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    Looking for some opinions on Antennas

    I am installing a few new features to an old boat. I have a Marine stereo reciever and speakers in the mail, and I plan to run a VHF in the boat when I get closer to getting it in the water. The boat had a very low end stereo and speakers in it, and they worked (barely) even where I can get...
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    Prop for 1989 Alumacraft with 80 Merc

    Looking for opinions where I should start at with a 1989 Alumacraft Trophy 170 and a 1983 Mercury 80 Blue Stripe. Never done this before so if I am missing vital information, just ask and I will get back to you. Looking to get a ballpark area on what prop to use, boat is going to be used for...
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    1989 Trophy 170 Budget Build

    I'd like to start this build thread with a little bit of an introduction. I am a engineering student who thoroughly enjoys any time I can spend outdoors. I grew up fishing, hunting, camping, trapping, hiking...anything outdoors, I wanted to do it. As far as growing up fishing, I was raised a...
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    1983 Mercury 80 Questions

    Just acquired a 1983 Mercury 80 hp outboard motor, I am looking for known common issues with these motors, and things to check for before I put it onto a boat and try to hit the water. Some things that I know are already problematic are the lower unit needs a skeg repair job, I'll need a new...
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    Need a few honest opinions on buying a boat.

    I grew up fishing in walleye conditions, so 2-6' rollers in a 18' boat with a 75 tiller and a very experienced driver. Now that I am of the age to buy my own, I have started the search. I would like to get something 16-18' and a deeper hull for big water. (Mainly fish northern MNs well known...
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    1982 Starcraft w/ I/O 120 mercruiser

    Okay guys, new here. I recently acquired a 82 Starcraft. Unsure of the length or model. It's a deep v aluminum hull, has a walk through windshield, and it's i/o. I'm looking to make this a heavy duty river/lake fishing rig. It needs flooring and a transom while I'm in there. I need some pointers...
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