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  1. JimS123

    Strap Protectors for My Boat

    Re: Strap Protectors for My Boat Simple fix. I don't know where you got the $200 figure from. I bought a yard of fleece at the local fabric store and made up a bunch of sleeves custom fit to the length of strap. Used them on the transom tie downs as well as the cover. Took my wife all...
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    Vintage boat / outboard

    Re: Vintage boat / outboard Its a cute little boat and a classic for sure. But it's not really a "collectable", per se'. With the exception of Riva, foreign boats are not well sought afterin the USA. Chris Crafts, Centurys, Garwoods, etc. command the high prices. Also, market area makes a...
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    PT Plywood

    I understand the reasoning behind not using PT in an aluminum boat, but can it be used to replace the floor in a fiberglass boat?
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    General concensus on USA vs. China Tires?

    I haven't bought trailer tires in quite a few years. Back in the 1980's I bought 2 sets of China tires "made by Goodyear" and they self destructed in 2 years. Then I switched to genuine Goodyear (says made in USA on the sidewalls) and have run them for years with good luck. My 1999 trailer...
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    Fixing Loose Screws in Fiberglass

    Obviously, replacing the screw with a larger one would work, but in this case the fitting won't take a larger one without drilling. So, what's an easy fix?
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    What's Up with OMC Cobra?

    I would never consider buying one...I'm only asking for general interest. I realize they are out of business and parts are a problem, probably qualified mechanics as well. I figured they probably went belly up partly because Merc had a stong foothold on the industry and OMC just couldn't break...
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    Odd Day on the Water Today...!!!

    Calm winds, little boat traffic, blue skies and not a ripple anywhere. It started in the canal no-wake zone. Came across a go-fast with 2 young guys and their bikini clad girlfriends. They were impressing the gals by actually running at idle spped, not creating a wake. Then, we stopped at...
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    TeeNee

    I realize they went out of business quite some time ago, but the lack of any info on the net is still surprising since they were around so long. Anybody have any idea when they closed their doors and why, or if they were bought out?
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    Eagle Trailer w/Grease fittings on Hub Covers

    Its a OEM Eagle trailer with zircs on the hub covers. Not Bearing Buddies, and has no spring plate or movable blue indicators. How do you know when to stop pumping grease?
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    Pertronics Electronic Ignition on 3.0 L 140

    Anybody ever installed one of these units? Anybody ever have one fail and need to replace it? Anybody ever replace theirs just for preventative maintenance?
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    Minn Kota - water in bottom end

    Just installed a new Traxxis 40 and got to use it a few times. Never had an electric before. Couldn't be happier with the performance. When I'm done, naturally I tilt it up then start the main engine on. When I get home I lower the Traxxis into the running position and some water always...
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    Traxxis 40 Transom mount Question

    Never had an electric motor before. Bought the subject one based on advertising. Just got to try it out yesterday. Its on a 14' Starcraft Seafarer FLSS - total weight with me in the 800 pound ballpark. At 25% it pushes the boat 0.7 mph and at 100% 2.3 mph. That's perfect for what I want it...
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    Engine Decarbonizing

    After reading all these oil threads, I got to wondering whether I have been lax in maintenance all these years. Never decarbonized one yet. The motor I'm concerned about is a 1984 Evinrude 9.9 sitting on an OMC bracket on a 19' bowrider. It has a sailboat prop to keep the rpms higher. I did...
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    Oh No - Not Another Hydrofoil Thread

    All the boats are water ready but the weather is not cooperating. On this rainy day I was reading through my stack of old magazines and came across a 1989 article on Hydrofoils. I found it interesting reading so I thought I would share. Trailer Boats Magazine used to be the best! Their tests...
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    2010 15hp E-Tec....They must be kidding!

    Just read the specs in a magazine. Its based on the 25 hp block and weighs in at 177 pounds. I can't imagine who would want to buy one of these. And its a 2-stroke to boot. I replaced the 18 on my fishing boat last year with a Yami 25 at 105 lbs. I didnt want to wait for the E-tec because...
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    Yamaha 25 HP 2-stroke hard starting

    The motor is a 2007 model. I also own Evinrudes that are 1988 as far back as 1953 and all start 2nd pull. I asked this question 2 years ago but didn't really get a good answer. The motor takes 8 or 9 pulls to start. I asked my local Yami dealer mechanic and he said check the choke. I pulled...
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    Winterize Live Well

    I have a 2009 Starcraft Seafarer with a live well. The discharge hose seems to be self-draining, but is the fill hose? The pickup is on the outside of the transom, with the pump mounted right inside. After the pump the hose has a gooseneck (loop) before going forward. Al the hoses are...
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    Mercruiser V-6 Winterizing

    We live in a northern climate where anti-freeze is a must. Our old boat was a Mercruiser 3.0 liter 140 that required that you pull three brass plugs to drain, then pull the thermostat and fill the block and manifold with anti-freeze. Lately we have been hooking up a plastic tank and runnning 5...
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    Trolling Motor Depth

    For a transom mounted electic motor, how deep should it be set? I would think the prop should just be below the boat. Is that about right?
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    OK Newbie Got it narrowed down...Traxxis vs. Varimax

    Please see my last post. Thanks to all who replied. This is for trolling only. A Yami 25 is the main engine. Ok, I'll upgrade to a group 24 battery. Now.....its between a MK Traxxis 40 (36") and a MG Varimax V40 (30"). I like the compactness of the Varimax (I don't really need the extra...
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