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    Pain$ with Humminbird 1199 & I-Pilot Link & 360 Imaging

    I've had a MK V2 Powerdrive with I-Pilot Link for about 9 months. I made a major purchase last week and purchased a Humminbird 1199 and 360 Imaging. I read my owners manual for the I-Pilot Link prior to ordering and did due diligence on line prior to ordering. During installation of the 1199...
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    Problem with recoil starter on '84 Johnson 8 hp

    I got out my fairly "new to me" 1984 Johnson 8 hp over the weekend for a tank test before fishing season. Since I got this motor 2 years ago the starter pull rope was usually limp by an inch of so when not running. I tried to start the motor yesterday and found that the rope didn't retract...
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    Proper wire size for relocating trolling motor battery

    I have a 16' Starcraft that is rated for 50 hp. The boat is open and tiller steered. However, I fish almost entirely on electric only lakes and am currently using a 55 lb. Minn Kota V2 on the bow and a Motor Guide 55 lb. on the stern. Occasionally I'll put on a 9.9 outboard to use on a...
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    Two 9.9 hp in my shop - which should I keep?

    I fish once or twice a year on a hp restricted lake (max. 10 hp) and purchased a nice '98 Honda 9.9 long shaft (4 cycle) tiller with very low hours. Starts easy and runs fine. I had the w.p. impeller replaced, changed oil & lower lube and she runs like new. At the end of the season I had an...
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    Pros & Cons of '96 25 hp Johnson?

    I'm going to inspect a '96 Johnson 25 hp tiller model this weekend for possible purchase. I am very familiar with the 9.9 OMC outboards of which I've had very satisfactory ownership. I used to have a '90 40 hp Johnson that I experienced a failed VRO and tilt assist cylinder. The engine could...
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    Mounting Trailer Winch

    Re: Mounting Trailer Winch I had a similar problem and found this winch stand (inc. roller) on-line for about $75. Had to move the post forward some but it didn't alter the weight distribution or boat position.
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    Converted 9.8 hp Mercury starter won't respond...

    I recently converted a remote control 9.8 (1998 2 stroker) to a shift handle tiller. Everything looks fine mechanically but when I hook up the battery cables the starter won't respond. I've got continuity from the starter switch and it's getting 12 v between the start solenoid to the...
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    Do I need to replace the horizontal shift shaft on my 9.9 hp Mercury?

    I'm in process of converting a 1998 Mercury 9.9 hp 2 stroker from a remote to a tiller / tiller shift model. I purchased the tiller and related parts on eBay and just started the conversion and am stumped with whether I need to replace the horizontal shift shaft. Here's the part that came with...
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    Do I need a longer trailer?

    Re: Do I need a longer trailer? Finally got some photos of my new trailer - a 2012 EZ Loader aluminum trailer (Craigs List Special) that ended up costing me only about $500 for the upgrade after selling my smaller 40 year old Road Runner trailer. The overall length is about a foot longer than...
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    Do I need a longer trailer?

    I have a 16' aluminum boat weighing approximately 1000 lbs loaded with gear and electric trolling motors & batteries. I have it riding on a 1500 lb. capacity trailer that is just a few inches longer than the boat. The boat stern is extended about 24" beyond the rear of the trailer & wooden...
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    Converting 9.9 hp Mercury remote back to tiller

    I recently acquired a 1998 Mercury 9.9 2 stroke long shaft with electric start that was off a remote shift & control setup. I believe the boat originally was a tiller model that was converted to a remote but I need the motor to operate as a tiller. Before I get too deep in possibly...
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    What years are compatable to a 1998 9.9 hp Mercury?

    I'm going to be adding a tiller and shift assembly to a unit that had the assembly removed by previous owner as he had it modified for controls. When looking for parts, what series of years are compatible for a 1998 9.9? This is a 2 cycle outboard. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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    Removing the armature in a Minn Kota trolling motor

    UPDATED Remov(ed) ing the armature in a Minn Kota trolling motor UPDATED Remov(ed) ing the armature in a Minn Kota trolling motor Thanks for advise - I pulled armature out and found water had come in rear seal. Looked rather nasty but after cleaning up the entire unit and some light sanding...
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    Removing the armature in a Minn Kota trolling motor

    I recently was given non-working Minn Kota 50 Endura. The switch assembly checked out okay and when I hot wired the red/black wires going down the shaft no action. I want to go through the motor to see if it may be minor such as brushes. I marked the case as recommended so I won't reverse...
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    Please help ID year for 9.9 hp Honda

    I just purchased a Honda 9.9 (BF9.9A ? 03DAJJ25 also found is BABL 1204694). Owner wasn?t sure of the year, he thought he purchased new in 2004. The first id above was taken of the bracket and the second was taken off the block. Does any of this link to a specific model year? This is my...
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    1967 Glaspar won't trim out flat

    Re: 1967 Glaspar won't trim out flat By my smart phone GPS, the boat was moving along at 22 mph at wide open (5400 rpm) on the Honda 40 hp. Here's a photo of the wake at full power. My son is going to take a side photo of motor and we'll update.
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    1967 Glaspar won't trim out flat

    This is a difficult question to pigeon hole as it is both a boat and motor issue so I hope this is the proper place to post my question. My son purchased a 1967 Glaspar with a 2001 Honda 40 hp with power tilt. The boat is rated for 90 hp max. We've had the boat on the water a few times and...
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    Multi trolling motors on same boat - Disappointing performance

    I have a 15' Gheenoe that I use in mostly electric only bodies of water with 1-2 mile one way trip to the "crappie hole" not uncommon in my favorite electric only impoundment. I installed a 55 lb. bow mount Minn Kota Auto Pilot (from a previous boat I retired) and recently installed Co-Pilot...
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    Electrolysis damage in my Starcraft. Salvageable?

    I recently purchased a 1987 Starcraft Bass Boss BV170 with the knowledge that it was used in salt water and had some bottom damage, possibly from electrolysis. I could feel a 2" x .25" gash in the bottom edge below the transom. The boat was in pretty good condition otherwise and the price was...
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    Help locating trim for aluminum boat (top rail?) Starcraft 12' Speedster

    I'm stuck restoring a '58 Starcraft Speedster. Many of the originals had wooden gunnel(?) trim on the top edge of the sides of the craft. Whatever was came on my boat is long gone. My boat has nothing but the exposed sharp edge of a single sheet of aluminum. I tried to make a wooded trim...
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