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    changing to a Garboard drain

    Mabye I can just install a garboard drain somewhere else on the back. This boat has thin aluminum What would be the best garboard drain for this?
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    changing to a Garboard drain

    Hey guys. I have an older 12' grumman boat that has the twist or locking type drain plug. The drain hole has about a 1/4" lip on both the inside and out side. I was wondering If anyone can tell me if I can buy a kit i can buy to convert the existing drain into a a Garboard drain. I was hoping...
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    Installing pedestal seats

    Re: Installing pedestal seats I believe it is just a block running the who length of the bench underneath. The benches sit off the floor so if water gets in it will drain to the floor. Here is a pic
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    Installing pedestal seats

    Hey guys. I have bench style seats in my boat with the clamp on type seats. What i wanted to do was install pedestal bases and then the seat mounts without any extensions. Will this work. Here are some pics. These are 3/4" pin type bases and seat mount
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    hand held gps

    Hey guys. I would like to purchase a handheld gps for use on my boat. I don't need all the bells and whistles. I just want to be able to mark waypoints where i'm catching fish. That brings me to my next question. How do i go about putting my favorite lake on the gps and how do i know if the...
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    replacing tongue

    Hello guys. I would like to replace the tongue on my boat trailer. The boat i'm hauling is a 12ft aluninum boat. The boat doesn't weigh that much. I can push the boat and trailer through the yard with ease. I'd say mabye 200lbs. Anyway the old tongue is wielded on. I would like to know if i can...
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    how long will my battery last

    Hey guys. I have a fishing light that draws 8amps. My battery doesn't have a amp hr raiting. It's a group 27 and all it has on it is @23amp average 175 minutes. The battery is a deca dual purpose. How long will my halogen light drawing 8amps last? And how do calculate the amp hours and rc for...
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    converting fishfinder for ice fishing.

    Hello guys. I was thinking about using my fishfinder for ice fishing. I attached a picture for you to look at. Is this ok.
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    charger for battery

    Hey guys. Through alot of advice from you guys i got the lowrance mark5x pro fishfinder from cabalas. I also purchased a battery and charger for it. The battery is a 12v 8Ah sealed battery. The charger they sent with it is a basic plug in no lights. After reading the charger directions i really...
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    Fish finder recommendations

    Hey guys. I konw you've been through this a million times but here it goes. I'm looking for a new fish finder. I did a search on here and I'm still clueless. I plan on giving you guys all my wants and needs and let you decide. 1) I have a 12ft semi v (small boat) using trolling motor only (no...
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    the new lowrance vs the new humminbird

    http://www.topfishfinders.com/2010/10/inexpensive-down-imaging-di-from-humminbird-2011/ http://www.sportfishermen.com/shop/lowrance-mark-5x-dsi-portable-fishfinder-mono.html Hey guys I've listed both the new lowrance and the new humminbird. they both have down imaging. Which do you guys think...
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    using older mount for new unit

    Hey guys. I currently have a humminbird lcr 3004 fish finder. The metal bracket for the transducer is screwed into the bottom of the transom using three screws then siliconed over. I would like to get a newer piranhamax humminbird. The problem is that i don't think the bolt hole patern will...
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    anchoring a small boat

    Hello guys. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the type of anchor i should be using for my boat. I have a 12ft grumman aluminum lightweight. It's classified as a rowboat. This boat is very sturdy. I have 2 mushroom anchors. The type of water i fish in is a resivor with a muddy bottom. Last...
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    tiller(stick) steering

    Hey guys. I'm filling out a capacity plate application and it asks what type of steering do i have. I just have an outboard and a trolling motor. The two choices are tiller(stick) or remote(wheel). Is the tiller(stick) steering refering to the bar i use on the motor. I know this question seems dumb
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    can't figure out breaker

    Hey guys. I just bought a 55lb thrust 12v minn kota. I looked at several different thrusts at the store and they all said to use 6 gauge and a 60amp breaker. I wan't to install an inline breaker. Can someone please tell me if using 60 is correct. Length of wire is not an issue for me because the...
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    one for the experts

    Hello guys. I just brought my boat home. All is fine except for the wiring on the trailer. All the lights work except for the passenger brake light. When i press the brake both sides light up fine however when i turn my lights on then press the brake the passenger side goes out. when i let go it...
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    marine battery

    Hello guys. This is my first post. I just bought a boat and trailer off a guy and i have a question about the battery. First i know nothing about marine batteries. I don't know what the voltage should be when tested fully charged. I measured the voltage when i brought it home and it said...
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