing to be pull started. but I would...
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    johson 150hp 2001 no oil light comes on and I have keep squeezing primer

    I had this boat out on tuesday ran great,even towed a stranded boat 6 miles. I ran it out of gas,had back up fuel.took it out yesterday and it won't stay runningmore thjan 45 seconds.bulb rock hard starts right up runds about 20 seconds 1/2 throttle,no oil light comes,still running fine 10-15...
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    changing from stainless steel to either composite or aluminum

    I just bought a 2001 Lund pro "V' fisherman 1775 w johnson 150 v6. going into rocky water don't what to damage my ss prop. its 21X14 1/2 with 15 spline. I haven't had it on the water yet,too cold.my question is should I change prop size to componsate ss to aluminum? I know this is kinda of open...
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    anybody have any trouble with charging systems,2000 johnson 150hp?

    looking to make sure that my system is working correctly. thanks
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    any good ideas on how to avoid underwater objects?

    Has anybody ever used fishfinder/sonar to spot underwater objects. what if FF transducer is turned 90 degrees pionting out front/forward of boat. Would this be able to read rocks/stumps and other obsticals in front of boat?
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    Show Your Lund!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Re: Show Your Lund!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is my 2001 Lund 1775 pro "V" w/150 johnson can't wait to get it out on the water.
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    anybody ever hear of a truff rampage boat

    Its an 18ft open hull fishing boat, just looking for some specs
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    ANYBODY ever try to adapt a auto alternator to and outboard?

    I have an alternator out of a small honda civic, and a spare suzuki dt75 that has a broken cover. I found a spot that i could attach this alt to run off flywheel pulley. I know i would have to modifiy the engine cover but i have a spare. just curious if anybody has ever tried. and why it would...
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    salt water corrosion, lower unit dt75

    i bought a complete suzuki dt75 for parts. I cant get prop shaft housing out.I have done this before on my good motor. any ideas on how to break the corrosion. i made a slide hammer adapter to pull it out,doesn't help. I check my other motor, I'm not missing any steps,no snap ring or thing...
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    Fabricating Storage Boxes, Ideas?

    i'M REDOING MY BOAT, AND I HAV THREE SPOT UP FRONT THAT WOULD MAK GREAT STORAGE AS MY BOAT IS A DEEP V.I WAS THINKING OF MAKING BOXES/ STORAGE BINS OUT OF FIBERGLASS AS THIS WOULD GIVE ME MAX STORAGE, I ALSO THOUGHT ABOUT CANVAS MATERIAL AND MAKE BAGS. OR i MIGHT LEAVE BOTTOM OF BOAT EXPOSED...
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    help on shipping an outboard motor

    i'm looking for a way to ship a 75 hp motor from savannha georgia to chicago. any ideas on a cost effective way? I don't need it in a hurry and I'm not looking for the cheapest. just a way top get it here in 1 piece,without me having to travel a 1000 miles 1 way. thanks
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    Floor Covering For Fishing Boat, Paint Or Vinyl

    I"m replaceing the deck on a 16' aluminum fishing boat. it had carpet, always wet. I 'm contemplating either a painted floor or non-skid vinyl floor. pros and cons of each would be appreciated.I may even use a snap in carpet for recreational use, but i mainly use it to fish. Thanks
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    can i increase amperage in my 86 suzuki dt75?

    I thought i read somewhere that i could replace the rectifier on my dt75 with a different type and increase amperage by 50%.anybody know anythingabout this. i fish in an area without electricity.
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    suzuki dt75 any water trapped in engine?

    I'm getting ready to put my boat away. I have fogged motor, checked lower end for water fine, i resealed lower end 2 months ago.ran carbs dry. is there a chance of any water trapped in the motor.Any thing else I should do before covering with fitted boat cover and storing outside in Chicago area.
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    protecting lower end

    I fish in water with alot of rocks.depending on water levels they can be just below surface.Is there any reason why there has never been a bracket or frame to protect lower end, kinda of like a skid plate for 4X4's ? I'm sure there is a reason such as it will rip the hull open. but just courious
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    why are boats driven from the right side?

    I'm redueing my my boats deck, why are all boats driven from the middle or right side?
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    depth finder inside hull of aluminum boat

    Anybody ever try to mount fishfinder inside hull of aluminum boat? I was thinking about cutting small hole in hull an mount the transmitter to a piece of thick plastic an securing it to the hull. I fish in a lake that is full of rocks, it would be nice to know where they were. Just an Idea
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