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    Best flooring options?

    I have a 1987 smoker craft magnum 165. It’s a nice boat and I only paid $500 for it. I’ve fished it all summer and It is a good boat for my needs. I have been looking at Lund fury 1600 and boats similar but I can’t justify 20k when my boat now works just fine. My boat is in need of new flooring...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Before I get too deep into swapping trailers…will this style trailer work? I bought this trailer and Jon boat Monday. I wanted this trailer (2019) to replace my misfit other one.
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    Trouble launch and loading boat

    New to me boat: I’ve been having trouble launch and loading this boat on this trailer. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions of how to make launching and loading easier? Issue the boat is very “stiff” to get off the trailer. I have messed with moving that runner “v” in the center I forward...
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    Trailer has working running lights, no brake lights or turn signals

    My boat trailer seems to have working running lights, but the brake lights and turn signals are not working. I hooked my vehicle up to my 5x8 utility trailer to see if I had a vehicle or trailer issue. I have working running lights and brake lights and turn signals on my 5x8 utility trailer. I...
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    Trailer sounds like chain is dragging but nott

    I have a fairly new to me trailer and it is making an odd noise at lower speeds. Like it is dragging a chain, but no chain is being dragged. Suggestions on what to check? Trailer is 2009 shore land r. Basic “T” style I’m sure this is not the proper term.
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    1974 Evinrude fisherman pull start not working

    Good Evening y’all. The pull rope on my motor suddenly isn’t working properly. I took a video to show they the rope is pulling fine but the gear is not engaging with the flywheel. Any ideas what causes this? I’m guessing the spring in it or that clip under the recoil is bad. Thanks!
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    Transom and floor wood

    15 foot 1978 Lund Deep V hull boat. I think it was a controls/steering boat at one time, but it is a tiller boat now. I need to replace the transom and flooring. 1 What wood should I use for transom? 2. What wood should I use for the flooring?
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    Can I use a jack plate for short shaft motor on tall transom

    The search for a 25 HP long shaft motor has not been very fruitful, so I wanted to inquire about a secondary possibility. I have read where folks have used a jack plate to raise up long shaft motors to put them on short shaft transoms, but I can't find anything about using a jack plate on a...
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    Gear lube

    Do y’all have a gear lube preference? I’ve got a 6 hp Evinrude, and I am going to change it out.
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    Tool recommendations

    I have been looking at a few Johnson and Evinrude motors online after the recommendation of another guy in a previous thread. I looked at my little motor and it is a 6 horsepower Evinrude. I want more power. It looks like I’ll need a compression gauge when I start shopping. What other tools...
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    Long shaft motors

    Hello everyone! I was wondering y’all can help me understand why long shaft motors in lower horsepower can be hard to find?
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