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  1. roscoe

    Lowe 1667

    Well, its a pretty basic utility boat. So is it comfortable? Comfort is relative. How long are your legs? How boney is your butt? It there a cushioned seat attached to the bench? How shallow is your river? Boat should be fine in anything deeper than 2 feet of water. Should be an easy boat to...
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Here is one of them I am considering. I would keep the 35 that is on it, but I need the power tilt that comes on the new 4 stroke. By the way, the 35 Merc 2 stroke, and the 30 hp 4 stroke, weigh the same. 70" beam 66" tramsom width 20" transom height dead rise is almost 0 when trailer is...
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    Performance expectations for a smaller boat??

    Considering a major down sizing for my fishing boat and would like some reassurance that I am doing the right thing. Boat would be a mid 80's 16' Alumacraft or Lund with floor and storage. A new tiller model 4 stroke 30 hp will be installed. 2.09 :1 ratio 5500-6300 rpm 29.8 cubic inches. Boat...
  4. roscoe

    Yamaha 40hp unknown outboard ports

    DO NOT remove the front screw. The screw holds the shift cam assembly in place.
  5. roscoe

    Who sells pure Citronella Oil ?

    How much do you need? https://www.bulkapothecary.com/citronella-essential-oil/?sku=B310-090-004&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAAD0DYyIz0-7rzM0F3A6BCcn6vffEe&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm5e5BhCWARIsANwm06gvexo1ebQ4klYgKQW2YxMOXxi5mWEh34YYtGuKk7uWxmvheFRvrA0aArsyEALw_wcB $28 a pint OR........ $6,318 per barrel
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    1994 ranger361 hard steering new cables?

    Disconnect cable from motor. Does the motor now move freely? If not, the problem is on the motor. Disconnect cable from steering helm. Does it turn freely? You can grease the cable end and the helm, but it is likely the 30 year old cables. They fray, rust, and bind inside the casing. Replace...
  7. roscoe

    8 to 10 Dinghy

    ? ? ?
  8. roscoe

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    Why are you still considering a boat that you can't tow safely or legally? Read the towing info in the owners manual. For example, it states, that with three to five people in the vehicle, you can only tow 3,350#, minus 100# for stow in the floor seats. Take that number and subtract the weight...
  9. roscoe

    Weak tell tale after electric work

    no possibly a blockage in your telltale hose.
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    Weak tell tale after electric work

    No.
  11. roscoe

    1974 Chieftain 24 Mark IV Express

    Welcome to iBoats. Cool, what a great find. Not many of these left. What are your plans for her? Repower ? There was one here in WI that was fitted with 2 new efi 4.3L motors. You need to post this in the iBoats STARCRAFT forum. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/starcraft-boats.131/
  12. roscoe

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    Read your vehicle owners manual. Read the towing section, where it tells you that you need brakes on the trailer. I have the same Grand Caravan. Boat and trailer about 1400#. I made one trip with a little extra gear ( 800 # ), and 2 people in the 1 year old van. I was well under tow...
  13. roscoe

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

  14. roscoe

    1978 Lund Deep V Hull, bow raising up dangerously high

    More info on the boat please. Model ? Fiberglass or aluminum? 15" or 20" transom? Horsepower rating of boat? How long does the bow stay up in the air? Does the boat ever get up on plane and the bow lower? Thinking you have a boat rated for 30-75 hp and you are seriously underpowered, possibly...
  15. roscoe

    Purchase Question Need help

    Do you know the seller personally? How do you know he has a clean title? No liens ??? Why can't he send the paperwork to the neighbor, or his banker. and deliver it to you when you pay and pick up the boat. There is a reason you transfer paperwork at time of sale. What happens if he dies, has...
  16. roscoe

    Barefoot skiers?

    And getting ready for New Years Day ? I still remember that gorgeous boat of yours. I was afraid to touch it.
  17. roscoe

    Climate change and fishing

    we've got plenty of pelicans in wisconsin. always had them people just didn't know they were there . Green Bay, Oshkosh, Horicon Marsh The snowy owls come down to wisconsin and minnesota in years where the snow cover is heavy in Canada. nothing new with that either.
  18. roscoe

    Boat outboard input

    If 6 mph is fast enough. On a wide 14' aluminum utility boat, a 30 hp will get you about 25 mph.
  19. roscoe

    1999 Crestliner FishHawk 1750 Restoration

    Don't cheap out on switches. Get Carling marine switches. Buy here in the iboats store or at Great Lakes Skipper.
  20. roscoe

    First boat! 1989 Quantum 1800xb Force 125

    Cut your losses and abandon ship. It will be a cheap and valuable lesson. Seriously, you will be spending 2-4 thousand dollars just to fix the hull properly, plus a motor, plus 10 ? full weekends of your time. and you will end up with a boat that has cost you a ton, but is still only worth...
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