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    2.5 Suzuki SS as a trolling kicker for a 16' aluminum boat

    I have a 16' aluminum fishing boat with a 40HP long shaft (20") outboard. The transom is notched about 10" in the center of the transom to mount the outboard. I also have a little 30lb 2.5HP Suzuki short shaft (15") outboard. Not wanting to buy another outboard, I'm wondering how practical it...
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    mount a Canon downrigger to a small aluminum railing

    I have a 16' fishing boat and just bought a Canon Easi-Troll HS. the mounting plate for the downrigger has the drill holes farther apart the the rail is wide on my boat. I was wondering how people would attach the downrigger mount in this type of situation. I really don't want to spend $75 on...
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    marine radio use in a small boat

    I have a NY-State registered fishing boat, a 16' aluminum v-hull. It is not documented with the Coast Guard. I just got this boat, and I'd like to have a good understanding of how and when to use my marine radio. The internet has some good info about what to do in an emergency, but is that...
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    Hull ID vs. Year of boat

    I am looking into buying a fishing boat. It's an aluminum job, and the hull id ends in D505. NADA does not list the model of the boat in 2005. It does list the exact model in 2006, however. The dealer is insisting it is a 2005 boat. Is it possible the hull was created in 2005 but the model...
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