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    how shallow can i go?

    I've been reading a lot on this forum and it really is helping me but one thing i haven't really read is how shallow can i go in an '86 bass tracker v17 w/ mercury 50hp? where i plan to fish is in the lower laguna madre in south texas. most of the fishing spots are in 6 inches to 2.5 ft. the...
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    '86 Mercury 50 prop questions

    I recently bought a '17 bass tracker with '86 Mercury 50. She runs nice but i have been looking at what needs to be addressed. i noticed that the prop might need to be replaced. this guy recommended me to propco and i emailed them but they asked me about pitch? and rpm's. i don't have a tach...
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    new boat owner

    i just bought an 86 bass tracker w/ mercury 50 motor. this is my first boat. the guy that sold it was teaching me things about how to use, main, driving, and pretty much everything else. he took really good care of it. i want to keep it this way. i am pretty mechanically inclined and would like...
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    evinrude 140 oil leak?

    i went to look at a 78 Mako 17 with a '78 140 Evinrude motor. the owner said he had ran the motor yesterday to show someone else. before he turned it on i saw some oil near the bottom of the motor. i asked him about it but he said that he has to mix the oil. is this normal? any suggestions as to...
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    boating insurance

    i was reading the faq that you have here for boating. do you have to have insurance like you do for a car? if so, what is an average cost?
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    how shallow for a Mako 17

    How shallow can a Mako 17 get in? I am wondering because I'd like to use it for fishing in the bay. Is this too big of a boat?
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    newbie help on buying a '78 Mako 17 w/ 140 Evinrude

    i'm looking for my first boat and i would like a classic. i found a '78 Mako 17 w/ 140 Evinrude. I am going to see it today but from what i have discussed with the owner there seems to be nothing wrong. it doesn't leak, runs excellent, does not need any repairs. he sent about six pics and it...
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    newbie help on buying a boat

    i'm looking for my first boat and i would like a classic. i found a '78 Mako 17 w/ 140 Evinrude. I am going to see it today but from what i have discussed with the owner there seems to be nothing wrong. it doesn't leak, runs excellent, does not need any repairs. he sent about six pics and it...
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